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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.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Dec. 5-8, 2019

December 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Christmas in Enfield 2019. Source: DERP
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Preservation Group’s “Christmas in Enfield” Offers A Weekend of Activities

December 3, 2019 Kay Whatley

Downtown Enfield Restoration and Preservation weekend of Christmas happenings returns with a tree lighting, vendor fair, dramatic readings, oyster roast, and many more holiday activities in Enfield, North Carolina. While many Christmas in Enfield activities […]

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Song Lyrics: The Struggle Back in the Day

December 3, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley Oh, what it used to take for people of my generation — growing up in the 1970s and 1980s — to get the lyrics to a song that we loved. It was […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2019

November 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 22-24, 2019

November 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Santa arrived at the end of the Christmas Parade in Zebulon NC. Photo: Kay Whatley, 2017
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East NC Holiday Fun, Parades & Christmas Tree Lightings by Town

November 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor These upcoming holiday parades and town tree lightings are opportunities to gather together and celebrate the season. Many of these are organized by town officials or parks and rec personnel, […]

NC farms invite visitors in for farm activities and events. Photo: Kay Whatley, HS Howell Farm Market 2019
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Agritourism: Winter 2019 Events at Farms Across North Carolina

November 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

  Farms across North Carolina are opening their gates for travelers looking for ways to celebrate the season with unique and fun farm experiences. From choose-and-cut Christmas trees and light shows to pop-up markets and […]

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MORE Act Becomes First Comprehensive Marijuana Bill to Pass Congressional Committee

November 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

House Judiciary Committee Agrees We Need MORE with Historic Vote Clearing Path to End Marijuana Prohibition On November 20, 2019, the House Judiciary Committee voted to approve the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE […]

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The Strange-ness: NUFORC Data Shows North Carolina #12 in UFO Sighting Reports

November 19, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor The National UFO Reporting Center, or NUFORC, contains UFO sighting reports for the State of North Carolina going back to the mid-20th century. According to NUFORC data, North Carolina ranks […]

Path at Moonlight in the Garden. Photo: Nadia Ethier
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Things We Did in NC: “Moonlight in the Garden” at JC Raulston Arboretum is a Wonder to Behold

November 19, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Wow!  What amazing sights there are to be seen at “Moonlight in the Garden” with trees accentuated by the moon and multicolored lighting, other growth hiding in the shadows, and an […]

Shopping local at Selma Saturdays 2019. Source: Selma, NC Parks and Recreation
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Selma Saturdays 2019 Gave Local Artisans Opportunities; Returning in 2020

November 19, 2019 Kay Whatley

Selma Saturdays, organized by the Town of Selma, North Carolina’s Parks and Recreation, brought together shoppers and local makers for six dates in 2019.  This “Uptown” market provided space for local artisans, and these vendors […]

Diversity Team logo. Source: Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County, NC: Celebrate Diversity at “Cultural Arts Festival” on Nov. 16

November 13, 2019 Kay Whatley

This Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1-4pm is the annual Cultural Arts Festival in Louisburg, North Carolina. Bring family and friends for an enjoyable afternoon of multi-cultural music, song, dancing, poetry, art displays, and vendors. Performances at […]

Horses in the Bunn, NC Christmas Parade December 14, 2013. Photo: Frank Whatley
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Bunn, NC: Upcoming Holiday Happenings and A Call-for-Vendors

November 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

It’s that time of year and Bunn, North Carolina is ramping up for their Holiday events. Below are details of the planned Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and the Christmas parade with a call-for-participants. Also, for […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 14-17, 2019

November 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Playground and picnic shelter at Pilot Lions Park in Franklin County, near the Wake County line, Zebulon, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Million-dollar Pilot Lions Park Offers Walking Trail, Ball Fields, Playground, and Plenty of Parking

November 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Outsize the city limits of Zebulon, North Carolina is the area of Pilot. Located in Franklin County, one of Pilot’s untapped amenities is Pilot Lions Park. The 18.38 acre “Community Park” includes […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 7-10, 2019

November 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant, US Coast Guard, presents a flag to Patrick Crotty, Lt. Crotty's nephew, during the graveside ceremony, Buffalo, New York, Nov. 2, 2019. Crotty, a USCG POW, was recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and brought back to Crotty’s hometown of Buffalo for burial in a family plot. Source: US Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian McCrum
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US Coast Guard POW/MIA Laid to Rest

November 2, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Coast Guard’s last known recoverable POW/MIA from WWII was laid to rest during a ceremony in Buffalo, New York on Saturday, November 2, 2019. “Half a world away, Lt. James Crotty demonstrated selfless service […]

Crowd at the first-ever Food Truck Invasion. Source: Jessie Nunery, City of Rocky Mount
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Rocky Mount’s Inaugural “Food Truck Invasion” A Success

November 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

More than 1,200 people flooded N.E. Main Street between Goldleaf and Thomas Street in downtown Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Saturday for the inaugural Food Truck Invasion. From seafood to burgers and Mexican to Cuban, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2019

October 30, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

One of the packaging labels released with the MawMaw's product recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Allergen Alert: MawMaw’s Chicken Pies of Kernersville, NC Recalls Products with Unlabeled Milk and Soy

October 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

MawMaw’s Chicken Pies, a Kernersville, North Carolina establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of chicken pie and meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Photo: Kay Whatley, The Grey Area News
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Whirligigs, Movies, Food, and Festivities This Fall in Wilson, NC

October 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

There’s a little bit of everything going on this Fall in downtown Wilson, North Carolina. Activities relating to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and the Whirligig Festival means that — in addition to the whirling going […]

Pumpkins, ornamental. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Survey Finds that Many People Make Halloween Purchases for Social Media Posts

October 23, 2019 Kay Whatley

When it comes to Halloween spending, 48% of millennials say they’ve made Halloween-related purchases to use in social media posts, according to a new survey from CompareCards [dot] com. With Halloween rapidly approaching, the credit […]

Oyster Roast and More, 2018 photo. Source: Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
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Louisburg, NC: Greater Franklin County Chamber “Oyster Roast” CANCELED

October 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

UPDATE: This event has been canceled by the Chamber. __________________________ Returning for the second year, the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Oyster Roast & More feast on Saturday, October 26, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 24-27, 2019

October 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

The Country Doctor Museum entrance and gift shop, as seen from Peele Road, Bailey, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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“Twilight at the Museum” A Mix of Grisly Displays, History, and Goodies

October 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

On the evening of October 19, 2019, The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina invited the public to their “Twilight at the Museum” event. Volunteers in costume set the tone as families arrived to […]

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Vendor Opportunities at Rocky Mount and Zebulon, NC “Holiday Markets”

October 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

As local farmers markets wind down, and the holiday season ramps up, vendors can find opportunities to sell their wares at farmers market “holiday markets” and some are accepting vendor applications now. Nash County Farmers […]

Source: Rhine Research Center, Durham NC.
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The Rhine Halloween Event to Include Spooky Stories and Psychic Games

October 16, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Rhine Research Center in Durham, North Carolina holds a “Mysterious Short Story Contest” each year.  The winning stories for 2019 have been selected, and author readings will be a part of the annual Halloween […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 17-20, 2019

October 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

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