Scheduled for April 19-24, 2016 at Wrightsville Beach Released by Robert B Butler, ncpressrelease.org “I look forward to the Carolina Cup paddleboard race each year,” said Travis Grant of Australia, 2015 male champion in the Cup’s elite […]
Contributed by Mary “Angie” Harmon, Sisters in Crime, Triad Chapter Secretary **UPDATED June 11, 2016 with additional meeting information** The Sisters in Crime writing group is holding lectures throughout the Spring and Summer in the Triad region […]
Exhibit Highlighting Rocky Mount NC Visits from Dr. King and Dr. Booker T. Washington to open at First Friday Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount While First Friday will have its usual fanfare thanks to live […]
The First in Flight RC Jet Rally returns to Wilson NC for five action-packed days — May 25-29, 2016. Each day, the RC Jet Rally runs from 8am through 5pm. According to the organizers, this is […]
Braswell Memorial Library and the Rocky Mount Chapter of S.C.O.R.E. — the Service Corps of Retired Executives — are welcoming Rhonda High from the NC Department of Revenue to their April 2016 Small Business event. Ms. High will […]
With the Wesley Privette Memorial Library now operating as a branch of Braswell Memorial Library, new classes are being offered. Basic Computer classes begin on April 14, 2016, and will be offered on the second Thursday of […]
***UPDATED: Change to a Zebulon NC movie date. *** Originally published March 27, 2016. Updated June 28, 2016. Knightdale NC (Wake County) Knightdale Parks, Recreation & Cultural Programs is holding their “Outdoor Movie Night Series” again for […]
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 March 25 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
By Kay Whatley, Editor The 33rd annual Down East Senior Games (DESG) are scheduled for May 2-24, 2016. In preparation for these multi-city — Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Tarboro NC — senior games, fundraisers are being […]
Department Also to Serve as Permanent Co-Chair of the National Grought Resilience Partnership Released by Amanda Hils, nifa.usda.gov In celebration of World Water Day, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on March 22, 2016, awarded more […]
***UPDATED*** Originally published March 3, 2016. Updated with additional Easter events. Goldsboro NC (Wayne County) Early Evening Easter Egg Hunt The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 24, 2016 — that’s a Thursday. All […]
Contributed by Carolyn Beasley Ten years ago a group of fiber lovers dreamed of a fiber event in Eastern North Carolina. With much work Carolina FiberFest was born. Carolina FiberFest’s mission is to: educate the […]
Contributed by Ray Shell and Janet Conner-Knox This month’s TAIP Lab has room for your talent. Each month talented artists around Wilson come together to share their art with the community. Ray Shell, founder of TAIP […]
*UPDATED* – Three Brands Now Affected by Separate Recalls Bumble Bee, Chicken of The Sea, and Hill Country Fare tuna products are affected by these three individual recalls. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall on 3 […]
Boulder County Commissioners direct staff to develop a plan for transitioning county-owned agricultural land away from growing genetically engineered crops Released by Barb Halpin, Boulder County Commissioners’ Office At a public meeting today, the County Commissioners directed […]
The Zebulon Shrine Club is holding a Fish Fry on March 25, 2016, from 11am to 7pm. The fish fry is at the Zebulon Shrine Club, 1201 W Gannon Avenue, in Zebulon NC — on […]
Franklin County NC Farmer Turns Flock’s Wool into Hats and More By Kay Whatley, Editor Stop by Clover C Farm and you might see Carol Cheves hard at work knitting fashionable accessories with yarn she’s made right […]
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Public Comment Invited Regarding Draft Environmental Assessment for Genetically Engineered Mosquito Release March 11, 2016, by the FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine The FDA is releasing, for public comment, a draft environmental assessment (EA) submitted by Oxitec, Ltd., […]
Released by DC Agle (JPL) and Dwayne Brown & Laurie Cantillo (NASA) Two comets that will safely fly past Earth later this month may have more in common than their intriguingly similar orbits. They may be twins of […]
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 March 18 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Low Taxes, Low Insurance Costs, and High Income were Factors; Designation is Second for Town Contributed by Brian Bowman, knightdalenc.gov Knightdale has been named the most affordable community in North Carolina for the second year in a […]
Released by Romain Lacombe, Founder & CEO, Plume Labs Plume Labs, a technology company that helps individuals track and reduce their exposure to air pollution, is to launch the first ever flock of pollution-monitoring pigeons across London. […]
Contributed by Catherine LeChot, United Way of Wayne County You may not recall Vaudeville shows from decades ago, but a group of Wayne County locals is bringing comedy, singing and acting groups together to benefit United Way of Wayne […]
Mysterious Gaps in Vegetation Only Ever Seen in Southern Africa — Until Now Released by Susanne Hufe, UFZ press office The circular, barren patches of land, forming a highly regular pattern over the dry grassland of Namibia, were thought […]
The Town of Nashville NC, has a unique way of celebrating Mother’s Day. Each year, Mother’s Day means a town-wide carnival for the entire weekend! This family-oriented “Nashville Blooming Festival” makes for a great family outing, where the […]
The Baptist Men’s Stew and BBQ Chicken dinner is coming up at Clydes Chapel Baptist Church. Take out begins March 19, 2016, at 4:30pm. For those who prefer to sit down and eat at the […]
One morning in the forest, a little turtle began to climb a tree. After several hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, […]
An Elegant Affair Inc of Zebulon NC is helping teens get to Prom, and look good, without breaking the bank. Their Thrift Store offers a variety of Prom dresses and tuxedos at reduced prices, or free […]
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