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Inside one of the Garden Treasures greenhouses, Wendell, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Wendell Nursery’s Opening Day will Include Artists and Free Lectures on Apr. 20

April 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The “Grand Opening and First Annual Open House” for Garden Treasures will open in Wendell, North Carolina, with a day of art and flowers on Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9am-5pm, at […]

Paws In The Park 2019 flyer. Source: City of Rocky Mount, NC
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Paws in the Park Cancelled Due to Weather

April 13, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

This event has been cancelled. It will not take place on April 13, 2019. Residents will have a few special hours to spend with their beloved dogs during the ninth annual Paws in the Park […]

Hemp Blue jeans, clothing made with industrial hemp. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting via Conference Call is Apr. 16

April 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” The conference call may be joined Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 2pm. Access the conference call at go.ncsu.edu/industrialhemp or […]

Clothing and more may be recycled by Wake Forest, NC town sanitation customers. Source: Simple Recycling
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Wake Forest, NC Introducing Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories Recycling

April 10, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina and Simple Recycling are partnering to offer a new program that will allow Town sanitation customers to recycle clothing, shoes, and various accessories. In the coming days, Town […]

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Paws for Life NC Receives Grant

April 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Paws for Life NC, based in Youngsville, North Carolina, has received a $1,500 Petfinder “Nestle Purina New Year, New Home Pet Adoption Grant” from the Petfinder Foundation. The grant funding will enable Paws for Life […]

Zebulon Farm Fresh Market sets up in front of the Municipal Complex with adjacent parking. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Zebulon Farm Fresh Market Opening Day is Apr. 27

April 9, 2019 Kay Whatley

Spring is in the air and it’s time for farm-fresh produce and locally made goodies. Get ready for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market “Opening Day” on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The market will open at 9am and […]

Source: JC Raulston Arboretum
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Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction at NCSU Arboretum is May 5

April 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

With spring in full bloom on the first Sunday in May, the JC Raulston Arboretum Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction returns to North Carolina State University. Rain or shine, white tent festivities will be […]

Business Happenings
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April 2019 Business Events in Eastern NC

April 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, local businesses, and organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — April 11-14, 2019 (Updated)

April 8, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor UPDATE: Paws in the Park has been canceled due to weather. This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond […]

Logo of Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, NC
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“3rd Friday with the Artist” to feature Diana Johnson on Apr. 12

April 5, 2019 Kay Whatley

The 2019 Franklin County Arts Council’s 3rd Friday with the Artist series kicks off on April 12, 2019, 6-8pm, with local artist Diana Johnson at the Gallery On Main located at 118-B North Main Street, […]

Eggs awaiting the hunt. Source: Town of Knightdale, North Carolina.
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Egg Hunts and Easter Fun in Eastern NC (Updated)

April 5, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s time for the Easter story and egg hunting for kids. Hunts planned for the five-county area (and beyond) are included below. Where available, a link has been provided to […]

Corolla Foal Renzi April 2019
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First Foal of 2019 Born to Historic Corolla Horse Herd

April 5, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) is pleased to announce that the first foal of 2019 was born on March 31, 2019. Officials have yet to determine the sex of the foal, but are pleased […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — April 4-7, 2019

April 2, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]

Source: Town of Wendell, North Carolina.
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Wendell Spring Events Offer Something for All Ages

April 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Upcoming events in the Town of Wendell, North Carolina include Spring activities, the annual arts walk, an egg hunt, and more. For more information, visit www.townofwendell.com or follow the town Facebook page for updates. Tree Identification […]

Knightdale Food Truck Thursday with MoonRunners truck. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Knightdale Announces Food Truck Thursdays Schedule

April 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

Grab lunch or dinner at Knightdale Station Park on the third-Thursday of each month and get a bit of fresh air, even network with others stopping for a bite to eat. Food Truck Thursday events […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina 2019 Strawberry Season is Here

April 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through Memorial Day. “There should be plenty of berries this year despite a […]

Young tomato plant. Source: The Whatleys.
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Spring Plant Sales in the Five County Area and Beyond

March 31, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s garden time in North Carolina. Native plants, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs, plants, and seeds can go into the ground in April as we pass the last-frost date. Master […]

Knightdale Spring Carnival 2018. Photo: Nadia Ethier
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Knightdale Spring Carnival to Open on Mar. 28, 2019

March 28, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Spring carnival, organized by the Knightdale Police Department as a Special Olympics fundraiser, returns on Thursday, March 28, 2019, starting at 5pm. The carnival is scheduled to be open for […]

Dirt Day logo. Source: Town of Wake Forest, NC
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Tree Seedling Giveaway to be Part of Wake Forest “Dirt Day” on Apr. 6

March 28, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Urban Forestry Board (UFB) is offering Wake Forest residents added incentive to attend this year’s Dirt Day. For the first time, the UFB will host the popular Tree Seedling Giveaway as part of the […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting via Conference Call is April 2

March 27, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve research pilot program applications.” The conference call may be joined Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 9am. Access the conference call at go.ncsu.edu/industrialhemp or […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 28-31, 2019

March 26, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]

Whether a pet is indoors, outdoors, or both, by law they need to have a rabies shot to protect them from getting this deadly disease. Photo: Kay Whatley. Model: Shadow
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Spring Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Eastern NC

March 26, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It may not feel like it, but Spring is coming. Now is a good time to get your pet their annual rabies vaccination to protect them from this deadly disease. […]

Robert and Philicia Marion of Mount Airy win top titles in 2019. Photo: Robert B Butler
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Mount Airy couple earn top awards in US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship

March 24, 2019 Kay Whatley

The 5th-annual US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship was held in Wrightsville Beach “Going into this race, one of our goals is to win it together,” said Philicia Marion in a January interview. “How awesome […]

Community Teal Party banner. Source: My Sister's House of North Carolina
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My Sister’s House of NC Fundraiser Offers Opportunity to Support Their Work

March 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

If you’ve ever shopped at A Second Season Resale Store in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, your purchases have supported My Sister’s House of North Carolina. Proceeds from the resale store benefit this nonprofit’s critical work […]

Job and Resource Fair 2019 flyer. Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest
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Wake Forest Job and Resource Fair is Mar. 29

March 21, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wake Forest, North Carolina Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a Job & Resource Fair on Friday, March 29, 2019, 9am-4:30pm. Designed for area residents ages 15-21 years-old, the event will […]

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Wilson County Late March and April Library Programs Announced

March 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in April 2019, as well as the addition of an English/Spanish bilingual storytime on March 26, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — March 21-24, 2019

March 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]

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Wake Forest Accepting Food Truck Vendor Applications for July 3 “Fireworks Spectacular”

March 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Wake Forest will accept applications from food truck vendors who are interested in participating in the 2019 Fireworks Spectacular. Applications will be accepted until the deadline of Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This […]

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Leith's Cougar in Zebulon, North Carolina. Photo: Frank Whatley.
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The Zebulon Cougar

August 1, 2015

Originally published in The Grey Area newspaper (printed) August 1, 2011. ___________________________________________________________ By Frank and Kay Whatley In the July 1, 2011, issue of The Grey Area, we reported cougar sightings within Eastern North Carolina over […]

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