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The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
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Goldsboro, NC: Black History Exhibit Opens at Wayne County Museum on Feb. 20

February 8, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Goldsboro’s Wayne County Museum Hosts “Fighting for Freedom: the 135th USCT, Black Soldiers of the Civil War” The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research […]

Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina logo
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Wake Forest, NC: Register for Virtual “Tree Talk” on Nov. 19

November 11, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Learn about Common Pests and Other Issues Affecting Trees and Shrubs The Town of Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Board will host a free virtual “Tree Talk” on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:30pm. Led by Urban […]

The Country Doctor Museum entrance and gift shop, as seen from Peele Road, Bailey, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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“Twilight at the Museum” A Mix of Grisly Displays, History, and Goodies

October 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

On the evening of October 19, 2019, The Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, North Carolina invited the public to their “Twilight at the Museum” event. Volunteers in costume set the tone as families arrived to […]

Source: The Hemp University
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The Hemp University Offering Educational Event for NC Farmers, Landowners

April 7, 2017 Kay Whatley

An educational seminar, “Farming Hemp for Profit,” is coming up April 29, 2017, held by The Hemp University at the Hampton Inn & Suite-Raleigh/Crabtree Valley, 3920 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Topics covered include growing and selling industrial […]

2017 Dig In! in Raleigh NC provided gardening and food-oriented lectures. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Dig In 2017 Educated Many on Growing Food Everywhere

March 6, 2017 Kay Whatley

Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) brought together hundreds for their annual, educational Dig In! event. Held March 4, 2017, at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh NC, teachers, child care providers, nonprofit representatives, community advocates […]

East Wake Academy students taking a break at Kindred Spirits Farm, Zebulon NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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East Wake Academy Spends a Morning with Kindred Spirits Farm

February 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

When East Wake Academy teacher, Jessie Weaver, sought a community service project, a parent referred her to Kindred Spirits Farm. The students needed to provide service, and the horse farm had work to be done. Students […]

Soyini Guyton will keynote Dig In! Source: Michele McKinley, AHA.
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Dig In! Local Food “How-To” Workshop in Raleigh on March 4

January 31, 2017 Kay Whatley

Urban Ag and Community Gardens Providing Healthy, Local Food Access Across Wake County By Sara Merz and Michele McKinley, wakeaha.org Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) presents its 8th-Annual Dig In! on Saturday, March 4, 2017, 8:15am-2pm, to […]

Source: Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Inc., Kenly NC.
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Tobacco Farm Life Museum to Demonstrate Pig Processing

January 21, 2017 Kay Whatley

The It is almost time to gather around the fire, share tall tales and learn from the experts on where our food comes from as we process our ham for the next year! On Saturday, […]

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Adalatherium illustration. Source: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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Research Team Led by Denver, CO Museum Curator Announces Discovery of “Crazy Beast”

April 30, 2020

International Team of Researchers, Led by David Krause of Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Discover 66 Million Year Old ‘Crazy Beast’ — Blockbuster discovery of a bizarre opossum-sized mammal that lived among dinosaurs,massive crocodiles, […]

Croc Day Classic glow-in-the-dark. Source: Crocs, Inc.
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The-Strangeness: Crocs Gets “Lit” for #CrocDay on Oct. 23

October 23, 2019

Crocs, Inc. continues its annual Croctober celebration by partnering with premier streetwear brand Pizzaslime to deliver their latest, limited-edition, glow-in-the-dark version of the Classic Clog for Croc Day on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. National Croc Day was […]

Earth in Full View. The Apollo 17 crew caught this breathtaking view of our home planet as they were traveling to the moon on Dec. 7, 1972. It's the first time astronauts were able to photograph the South polar ice cap. Nearly the entire coastline of Africa is clearly visible, along with the Arabian Peninsula. Source: NASA.
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NASA Seeks Applicants to #BeAnAstronaut

March 2, 2020

For the first time in more than four years, NASA began accepting applications Monday for future astronauts. Aspiring Moon to Mars explorers have until Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 11:59pm (EDT), to apply. The call […]

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