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local-nc

Play City of Rocky Mount Trivia to Win Mudcats Baseball Tickets

May 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Communications and Marketing Office at the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is offering the public a chance to win Carolina Mudcats tickets by taking part in weekly social media and mobile trivia in […]

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national

Virginia Senators Urged to Protect Appalachian Trail

May 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Dominion Energy pressuring Congress to change laws in its favor On May 16, 2019, more than 50 organizations from across the state called on Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and Virginia’s members of […]

Tree rings collected from old-growth Dahurian larch trees. Trees grow one ring per year. Credit: Xianliang Zhang.
world

Climate Change Is Giving Old Trees A Growth Spurt

May 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Larch trees in the permafrost forests of northeastern China — the northernmost tree species on Earth — are growing faster as a result of climate change, according to new research. A new study of growth rings […]

Cats and Dogs. Credit: Frank and Kay Whatley, Nadia Ethier
events

Rocky Mount Annual Cats and Dogs Vaccination Clinic Returns for 17th Year

May 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A rabies vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9am-noon, at 1101 North Church Street in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The clinic is open to cats and dogs four months or older. Dr. […]

Movie at Joyner Park. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
local-nc

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park Begin May 25

May 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free, monthly outdoor movie series from May through August at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The […]

Source: Dr. John Stamey
national

Bigfoot Column: To Woo or Not To Woo? It’s not even a question.

May 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Dr. John Stamey After years of research into the Bigfoot world, I have come up with four different schools of thought regarding the species’ interactions with humans. Naturalistic This group is categorized by individuals who […]

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events

Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 16-19, 2019

May 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

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

Chairmen of the Board will perform at the Downtown Live! kick-off 2019. Source: City of Rocky Mount, NC
events

“Chairmen of the Board” to Kick-off 2019 Downtown Live! Free Concert Series

May 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and dancing to live music in downtown Rocky Mount. The 2019 Downtown Live! series schedule is set, and the fun beginning Thursday, May 23, 2019, when Chairmen […]

Winning photograph by Patricia Joynes graces the cover of the FCAC Writers Guild's 2019 edition of County Lines Literary Journal. Source: Donna Campbell Smith
local-nc

Call to Writers and Artists for 7th Edition of County Lines Literary Journal

May 8, 2019 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith County Lines Literary Journal is an annual literary journal compiled by the Franklin County Arts Council Writers Guild. They are calling for entries of prose/poetry and art for their seventh edition […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
farmgarden

Next NC Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Conference Call is May 23

May 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” The conference call may be joined Thursday, May 23, 2019, 10am. Access the conference call at go.ncsu.edu/industrialhemp or […]

The crowd enjoying a Town of Knightdale outdoor movie screening. Source: Thomas Walls and Megan Thornton, knightdalenc.gov.
local-nc

Eastern NC Municipalities Offering Free Movie Showings in 2019

May 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Parks and recreation departments, libraries, senior centers, and community facilities host free movie nights several months each year, with some locations offering free movies year-round. Check out the offerings in […]

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farmgarden

Southern States Animal Feeds Produced in NC Recalled for Contamination

May 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On May 6, 2019, Cargill’s animal nutrition business announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of select Southern States® feed due to aflatoxin levels that exceed FDA’s action levels. The affected products, which were […]

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events

Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 9-12, 2019

May 7, 2019 Kay Whatley

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

Lawn Chair Theatre 2019 kicks off with Small Foot. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount’s Lawn Chair Theatre Announces Free Family Movies

May 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Mark your calendars for five nights under the sky and family movies as the 2019 Lawn Chair Theatre series is set to begin. Lawn Chair Theatre kicks off Friday, May 17, 2019, with a viewing […]

Halifax County Schools Robotics Tournament 2019. Source: Chatesha R. Dickens, Halifax County Schools, Halifax, North Carolina
events

Halifax County NC Schools Hosts Its Own Robotics Tournament

May 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Chatesha R. Dickens, Halifax County Schools What a GREAT day! Students from all Halifax County elementary schools and both middle schools came to William R. Davie S.T.E.M. to compete for local FLL Robotics bragging rights […]

