The Nashville NC Chamber of Commerce has issued a “Call for Volunteers” for the annual Blooming Festival coming up May 5-7, 2016. According to the announcement by Jo Anne Cooper, help is needed with the Chamber […]
Grow And Share Helps Get Gardeners Growing, or Helps Them Become Gardeners, to Increase the Local Food Supply Released by Grow And Share, Raleigh NC Over the next few weeks, tens of thousands of vegetable, […]
USDA Announces $4.7 Million Available in Grants for Food Safety Training, Outreach and Technical Assistance Released by Kelly Flynn, nifa.usda.gov The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 18, 2016, announced the availability of $4.7 million in grants […]
Released by Patrice Bayyan, Executive Director In advance of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Recognition & Reception, the chamber is calling for nominations. Submit an individual or business for one of the chamber awards, which will be given during the […]
For Earth Day 2016, a variety of events are being offered in Denver and across Colorado. Links to some activities are included below… If we’ve missed an event, please let us know! __________________________________ Denver Earth […]
While Earth Day is celebrated here on Earth, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be sharing what they have going on above Earth. ________________________________________ NASA Announces Earth Day #24Seven Social Media Event Released […]
Shred Confidential Documents and More at Edgecombe County Recycles Day Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman Here’s another opportunity for you to rid your home of old electronics, up to four bags or boxes of paper, fluorescent tubes and […]
Released by the Women’s Ministry The Wendell Baptist Church Women’s Ministry is hosting a workshop featuring a Simulcast with speaker, author, and and actress Priscilla Shirer. This live Bible-teaching event is a full day with activities and […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Wilson NC Chamber of Commerce’s annual Diamond Dip is a can’t-miss gala and the an anticipated social event. Music and champagne accompany the elegant dinner and silent auction. Many business in […]
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 April 15 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Industrial Hemp Farming Still Grounded in NC By Kay Whatley The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) has been gathering funds to start the state’s new Industrial Hemp Commission. As soon as the association raises $200,000, the […]
By Jan Mills and Kay Whatley (Editor) The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce is holding their second annual 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run in historic downtown Spring Hope. Runners may register to participate; spectators may come for free […]
Johnston Community College’s Holds Its Woodstock Family-Fun Event By Kay Whatley, Editor Johnston Community College’s Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center is making plans for its eighth Howell Woodstock event on April 23, 2016. Howell Woodstock is […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor A new feature film written by Adam Tarsitano and starring Jason Michael Carroll is filming this month in Wake County NC. The casting calls for Strings – The Movie have drawn […]
Released by Jeffrey M. Cartonia and Warren Williams (NCIHA) The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) is holding a “Hemp Informational Session” on April 19, 2016, starting at 7pm. The session should last about two hours. The event is hosted […]
Released by Kay Soto, Truely Unique Join us on the tenth anniversary of our store and our ninth annual Earth Day Festival. Learn all about Earth Day and share the day with local artist! Meet new groups, […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Three Colorado residents reported UFO sightings during the month of April. Photos available for two of them are nearly identical. The first sighting reported via the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) occurred […]
Released by Zach Lowery, Ratio Beerworks Join the fun on April 16, 2016, with a video shoot and Handwritten release party. Ratio Beerworks is hosting a video shoot with the documentary film maker of Crafting A Nation, breaking out a new […]
Join The Greenway Foundation in celebrating the history and future of the South Platte River at Denver’s Premier Urban River Festival. Released by Autumn Bjugstad, The Greenway Foundation The fourth annual Coors Light South Platte RiverFest […]
A Distinguished Honor for Hickory NC Restaurant Chefs to Be Selected for New York ‘Small Towns, Big Flavors’ Released by Natalie Stachon, Carolina Moon Hospitality Highland Avenue is thrilled to participate in the upcoming ‘Small Towns, Big Flavors’ […]
FDA takes steps to withdraw approval of the swine drug carbadox due to safety concerns No change in pork consumption recommended Released by Lauren Kotwicki, fda.hhs.gov On April 8, 2016, the US Food and Drug […]
Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers and NCDOT Promote Litter Sweep Released by NC Dept. of Transportation Hundreds of volunteers from across North Carolina are gearing up for some spring cleaning – outdoors. The NC Department of Transportation (NC DOT) […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor If you’ve been waiting to pick fresh strawberries right from a Franklin County field, April 15, 2016, is your opportunity. Vollmer Farm in Bunn NC is opening for Spring picking on April […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor A Wilson County family farm is holding their eighth annual “Spring Fling” festival to kick off the strawberry season and give families a fun day. The Spring Fling is scheduled for May 7, 2016, 10am-2pm, at Deans […]
Contributed by Michael Coleman, nashcc.edu and Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce Nash Community College in Rocky Mount NC is holding a Job Fair for local job seekers and area employers. The Job Fair is April 26, […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Pay It Forward Civitan Club and the city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation department are partnering to host the annual prom for special populations. The prom includes live […]
Released by Preston Dyches, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Contrary to recent reports, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is not experiencing unexplained deviations in its orbit around Saturn, according to mission managers and orbit determination experts at NASA’s Jet […]
The Bald Eagle was Found in a Plastic Bag, Breasted Out, with its Talons and Part of a Leg Missing Released by Tina Shaw, fws.gov The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information regarding a dead […]
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