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Five Points Crossing Groundbreaking June 9, 2022, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Source: City of Rocky Mount
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Rocky Mount, NC: Construction Begins at Five Points Crossing Affordable Housing Community

June 10, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Supporters and partners joined developer Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. to celebrate the construction start at Five Points Crossing, a new affordable general occupancy community to be built at 213 Rose Street in downtown Rocky Mount, […]

Sandra Bryant Richardson of Open-Minded Developmental Services, Inc.
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Open Minded Developmental Services, Inc. Is Celebrating 21 Years of Excellence in Home Care Services

April 8, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Year 2022 Marks The 21st Anniversary of This Industry-Leading Professional Home Health Care Provider In The Rocky Mount, North Carolina & Surrounding Areas. Open Minded Developmental Services, Inc. (OMDS) has successfully completed 21 Golden […]

Mt. Olive products. Source: Mt. Olive Pickle Co.
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Mt. Olive Pickle to Expand in Goldsboro, NC with a $35 Million Investment

February 11, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Pickle Brand to Create 167 New Jobs in Wayne County Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. will create 167 jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced on February 10, 2022. The company will invest more than […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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Franklin County Arts Council to Hold Open House: Meet New Executive Director on Feb. 19

February 11, 2022 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), a nonprofit with a 40+ year history of promoting the Arts in Franklin County, North Carolina, is pleased to announce its new Executive Director, Shameka Manson. An Open House […]

DEVIL-DOG Dungarees partnering with Carolina Mudcats. Source: Sally Ruan, agentry pr nyc
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Zebulon, NC: DEVIL-DOG® Dungarees Partners with Minor League Baseball Team Carolina Mudcats

February 9, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

US-based lifestyle brand DEVIL-DOG® Dungarees announces its first ever partnership with Minor League Baseball team Carolina Mudcats, an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, for the 2022 season. DEVIL-DOG’s company-owned distribution facility has been based in […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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CPR Equipment Producer Innosonian to Establish Facility in Franklin County, North Carolina

January 12, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Medical equipment supplier, Innosonian America, LLC, will create 34 new jobs in Franklin County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced on January 12, 2022. The company will invest $345,000 to relocate its warehousing and sales […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Current & Aspiring Entrepreneurs sought for “Launch Wake Forest”

January 12, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners invite current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for LaunchWakeForest. The initiative will offer up to 15 selected students a 13-week business course, business mentorship, planning […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Morrisville, NC: Science 37 Selects Research Triangle Region for New Headquarters

January 9, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

Morrisville location to attract 250 clinical research and technology jobs in Wake County Science 37, Inc. will relocate its corporate headquarters from California to North Carolina’s Research Triangle region and create 250 jobs over five […]

HondaJet Elite S. Source: Honda Aircraft Company
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Greensboro, NC: Honda Aircraft Company Delivers 200th HondaJet

December 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Honda Aircraft Company announced that it had marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet. The company also announced that the HondaJet Elite S was recently honored with the […]

National Pawn donates instruments to Charlotte, North Carolina school. Source: PRnewswire/Pawnbroker Network
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National Pawn CEO Builds Legacy by Supporting Music in North Carolina Schools

November 8, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina’s National Pawn began donating instruments and cash to performing arts programs in counties where their stores are located in 2010. Their CEO, Bob Moulton, has always sought to give back to the communities his […]

LaunchWENDELL logo. Source: Megan Howard, Town of Wendell
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Entrepreneurs Wanted: LaunchWENDELL to Take Off in January

November 2, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, has teamed up with Wake Tech and other local partners to bring LaunchWENDELL to the community. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners to develop and […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Hubbell Power Systems to Create 70+ Jobs with Rocky Mount, NC Expansion Project

October 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Company to invest $8.9 million in its PenCell Plastics facility Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. a global manufacturer of electrical power products for utilities will expand operations in North Carolina with an $8.9 million investment in […]

Backpack and diaper bag. Source: Pretty Dope Society
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Infusing Black Artistry in Everyday Items: Pretty Dope Society Elevates Representation

September 28, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Charlotte, North Carolina: As the corporate conversation around representation and diversity reaches stratospheric levels, one entrepreneur is taking action when it comes to retail. In an effort to breathe life into black art, founder Chrishonda […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Thermo Fisher to Expand Operations in Pitt County, NC

September 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will create 290 new jobs in Pitt County, North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced on September 14, 2021. The company will invest $154 million to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in […]

DEVIL-DOG Dungarees sign, Zebulon, North Carolina. Source: Stephanie Newman
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Zebulon, NC: DEVIL-DOG Dungarees’ Donations to Wounded Warrior Project Reach $100K

September 7, 2021 Kay Whatley

The Legacy Brand Name Honors US Marines and Armed Forces DEVIL-DOG® Dungarees is a family business with a history of service. The company was founded by Louis Rosenstock, a WWI veteran, who named his line […]

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Zebulon, NC: Public Downtown Visioning Session is Aug. 18

August 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding an in-person Downtown Visioning Session on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6-8pm. The visioning session is part of North Carolina Main Street’s requirement for Zebulon to participate […]

The Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer. Source: MBT Marketing Solutions & Associates
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Raleigh, NC: Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer is Aug. 20

August 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

VMS Business Funding Group will be hosting the Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer, which will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, 6-9pm, at the Hampton Inn & Suites-Raleigh Downtown. The event features motivational […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Amgen will Create 355 Jobs at New Biomanufacturing Facility in Wake County

