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Articles by Kay Whatley

About Kay Whatley
Kay Whatley serves as Editor and Reporter with The Grey Area News. Kay is a published author with over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Kay Whatley is wife to Frank Whatley, founder of The Grey Area™ newspaper and The Grey Area News online news website.
2016 1st Fridays on the Lawn run July through October in Wilson NC. Source: wilsonnc.org.
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Next Wilson NC First Fridays on the Lawn is August 5

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

From July to October, join the fun in Historic Downtown Wilson NC for First Fridays on the Lawn, a free community concert offering music diversity alongside family entertainment and educational opportunities. Residents of the Wilson community come […]

Rockin' Classic Auto Expo returns to Rocky Mount NC. Source: www.downtownrockymount.com.
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Rockin’ Classic Rolls into Downtown Rocky Mount on July 30

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, rockymountnc.gov For the fifth consecutive year, the Rockin’ Classic Auto & Motorcycle Expo is set to cruise into the city of Rocky Mount NC. On July 30, 2016, beginning at 10am on Main […]

Arvada on Tap returns for a second year. Source: Arvada Festivals Commission, Arvada CO.
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Second Annual Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer & BBQ Fest is July 23

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Spend the Day Celebrating Craft Beer and BBQ in a Big Way Released by Maria Vanderkolk, arvada.org For craft beer and BBQ enthusiasts, this is the place to be. Arvada on Tap: A Craft Beer and […]

Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale NC Searching for PIO Job Candidates

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Knightdale, North Carolina’s Public Information Officer is stepping down after nearly three years to join the faculty at Campbell University. Brian Bowman will teach media and communications courses beginning next month. The candidate search is now […]

The MOXIE investigation on NASA's Mars 2020 rover will extract oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
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NASA’s Next Mars Rover Progresses Toward 2020 Launch

July 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Guy Webster (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Dwayne Brown and Laurie Cantillo (NASA) After an extensive review process and passing a major development milestone, NASA is ready to proceed with final design and construction of its next […]

P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Mongolian Style Beef label, part of the list released with the FSIS USDA recall. Source: USDA.gov.
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P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Recalls for Possible Metal Fragments

July 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

ConAgra Foods Recalls P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Frozen Chicken and Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Veronika Medina and Sarah R. Lichtman, fsis.usda.gov A recall issued July 6, 2016, has been expanded to additional […]

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Puzzles Page: July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 July 15 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

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Milliennial-oriented Church Planted in Raleigh

July 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Riley Ethier An exciting, new church began in the Raleigh-Durham area when a group of Christians planted Oak Hill Church on June 12, 2016. Lead pastor and founder Keith Wagner planted the church after […]

The August business workshop is on Taxes for Nonprofits. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Braswell Library “1st Tuesdays for Small Businesses and Nonprofits” are Free

July 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Joetta L. Pittman, Braswell-Library.org July 1st Tuesday The July 5, 2016, workshop on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses covered many important points. It’s amazing what we don’t do to protect our business online! Here is a small sample […]

Call for Volunteers to help keep a state park looking good. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Volunteer and Camp Free in a Colorado Park

July 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Mike Porras, CPW NW Region PIO Volunteers can help maintain trails, earn a free night of camping at State Forest State Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help maintain […]

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NC Police Body Cam Footage Won’t Be Public

July 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

On July 11, 2016, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 972, which allows law enforcement agencies to keep officer worn body camera footage from the public unless ordered to release the footage […]

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NC Groups Move to Protect Sunset Beach and Bird Island

July 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org On behalf of the Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association and North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a request for a hearing with the NC Division of Coastal […]

Brian and April Sprague, Bennett CO.
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Editorial: An Opinion on Country Living

July 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Editorial by Brian Sprague I was speaking with my wife the other day and she was telling me a story about her drive back to our house with her parents.  She told me that as she […]

Waiwood at the Continental Divide during her CA to NY ride in 2014. Source: PRNewsFoto/Patricia Waiwood.
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One-handed Woman will Pedal over 1,000 Miles around Oahu

July 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Honors 12 Fallen Marines and Sponsors Service Canines for Wounded Vets A woman who was born without a left hand and therefore was denied enlistment in the military will pedal 12 times around Oahu alone […]

Nina's Wing Corner offers a full menu, including wings from mild to wild, and wall-reading while you eat. Photo: Nadia Ethier.
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Mild to Hot: Zebulon Wing Place Stands Out

