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Knightdale, NC: Register for Free Covid-19 Vaccination Information Webinar on Sept. 8

September 3, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Knightdale is partnering with WakeMed and the Wake County Public Health Department to host a free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 6-7pm. The webinar, “COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating Fact […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Community invited to COVID Vaccine Information Webinar on Aug. 19

August 5, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with WakeMed and the Wake County Public Health Department to host a free webinar on COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, August 19, 2021, 6-7pm. “COVID-19 Vaccines: Separating Fact from […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Apr. 29-May 1, 2021, Plus Strawberry Fields List

April 28, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Source: NC Office of the Governor.
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North Carolina Governor Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility

March 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

State Launches Public-Private Partnership on Vaccine Equity On March 25, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups […]

North Carolina - Staying Ahead of the Curve. Source: Office of the Governor
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North Carolina: Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as State Trends Stabilize

February 24, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, the Governor announced today that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions.  Executive Order No. 195 will take effect February […]

Flags at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Lowering of US and NC Flags To Half-Staff in Remembrance of Americans Lost to COVID-19

February 22, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning February 22, 2021 until sunset on February 26, 2021 in remembrance of those who […]

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Rocky Mount, NC: Tar River Transit Offering Free Vaccination Appointment Service

February 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The city of Rocky Mount continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its citizens. To assist with COVID-19 vaccination opportunities, the city’s Tar River Transit service is offering free rides to those with scheduled […]

Brahms the dog with holiday gifts. Source: SPCA of Wake County
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COVID-19 Leaves SPCA Wake Dogs Waiting Months Without Homes

November 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Reducing adoption fees to find 12 special dogs homes for the holidays – Introducing the 12 Strays of the Holidays! With COVID-19 restrictions at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake […]

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Source: NC Office of the Governor.
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Following the Data, North Carolina Will Remain Paused in Phase 3

October 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor & Health Officials urge North Carolinians to Recommit to Prevention Efforts North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced on October 21, 2020 that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks […]

Local produce at a NC farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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COVID-19 Assistance Offered for NC Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs

October 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Application period runs Oct. 1-22, 2020 Beginning October 1, 2020, farmers markets operators and local food hubs can apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Emergency Aid for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs program. […]

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Editorial: Loss of Lives Due to Covid-19 Felt throughout Communities

August 2, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  As of this writing, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the count of deaths in the US, due to the coronavirus pandemic, as 152,870* people. That’s hard to imagine. News […]

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Source: NC Office of the Governor.
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NC Governor Cooper: Congress Needs to Act Now and Extend Unemployment Benefits for Struggling Workers 

July 23, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

By Governor Roy Cooper Next week, thousands of North Carolinians who are out of work due to COVID-19 will see a drastic reduction in their unemployment benefits despite this pandemic being far from over. The […]

Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest (North Carolina)
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UPDATED: COVID-19 Testing Offered in WF Renaissance Centre Parking Lot Jun. 30-Jul. 1

June 26, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  UPDATE: In anticipation of a strong community response and a desire to reduce wait times, pre-registration is now strongly encouraged. To schedule your appointment, complete the COVID-19 Request for Testing Form at www.wakeforestnc.gov/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-testing. Anyone […]

North Carolina - Staying Ahead of the Curve. Source: Office of the Governor
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North Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings

June 25, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

As virus continues to spread, state will not yet move into Phase 3 On June 24, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that […]

Earth and all her inhabitants. Image: NASA's Earth Observatory, 2002 (western hemisphere).
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Smithsonian Science Education Center Launches COVID-19 Guide for Youth

May 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Smithsonian Science Education Center, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) — a partnership of 140 national academies of science, engineering and medicine — has developed COVID-19! How […]

North Carolina - Staying Ahead of the Curve. Source: Office of the Governor
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North Carolina Enters “Phase 1” of Easing Coronavirus Restrictions on May 8

May 7, 2020 Kay Whatley

Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Order and Transition to Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed   On May 5, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper […]

Here For Good and local business logo T-shirts provide $10 to businesses closed due to coronavirus safety measures. Source: Dogwood South
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Knightdale, NC: Local Printer Creates Project to Provide Income for Local Businesses During Shutdown

April 29, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Dogwood South, a member of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, recently started a movement to help local small businesses during the coronavirus-related shut-down. The Here for Good Project by Dogwood South […]

No Contact portable COVID-19 test booth, next to Mobile Pathogen Testing Unit (MPTU). Source: Granite Tactical Vehicles Inc of North Carolina
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Mount Airy, NC Company Builds “No Contact” Portable Covid-19 Testing Booth

April 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Granite Tactical Vehicles, in the business of protecting personnel in vehicles in hostile areas, has changed its focus to help in the fight against COVID-19 with its designing and building of a no-contact portable […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Halifax County, NC: Schools Superintendent Reflects on the District’s New Normal, Covid-19

April 16, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Regarding the school district’s response to Covid-19, Halifax County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Cunningham recently shared this statement of reflections:   On Saturday, March 14, 2020, as I watched the news of Governor Roy […]

My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19! English book cover. Source: World Health Organization
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Children’s Story Book Released to Help Children and Young People Cope with COVID-19

April 9, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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FEMA Approves North Carolina Request to Provide Social-Distancing Shelter

April 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Emergency non-congregate sheltering for COVID-19 can help provide more than 16,500 units of individual housing On April 8, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state has received approval from FEMA to provide […]

LAA provides mask-making materials to employees who volunteer to sew them. Source:  Stephanie Klein, Lane and Associates Family Dentistry
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Garner, NC: Lane & Associates Family Dentistry Goes Above & Beyond During COVID-19 Crisis

April 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Dentistry Supports Its Employees, Who Volunteer to Give Blood and Sew Masks for Healthcare Providers As the largest dental practice in North Carolina, Lane & Associates Family Dentistry (LAA) is proud to serve the state […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Governor Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order Until Apr. 29

March 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Essential businesses may remain open, social distancing mandated North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Governor Issues Executive Order Closing K-12 Public Schools and Banning Gatherings of More Than 100 People

March 14, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a minimum of two weeks in response to COVID-19. The Executive Order also bans gatherings of more than […]

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Graveyard at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Washington, NC. Source: Washington Haunted Historic Ghost Walk
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Why You Should Take A Local Ghost Walk

October 31, 2020

By Kay Whatley, Editor You know that local ghost walk or downtown haunted tour notice you see each year? The one you ignore because you already know your own town. Or, you don’t believe in […]

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US UFO Sightings by US State: April 2018

May 1, 2018

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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UFO Sightings by US State: January 2019

February 15, 2019

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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