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Imperial Centre will hold a Virtual Christmas Celebration December 4, 2020. Source: Jessie Nunery, City of Rocky Mount, NC
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Imperial Centre to hold Virtual Christmas Celebration

November 6, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Local voices will fill the Imperial Centre with the sounds of Christmas on Friday, December 4, 2020, 6pm, during An Imperial Centre Christmas celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will take place virtually, but will give […]

Mistletoe Madness by Maximum Cheer and Dance is Dec 7. Source: Ashley Pittman, Rocky Mount Event Center
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Rocky Mount Event Center Hosts 2nd Cheer and Dance Competition

November 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Maximum Cheer and Dance Competition Returns to Downtown Rocky Mount Returning for the second time to Rocky Mount Event Center, Maximum Cheer and Dance will be hosting Mistletoe Madness on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8am, […]

Tamales at Raleigh Tamale Festival. Source: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Compete, Perform, or Sell at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival on Oct. 5

August 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Participate in a celebration of Latino culture at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival. Enter your tamales in the competition, sign up as a performer, reserved a vendor space, drive in a food truck, or volunteer […]

Rocky Mount Event Center. Photo: Kay Whatley, October 25, 2018 (grand opening day)
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UPDATE: Event Postponed – Rocky Mount Event Center to Host First Cheer and Dance Competition

December 7, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE: Because of this weekend’s potential inclement weather, the Maximum Cheer and Dance competition has been postponed. It will be held at a later date, to be determined, and will not take place on Sunday […]

Photo from 2016 International Festival of Cultures in Rocky Mount. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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International Festival of Cultures Seeks Participants

February 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

When it comes to diversity, the International Festival Cultures is an event rivaled by few others. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, the city of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College, PNC Bank, Nash […]

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  • Source: The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum, Selma, North Carolina.
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  • Cats and Dogs. Credit: Frank and Kay Whatley, Nadia Ethier
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    May 17, 2022
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    February 15, 2022

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Tahka hand warmer in use with SmartPhone. Source: Mina Mais, KickStarter
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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 […]

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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The Strange-ness: Cougars of Eastern NC

July 1, 2013

In our May 15, 2011, newspaper issue, we reported on the Glen Alpine NC search for a large cat seen repeatedly in the area by residents and police patrols. Reports from their local police described the […]

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