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Puzzles Page: March 11, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 March 11 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
Articles by Kay Whatley
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Rocky Mount Farmers Market Opening Day March 19th
Farmers Market Kicks Off 2016 Season With Bluegrass and More. The market will kick off the 2016 season on March 19, 2016, at 5pm. This kick-off includes door prizes and a chance to meet local folks […]
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Another Company Recalls Pistachios *UPDATED*
Released via FDA.gov **UPDATE March 15, 2016 ** Texas Star Nut & Food Company expands the previous Recall issued on March 10, 2016, to include the following items and Best by Dates: BRAND DESCRIPTION SIZE […]
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DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine, Stouffer’s Products Recalled for Glass Bits
Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of a Limited Number of DiGiorno® Pizzas, Lean Cuisine® and Stouffer’s® Products Due to the Potential Presence of Foreign Material Released by Roz O’Hearn, Nestle USA; via fda.gov Nestlé USA is […]
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Photo Contest, Little Miss, Music, & More at Bunn Fun Day
By Kay Whatley, Editor Bunn NC’s second Annual Bunn Fun Day returns. Join the fun on Railroad Street in downtown Bunn, starting at 10am on April 23, 2016! Come walk around with family and friends, grab a bite […]
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SpringFest Set for Nashville NC Park
Elm Grove Church is hosting SpringFest at JW Glover Memorial Park. This public event offers fun for all ages, in a welcoming outdoor spot. Scheduled for March 19, 2016, from 10am to 5pm, the SpringFest includes activities for the whole […]
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1940’s Ball Brings Era Back for a Weekend
Boulder Colorado Airport Hanger Becomes Rick’s Cafe as Attendees Dress for the Decade Contributed by Diana Crawford The 8th Annual 1940’s WWII Era Ball and destination event will transport two-thousand plus guests back to the […]
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Pistachios Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Wonderful Pistachios Voluntarily Recalls Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk Released by US FDA Wonderful Pistachios announced that it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios due […]
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Rocky Mount NC State of the City Address is March 14th
Mayor David Combs to deliver Rocky Mount’s State of the City address Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s annual State of the City address is scheduled for March 14, 2016, at 6:30pm. Delivered […]
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Anniversary Celebration at Bentonville Battlefield
“The Ground Trembled Under our Feet” Mass Artillery at Bentonville Released by the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources Bentonville’s 151st Anniversary will be celebrated March 19-20, 2016, and feature the power of Civil War era […]
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Cooking Challenge Offered by Edible Book Contest
Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC Announces Edible Book Contest Released by LaKesha Joyner, MLS, Adult Programming Librarian Join Braswell Memorial Library for an Edible Book Contest! The Edible Book Contest will be held […]
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Law Enforcement & Community Summit on Heroin May 12th
NC Gathering Offers Education and Discussions Released by the NC Harm Reduction Coalition Law enforcement and community leaders will gather at the legislature to discuss legislative solutions to reducing the negative impacts of Heroin in our […]
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Yummy Brand Chicken Nuggets Recalled for Metal Pieces
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Imported Chicken Product Sold at Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Safeway Stores Released by Jeremy J. Emmert, fsis.usda.gov On March 7, 2016, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]
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Extension Service Events Cover Gardening, Cooking & Seedlings
Getting Ready for Canning Season March 9, 2016 @ 9am-12pm Open workshop, free to the public. Come and learn what you need in order to prepare for a successful season of canning. Bring your dial […]
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Shipwreck Discovered off North Carolina Coast
Significant Civil War-Era Shipwreck Discovered Released by NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources Another pearl in the form of a large iron-hulled Civil War era steamer has been discovered in the Atlantic Ocean off […]
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Event Covers Essential Oils in the Bible
By Kay Whatley, Editor An upcoming event in Wilson NC examines the “Essential Oils of the Bible”. Everyone has heard of frankincense & myrrh, but it is amazing to see the variety of different oils […]
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“Healthy Food Challenge” Issued for Globeville, Elyria-Swansea
City of Denver Office Issues Call for Innovative Ideas, Programs to Promote Healthy Food Access, Education, Microbusiness Released by Denver OED, March 4, 2016 The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) today announced that both […]
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GoGo squeeZ Applesauce Recalled
Voluntary Recall of Non Organic GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches Released by Matthew Della Croce, www.materne.us Materne North America Corp. (MNA) is voluntarily recalling specific packages of GoGo squeeZ® applesauce pouches due to potential adulteration from food […]
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Recall Issued for Perdue “Applegate” Chicken Nuggets
Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Released by Kristen Booze, fsis.usda.gov Perdue Foods LLC, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products (produced for Applegate […]
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Fayetteville Fishing Education Center Hosts Blue Catfishing Seminar
NC Wildlife Commission Offers Blue Catfishing Seminar at Pechmann Center Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free blue catfish seminar on April 6, 2016, 6:30-9:30pm, at the John E. […]
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Groundbreaking Celebration Planned for New Bonner Bridge
Released by the Office of the Governor On March 3, 2016, Governor Pat McCrory announced a groundbreaking celebration for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge replacement is being held on March 8, 2016, at 10am, in the […]
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DHS Launches “Known Employer” Pilot Program
Immigration for Nine Corporations Will Be Made Easier Released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 3, 2016, announced the launch of a Known Employer pilot to assess a new […]
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Puzzles Page: March 4, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue: 2016 March 4 online puzzles PDF from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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Superbugs Threaten US Hospital Patients
Healthcare-Associated Infections Caused by Resistant Bacteria Released by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA America is doing a better job of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), but more work is needed – especially in […]
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More Response Teams in Flint Water Emergency
AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Deploy Released by Samantha Jo Warfield, CNCS, cns.gov Adding to federal response efforts, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, dispatched dozens of additional […]
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Silver Alert CANCELLED in Knightdale NC
Released by Brian Bowman, knightdalenc.gov **UPDATE: March 3, around 7:45pm, it was announced that Mr. Richardson was found, safe, in PA. This Silver Alert is cancelled. ____________________________________________ On the afternoon of March 2, 2016, a Silver Alert was […]
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Ferrells Fish Fry Coming Up March 11th
Ferrells Fire & Rescue is holding a Friday Fish Fry on March 11, 2016, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm — or until the food runs out. Ferrells F&R is a volunteer fire department with EMS, located in […]
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Who Is Running for US President in 2016?
By Kay Whatley, Editor According to the Federal Election Commission’s database, more than a few Americans are running for President of the United States this year (2016). The Candidate and Committee Viewer allows you to […]