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NC Quarantine Area for the Imported Fire Ant Expanded

December 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Phil Wilson, NCDA &CS Plant Industry Division The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is expanding a quarantine for the imported fire ant for the entire counties of Catawba, Northampton, Rowan and Rutherford, […]

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seal.
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NCDA&CS Awards Specialty-crop Block Grants

November 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Grants Selected will Support Agricultural Research, Marketing By Sarah Pearce, NCDA&CS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services awarded 11 federally funded specialty-crop block grants for 2016, covering agricultural […]

Harvested pecans by Lakeview. Source: NCDA&CS.
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Buy NC Pecans for Your Holiday Cooking

November 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

NCDA&CS Encourages Consumers to Support North Carolina Pecan Growers This Holiday Season By Dexter Hill, NCDA&CS November is Pecan Month in North Carolina, which usually signifies the busiest time of year for growers ahead of the […]

Chapel Hill NC's 2016 Festifall logo
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Festifall Returns to Chapel Hill NC on Oct. 2

September 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Chapel Hill’s Festifall Arts Festival is designed to provide a unique  opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts, and artists to interact. Festifall takes place October 2, 2016, 12-6pm, on West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill […]

Photo: Kim and “Monty” the therapy horse. Photo by Kay Whatley.
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Nash County Horse Therapy Nonprofit Open at New Farm

August 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Horse (Equine-assisted) Therapy Nonprofit Expands Its Zebulon NC Facilities and Offerings By Kay Whatley, Editor Kindred Spirits Farm clients and visitors will travel an extra mile down Massey Road now. The nonprofit moved to a new farm with brand […]

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Nashville NC 5K Seeking Participants, Sponsors

August 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Nashville Elementary and the Town of Nashville are partnering to host a 5K — with a hometown feel.  This race is presented by local sponsors working with Nashville Elementary school to raise money for a new playground. […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Seeks Address Removal from Pokémon Go

July 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE issued July 27, 2016 ** City Takes Preventative Measures and Requests Removal of All City-owned Addresses from Pokémon Go Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman As Pokémon Go continues to grow in popularity, so do accidents caused […]

Source: Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, Zebulon NC.
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Free Cantaloupe at Zebulon Market on July 23

July 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Maurine Brown, Farmers’ Market Manager Come to the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) on July 23, 2016, for free Cantaloupe to the first 50 Customers! All Cantaloupes are courtesy of Rob’s Fresh Produce. Stop […]

Loose on the Neuse is July 23, 2016. Source: Upper Neuse Riverkeeper, Raleigh NC.
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Hundreds Expected to Converge for Neuse River Clean-Up

July 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Matthew Starr, Upper Neuse Riverkeeper There will be hundreds of people kayaking and canoeing down the Neuse River this Saturday to rid the waterway of trash, according to clean water advocates. “Loose on the Neusse is […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — July 22-24

July 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the […]

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Cannabis Extraction Improvements Sought by Company in NC, Across US

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Extraction Technology Becoming Paramount in Cannabis Industry Top marijuana companies are aiming to improve cannabis extraction methods as the market value shifts towards concentrates and higher quality of substances for both medical and recreational uses. […]

2016 1st Fridays on the Lawn run July through October in Wilson NC. Source: wilsonnc.org.
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Next Wilson NC First Fridays on the Lawn is August 5

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

From July to October, join the fun in Historic Downtown Wilson NC for First Fridays on the Lawn, a free community concert offering music diversity alongside family entertainment and educational opportunities. Residents of the Wilson community come […]

Rockin' Classic Auto Expo returns to Rocky Mount NC. Source: www.downtownrockymount.com.
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Rockin’ Classic Rolls into Downtown Rocky Mount on July 30

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, rockymountnc.gov For the fifth consecutive year, the Rockin’ Classic Auto & Motorcycle Expo is set to cruise into the city of Rocky Mount NC. On July 30, 2016, beginning at 10am on Main […]

Source: Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale NC Searching for PIO Job Candidates

July 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Knightdale, North Carolina’s Public Information Officer is stepping down after nearly three years to join the faculty at Campbell University. Brian Bowman will teach media and communications courses beginning next month. The candidate search is now […]

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Milliennial-oriented Church Planted in Raleigh

July 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Riley Ethier An exciting, new church began in the Raleigh-Durham area when a group of Christians planted Oak Hill Church on June 12, 2016. Lead pastor and founder Keith Wagner planted the church after […]

