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Carrboro Film Festival is November 19-20, 2016, in Carrboro NC.
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Carrboro Film Festival Returns for Its Eleventh Year

November 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

47 Films to Screen November 19 & 20, 2016, at The ArtsCenter By Nic Beery, beerymedia.com Now in its eleventh year, The Carrboro Film Festival will feature many shorts, and nine features. Tickets are on sale now, […]

Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association logo.
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Durham Food & Beer Event Raising Funds for Watershed Association

November 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Fifth Annual “Bull City Food & Beer Experience” to Benefit the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association By Suzanne Golden, Golden Relations The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is partnering again with Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom and Sam’s […]

One of many events at Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC, in November 2016.
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Braswell Library Offerings for November

November 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library is located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. A variety of programs are planned for November, with a “Discover Space” theme featured on several events this month. Teen Programs November […]

The second annual Old Fashioned Christmas is December 15-17, 2016.
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Old Fashioned Christmas Coming Up in Taylorsville NC

November 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Gina Kay Honosky, Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc. Get ready for three days of shopping and getting into the holiday spirit with the second annual Old Fashioned Christmas event in Taylorsville, North Carolina (Alexander County). Old Fashioned Christmas is […]

Photo of Veterans Day 2014 ceremony in Wilson NC. Photo by Frank Whatley.
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Eastern North Carolina Veterans Day Events Planned

November 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Multiple events in Eastern North Carolina will honor veterans and their service to the US. While some services have already been held this past weekend, these events are coming up on Veterans Day or the […]

aMONKst the art event is November 18, 2016. Source: Young Professionals of the Twin Counties, Rocky Mount NC.
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“aMONKst the art” Event Celebrates Rocky Mount Native Son

November 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Desiree Dolberry, Young Professionals of the Twin Counties aMONKst the art is a night to celebrate 20th century jazz and 20th century photography. We will recognize Rocky Mount’s native son, Thelonious Monk, a notorious […]

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FCAC to Hold Regional Artist Project Grants Workshop

November 3, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council is holding a workshop for artists who want to apply for upcoming grant, and is designed to help them with the application. The grants are funded […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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First NC industrial Hemp Commission Draws Crowd

November 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The first NC industrial Hemp Commission (NCIHC) meeting was held at the state fairgrounds on November 1, 2016, at 2pm. In addition to the newly appointed Commissioners was Mr. Troxler, a […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Nov. 4-6

November 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. The Grey Area News has attempted to confirm […]

Source: Cucalorus, Wilmington NC.
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Cucalorus Film Festival Full Schedule Released

October 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Features World Premieres, Indie Favorites, and Innovative Speakers By Becca Ederer, Cucalorus Film Festival The 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival and Connect Conference takes over the historic streets of downtown Wilmington NC, November 9-13, 2016, for a weekend […]

Powwow flyer. Note the NEW DATES are Oct. 28-29, 2016. This gathering was postponed due to Hurricane Matthew.
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Native American Powwow in Fayetteville NC Gets New Dates — Oct. 28-29

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

The 7th annual Running Water Singers Powwow, postponed by Hurricane Matthew, is rescheduled to October 28-29, 2016. All are welcome to come and watch the dances, meet artists and crafters, and enjoy Native American foods. This event […]

Photo Contest Celebration flyer. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Library Clubs Invite Participation

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, hosts several club which meet monthly. Come and find out what they are all about. All three clubs are free and open to the public, and there is […]

Dracula rescheduled due to Hurricane Matthew, new dates released. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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“Dracula” Rescheduled in Rocky Mount NC, 50% of Proceeds to Benefit United Way

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount has rescheduled the performances of “Dracula.” Based on the novel by Bram Stoker and directed by Brooke Edwards, artistic and managing director for the […]

Pamela Wyrick Andrejev. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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Franklin County Arts Council Observes Native American Heritage Month

October 24, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The Franklin County Arts Council will be Honoring National Native American Heritage Month with presentations and Art Exhibits by Artists Pamela Wyrick Andrejev  and Linda Wade Saturday, November 5, […]

Writer and journalist Jane Falkner. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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FCAC Hosts Afternoon Tea with Journalist Jane Falkner on Nov. 12

October 23, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will host its November tea with writer and journalist Jane Falkner. The Afternoon Tea will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016, at 3 pm, […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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First Friday Returns to the Imperial Centre on Nov. 4

October 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount In an ongoing effort to draw more residents to downtown, the city of Rocky Mount and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host a second annual […]

NC State Fair Flyer, new for 2016. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 21-23