A big cat runs freely. Source: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Colorado.
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Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary Named “2019 Top-rated Nonprofit”

May 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On May 3, 2019, The Wild Animal Sanctuary announced that it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Wild Animal Sanctuary provides […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
local-nc

Call for Submissions Is Open for Franklin County Arts Council’s Quilt Show

May 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is looking for a variety of quilting styles from local quilters in Franklin and surrounding counties. Submit your quilt to be considered for the Quilt Show in August. Submission […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
local-nc

Wendell’s Citizen Advisory Board Recruitment

May 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell is seeking citizens within the community to help make Wendell, North Carolina a great place to live, work, and play by contributing time on a Citizen Advisory Board. The Town of […]

NC Potter Marsha Rogers’ clay chickens, which feature in Cindy Brookshire's winning short story. Source: Cindy Brookshire
local-nc

Johnston County Writer’s Short Story Takes Second Prize in Contest

May 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A Pine Level, North Carolina writer, Cindy Brookshire, has been awarded Second Prize in the annual Carolina Woman Magazine Writing Contest. Brookshire’s short story, “Ain’t Just a River,” was inspired by the work of artist […]

Plaque by De Linazia. Source: Lynn Reynolds/FCAC
events

FCAC Diversity Team to Hold Cinco de Mayo Celebration

May 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Diversity Team of the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is holding A Celebration for Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5, 2019, 2:30-4:30pm. The event will include flower sculpture, music, refreshments, and singing and […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
events

Wilson County Public Library Programs for May 2019

April 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in May 2019. With questions about the library, call 252.237.5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. Main Library Programs […]

Credit card skimmers. Source: NCDA&CS Standards Division
state-nc

NCDA&CS Standards Division Offers Tips to Avoid Credit Card Skimmers

April 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

As the weather turns warmer and many North Carolinians make travel plans for the Summer months, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Standards Division is offering a few tips on how to […]

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events

Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — May 2-5, 2019

April 29, 2019 Kay Whatley

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

Source: Maggie Bailey, Terra Vita / We Plant it Forward
farmgarden

Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop on May 8

April 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Want to set up a rain barrel to catch water for your garden? Attend a hands-on workshop at Lake Crabtree County Park and use an installation kit make a 55-gallon rain barrel to take home. […]

Rocky Mount Event Center. Photo: Kay Whatley, October 25, 2018 (grand opening day)
food

Rocky Mount Event Center Hires Well-known Chef

April 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A Chef of Celebrities Takes Over the Kitchen At Downtown Event Center North Carolina’s premier indoor sports and event venue, Rocky Mount Event Center is proud to announce the hiring of master kitchen craftsman and […]

2019 Cemetery Walking Tour notice. Source: Town of Wake Forest
events

Historic Wake Forest Cemetery Walking Tour is May 11

April 24, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest Cemetery Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring its annual historic walking tour at the Wake Forest Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 9:30am-12:30pm. This walking tour is free and open to the public. […]

A dog in a shelter. Photo: Kay Whatley.
farmgarden

NC Public Animal Shelter Report for 2018 Shows Statewide Euthanasia Numbers

April 24, 2019 Kay Whatley

As with prior years, cats fare far worse than dogs According to the 2018 report released to the public by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) this month, public animal shelters across […]

Business Happenings
business

Eastern NC Business Events in May 2019

April 24, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county […]

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The Strange-ness: Zombie Warning

October 15, 2017

From Maine to North Carolina and across the country, hackers change road signs across the country. Rather than warning drivers about night construction hours or detours, the sign warned of Zombies! This “hacking” has been going on […]

Raleigh Car Vending Machine. Source: Carvana
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The Strange-ness: Car Vending Machine

October 3, 2017

Carvana, an eCommerce platform for buying used cars, in August 2017 unveiled their five-story, all-glass Car Vending Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Holding 18 cars, the Raleigh Car Vending Machine serves as a fun and […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: November 2020

December 23, 2020

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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