The August business workshop is on Taxes for Nonprofits. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Braswell Library “1st Tuesdays for Small Businesses and Nonprofits” are Free

July 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Joetta L. Pittman, Braswell-Library.org July 1st Tuesday The July 5, 2016, workshop on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses covered many important points. It’s amazing what we don’t do to protect our business online! Here is a small sample […]

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NC Police Body Cam Footage Won’t Be Public

July 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

On July 11, 2016, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 972, which allows law enforcement agencies to keep officer worn body camera footage from the public unless ordered to release the footage […]

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NC Groups Move to Protect Sunset Beach and Bird Island

July 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Kathleen Sullivan, selcnc.org On behalf of the Sunset Beach Taxpayers Association and North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a request for a hearing with the NC Division of Coastal […]

Nina's Wing Corner offers a full menu, including wings from mild to wild, and wall-reading while you eat. Photo: Nadia Ethier.
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Mild to Hot: Zebulon Wing Place Stands Out

July 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

At Nina’s Wing Corner, the main challenge is deciding what flavor — or flavors — to add to your chicken wings. Their wing flavor list includes more than 30 sauces and dry rubs, ranging from mild to intensely hot. Daring […]

Oak Park Tea Room includes tables and chairs, couches, comfy nooks, and a tea room inside the tea room for private parties. Source: Kay Whatley.
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Take a Break at Raleigh Oak Park Tea Room

July 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor One lump or two? Would you like Wi-Fi with that?  Stop by for a tea break at the Oak Park tea room. For about five dollars, you can get a pot of […]

Aerial view of the Ten Commandments on Burger Mountain. Source: Fields of the Wood, Murphy NC, cogop.org/fow.
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The Strange-ness: Mountainside Ten Commandments

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the town of Murphy NC. The mountains near Murphy are home to a 200-acre Bible-themed park and its giant Ten Commandments representation. Visitors are invited to walk up Burger Mountain past five-foot letters […]

Tarboro NC is in Edgecombe County. Source: www.edgecombecountync.gov.
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Tarboro NC Holding Senior Fan Giveaway, Family Events

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Heat Relief/Fan Give Away On July 1, 2016, the Town of Tarboro announced that it has acquired fans to be given away to help Senior Tarboro NC residents deal with the summer heat. To receive a […]

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Hickory NC Concert Hall Partners with Acoustic Stage

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Natalie Stachon, Meg Jenkins Locke, and Bill Bost The Crossing at Hollar Mill will be the new home for Acoustic Stage. Focusing primarily on acoustic music by national acts and music that has its roots in folk, […]

Artist Clina Polloni. Source: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklinton NC Afternoon Tea with Artist Clina Polloni

July 7, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Franklin County Arts Council’s Afternoon Tea with the Artist will feature their third artist of this summer series. They invite the public visit with artist Clina Polloni at the […]

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Logo, Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Chamber Offering On-Line Presence Class

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce class, “Maximizing Your Company’s On-Line Presence,” is scheduled for July 19, 2016, 10-11:30am. Members will learn how to: Maximize your company’s brand on the Chamber’s website Increase your brand awareness to drive […]

Source: Stephen Moen.
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Activate Drama Entering Fairy Tale World in “Into the Woods”

July 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Stephen Moen “I wish…” It’s such a harmless thing to make a wish. Or is it? Activate Drama takes you into the world of fairy tale with two performances of Stephen Sondheim’s and James […]

Coyote photo. Source: NCWildlife.org.
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NC Wildlife Holding Coyote Workshops

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Jessie Birckhead, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC State Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, is holding two coyote conflict management workshops for landowners who want to learn about available […]

NC officials welcomed the largest containership to visit the Port of Wilmington NC. Source: NCDOT.
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North Carolina Ports Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship

July 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by NC Dept. of Transportation North Carolina officials welcomed the largest containership to visit the Port of Wilmington. The Hanjin Baltimore, measuring 984 feet in length and 140 feet in width, is the first […]

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  • Writing time during the Spring Writers' Retreat 2022 at Rolling View State Park. Photo: Donna Campbell Smith
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The Strange-Ness: Eastern Hercules Beetle

July 19, 2015

By Kay Whatley, Editor A few weeks ago, my youngest and I came across a strange sight: a beetle on the school sidewalk which measured more than two inches long. It looked more like an […]

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

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The Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis) is one of five species that roost in Home Away from Home Cave in Jamaica. Credit: Sherri and Brock Fenton
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