October 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. The Grey Area News has attempted to confirm […]

Alex Sutton enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17, looking to continue his family's legacy of service in the armed forces. Sutton served for over 13 years, including three combat deployments to Iraq. Source: www.farmerveteran.com.
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Moore County Man The Subject of Documentary Film, “Farmer/Veteran”

October 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

A documentary filmed in North Carolina will be screening in Durham and Wilmington, North Carolina, next month. The film by Jeremy Lange and Alix Blair is called Farmer/Veteran, and will be screened Thursday, November 10, 2016, 7-9pm, at […]

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Le’Andria Johnson Premiers in Award-winning Stage Play in Washington DC

October 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Play “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” is Produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville of Wilson, North Carolina By Dr. Mildred Summerville Tall One Outreach Ministries presents Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child Gospel Play at […]

A scene from the 2015 Dogtoberfest in the Town of Knightdale. Source/Copyright: All rights reserved by Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Fall and Holiday Events Planned

October 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Megan Thornton, Recreation Program Supervisor, Town of Knightdale The Town of Knightdale offers fun for all ages, for humans and their pups, and prepares for the holidays. Upcoming events and parade entry information are included below. […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Booker T. Washington Community Center to host Community Fall Festival

October 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount For the seventh year in a row, the Booker T. Washington Community Center will host a Community Fall Festival. The festival will be Thursday, October 20, 2016, 6-8pm […]

Ron Weiss M.D. & a growing number of physicians are helping patients reverse chronic disease with a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Source: PRNewsFoto/Garden Fresh Media.
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Documentary Looks at Food and Health Issues, Screenings Start Oct. 17

October 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

“Eating You Alive,” a New Documentary Film from Garden Fresh Media Advance Screenings Ahead of November Wide Release Released by Cyndi Summers, publicist, Garden Fresh Media Advance screenings of new feature-length documentary film, “Eating You Alive,” featuring […]

Wilson Botanical Gardens' Halloween event flyer 2016.
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Halloween Treats at the Wilson NC Botanical Gardens

October 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Extension Master Gardeners The Wilson County Master Gardeners present Halloween Treats at the Wilson Botanical Gardens, an outdoor event celebrating traditional Halloween activities on Sunday, October 30, 2016, 5-7:30pm. Community arts organizations will set up decorated […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 14-16

October 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. The Grey Area News has attempted to confirm […]

Singer at a previous Share The Dream Talent Show. Source: Lady J Jeffers.
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Share the Dream Talent Show Auditions are Nov. 5

October 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

The State of North Carolina’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioner, Jacquie Jeffers, announces that auditions for the “Share The Dream Talent Show” will be held on November 5, 2016, 1-5pm. The eighth annual Share the Dream Talent […]

The 2016 Holiday Market poster. Source: The Crossing at Hollar Mill, Hickory NC.
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Hickory NC Mall Holding Holiday Market

October 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Natalie Stachon, carolinamoonhospitality.com Wrap up your holiday shopping at the third annual Gifts. Well Crafted Holiday Market on Saturday, December 3, 2016! Shop local and shop small at The Crossing at Hollar Mill, 9am-3pm. The […]

Zebulon Next crowd settling in for the presentations. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Zebulon Next Conference Spotlights Growth Potential

October 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Did you miss it?  The first Zebulon Next — an Economic Growth Conference — was held on October 6, 2016, by the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce. Business managers, bank representatives, town commissioners, the Mayor, sponsor […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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1st NC Industrial Hemp Association Meeting Postponed from Nov. 1

October 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE received Oct. 6, 2016, from the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA): “We have been advised that the North Caroline Industrial Hemp Commission has been Appointed in full! The NCIHA is making efforts to meet with the [state] NCIHC in the near future. “Our originally scheduled Nov. 1st Meeting of the NCIHA has been postponed with a […]

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Draken outside Norwegian coast. Photographer Peder Jacobsson.
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The Strange-ness: Viking Ship Heading for North America

April 26, 2016

The world´s largest Viking Ship departures from Haugesund, Norway and sails towards Iceland, Greenland, Canada and USA. Released by Sarah Blank, drakenexpeditionamerica.com On April 24, 2016, the world’s largest Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre, set […]

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Reported in the Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology 2015, a bobcat appears to have been buried in a human-like, loving, and bejeweled fashion. The bobcat grave was discovered in Illinois, and dates back to somewhere around […]

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A group in Boston has inscribed poetry on the streets of Boston MA; poetry that is only seen when it rains. Using stencils and water repellent, the poems are placed on a sidewalk or similar […]

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