August 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Company intends to invest $550 million in Holly Springs, North Carolina The pioneering biotechnology company, Amgen Inc., will build a new biologics manufacturing operation in Holly Springs, North Carolina, creating 355 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Local Businesses Invited to Register for Expo on Aug. 24

July 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest is inviting local companies interested in learning more about “doing business” with the Town and its community partners to a How to Do Business Networking, Reception & Table Expo on […]

NC Governor's Export Awards winners for "Top Global Reach Exporters" included Grady-White Boats, Greenville, NC. Photo: Grady-White Boats
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11 Exporters and Two Partners Receive North Carolina Governor’s Awards

February 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Exporting Supports 400,000 Jobs Across the State On February 10, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced 13 winners of the 2020 Governor’s Export Awards, ranging from a small wooden-boat builder in southeast North Carolina to one […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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RTP, NC: Gilead Sciences Will Create 275 Jobs in the Research Triangle Region

February 10, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

New business services center in Wake County will support biopharma company Gilead Sciences, Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines, has selected North Carolina’s Research Triangle region as the location for a major business […]

Vendors at Bunn Fun Day. Photo: Kay Whatley (2017)
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Update: Bunn Fun Day Postponed to Sept. 18, 2021

August 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

Bunn Fun Day has been rescheduled to next Fall. The new date is Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10am-4pm. Statement by Town of Bunn Commissioner, Sherry Mercer: “Due to COVID-19 stipulations we are having to reschedule […]

Friday Night on White image. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC, 2019
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Wake Forest, NC: Sponsorships Available for 2020 Friday Night on White

January 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to historic downtown Wake Forest on April 17, 2020 then continues the second-Friday-night of each month through September. FNOW brings the entire community together for six Friday nights […]

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Current & aspiring entrepreneurs sought for “Launch Wake Forest”

January 4, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest and a network of local partners are inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for “Launch Wake Forest.” The initiative will offer 20 selected students a nine-week accredited Kaufman business […]

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Aircraft Recycling Company Will Invest Nearly $100 Million at Kinston NC Global TransPark, Create 475 Jobs

December 19, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On December 19, 2019, it was announced that Aircraft Solutions USA Inc., a leader in managing aircraft at the end of their service life, will establish a new subsidiary at North Carolina’s Global TransPark to […]

Exterior of the Honda Power Equipment Mfg. entrance in Swepsonville, NC. Source: Honda North America
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Honda Invests $46 Million to Expand Power Equipment Plant in North Carolina 

August 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Plant Adds Production of All-new Honda HRN Lawn Mower and New GCV Engine, Makes Local Donations Associates at Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. (HPE) on August 6, 2019 marked 35 years of producing power equipment […]

The Navigator logo. Source: NCBCE
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NC to Debut “The Navigator” at Work-Based Learning Summit on Dec. 7

December 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor Cooper Unveils “Navigator,” North Carolina’s Online Work-Based Learning Tool to Link Classrooms and Careers Governor Roy Cooper today announced a free, first-of-its-kind online tool to lead the way in connecting education to career. The […]

Blockade Runner is a popular place to stay at Wrightsville Beach. Photo: Courtesy of Blockade Runner Beach Resort
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Hurricane Florence Closes North Carolina Landmark for Renovation

October 10, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a North Carolina landmark and icon of Wrightsville Beach for 55 years, announced today it will close for renovations due to damages sustained from Hurricane Florence. Said Mary Baggett, co-owner […]

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  • Source: The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum, Selma, North Carolina.
    Selma, NC: Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum Announces 2022 Juneteenth Program
    June 14, 2022
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    Wake Forest, NC: Freedom Walk to highlight Saturday’s Juneteenth Celebration
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  • Cats and Dogs. Credit: Frank and Kay Whatley, Nadia Ethier
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  • Arbor Day Festival 2022, Raleigh, NC. Source: We Plant It Forward
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    April 13, 2022
  • Sandra Bryant Richardson of Open-Minded Developmental Services, Inc.
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    April 8, 2022
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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    April 5, 2022
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    Selma, NC & Beyond: The 301 Endless Yard Sale Reaches Year 10
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    March 3, 2022
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    February 25, 2022
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    Greenville, NC: Shuck ‘N’ Pluck Fundraiser for Soup Kitchen to be Held Mar. 12
    February 24, 2022
  • Author Rose Cushing, "Fortunate Tides" book cover
    Middlesex, NC Author’s First Novel Released
    February 24, 2022
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    February 24, 2022
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    February 16, 2022
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    February 15, 2022
  • Mt. Olive products. Source: Mt. Olive Pickle Co.
    Mt. Olive Pickle to Expand in Goldsboro, NC with a $35 Million Investment
    February 11, 2022
  • Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
    Franklin County Arts Council to Hold Open House: Meet New Executive Director on Feb. 19
    February 11, 2022
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    February 11, 2022

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The Strange-ness: Redesigned Hand Warmer is Muff for SmartPhone Users

January 5, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Photographs of a SmartPhone-protective hand warmer continues to be shared on social media years after its KickStarter campaign ended. Although the product was not funded, it’s unique look continues to draw […]

A large fairy circle with a hardened top-soil layer that prevents the growth of grass. Australian fairy circles have mean diameters of 4 meters but some may exceed 7 meters. Photo: Dr. Stephan Getzin.
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The Strange-ness: Fairy Circles Discovered in Australia

March 15, 2016

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The Strange-ness: Living without Food

January 1, 2013

Prahlad Jani lives in India and is in his mid-80s. He claims to have lived without eating food or drinking water since 1940. Breatharianism is a concept where believers think that the energy of the sun is […]

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