July 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

At Nina’s Wing Corner, the main challenge is deciding what flavor — or flavors — to add to your chicken wings. Their wing flavor list includes more than 30 sauces and dry rubs, ranging from mild to intensely hot. Daring […]

Oak Park Tea Room includes tables and chairs, couches, comfy nooks, and a tea room inside the tea room for private parties. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Take a Break at Raleigh Oak Park Tea Room

July 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor One lump or two? Would you like Wi-Fi with that?  Stop by for a tea break at the Oak Park tea room. For about five dollars, you can get a pot of […]

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Puzzles Page: July 8, 2016

July 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 July 8 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.

Aerial view of the Ten Commandments on Burger Mountain. Source: Fields of the Wood, Murphy NC, cogop.org/fow.
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The Strange-ness: Mountainside Ten Commandments

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the town of Murphy NC. The mountains near Murphy are home to a 200-acre Bible-themed park and its giant Ten Commandments representation. Visitors are invited to walk up Burger Mountain past five-foot letters […]

Tarboro NC is in Edgecombe County. Source: www.edgecombecountync.gov.
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Tarboro NC Holding Senior Fan Giveaway, Family Events

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Heat Relief/Fan Give Away On July 1, 2016, the Town of Tarboro announced that it has acquired fans to be given away to help Senior Tarboro NC residents deal with the summer heat. To receive a […]

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Hickory NC Concert Hall Partners with Acoustic Stage

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Natalie Stachon, Meg Jenkins Locke, and Bill Bost The Crossing at Hollar Mill will be the new home for Acoustic Stage. Focusing primarily on acoustic music by national acts and music that has its roots in folk, […]

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Logo, Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Chamber Offering On-Line Presence Class

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce class, “Maximizing Your Company’s On-Line Presence,” is scheduled for July 19, 2016, 10-11:30am. Members will learn how to: Maximize your company’s brand on the Chamber’s website Increase your brand awareness to drive […]

Source: Stephen Moen.
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Activate Drama Entering Fairy Tale World in “Into the Woods”

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Stephen Moen “I wish…” It’s such a harmless thing to make a wish. Or is it? Activate Drama takes you into the world of fairy tale with two performances of Stephen Sondheim’s and James […]

Living Earth Festival. Source: Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, Washington DC.
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DC Living Earth Festival Highlights Native Performances, Food and Culture

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Free Three-Day Festival Includes Native Cooking Symposium, Food Tastings and Artist Demonstrations Released by Lisa Austin  and Casey Smith, Smithsonian Institute The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings the best of traditional knowledge and traditions to […]

Coyote photo. Source: NCWildlife.org.
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NC Wildlife Holding Coyote Workshops

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Jessie Birckhead, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC State Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, is holding two coyote conflict management workshops for landowners who want to learn about available […]

Dogs with tags. Source: Town of Arvada, Colorado, arvada.org.
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Pet Licensing Clinic in Arvada CO is July 23

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by City of Arvada Public Safety In a continuing effort to serve all areas of Arvada, Colorado, the Arvada Police Animal Management Unit will host its next pet licensing clinic at the Lake Arbor Community […]

NC officials welcomed the largest containership to visit the Port of Wilmington NC. Source: NCDOT.
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North Carolina Ports Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by NC Dept. of Transportation North Carolina officials welcomed the largest containership to visit the Port of Wilmington. The Hanjin Baltimore, measuring 984 feet in length and 140 feet in width, is the first […]

Blood donors needed across the US. Source: American Red Cross (PRNewsFoto/American Red Cross).
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Blood Donors Needed Nationwide

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Red Cross Reports Critical Blood Shortage; Blood, Platelet Donors Needed Now The American Red Cross issued an emergency appeal July 5, 2016, asking eligible blood and platelet donors to give as soon as possible. Right now, […]

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Denver CO Dentists’ Group Plans ADA Extraction

July 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Call for General Dentists to Declare Their Independence from the American Dental Association Released by Dean Rotbart, Team 1500 Inspired by America’s Declaration of Independence, a group of dentists and other concerned healthcare professionals are calling […]

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The Strange-ness: California UFO Sightings

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By Kay Whatley, Editor State of California residents reported dozens of UFO sightings in November. According to the MUFON reporting system, 43 sightings were reported since early November. This is about the same as the […]

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