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DEVIL-DOG Dungarees sign, Zebulon, North Carolina. Source: Stephanie Newman
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Zebulon, NC: DEVIL-DOG Dungarees’ Donations to Wounded Warrior Project Reach $100K

September 7, 2021 Kay Whatley

The Legacy Brand Name Honors US Marines and Armed Forces DEVIL-DOG® Dungarees is a family business with a history of service. The company was founded by Louis Rosenstock, a WWI veteran, who named his line […]

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Louisburg, NC: Art Classes at the Gallery on the Hill

September 6, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Art classes for elementary students and adults will be offered by the Franklin County Arts Council at its Gallery on the Hill, located at 99 South Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, North Carolina. To register and pay […]

4,528 acres of Pamlico County, NC farmland acquired by Promised Land Opportunity Zone Farms I, LLC. Source: Murray Wise Associates LLC/PRnewswire
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Pamlico County, North Carolina Farm Sold for $25.7 Million

September 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Murray Wise Associates LLC, Kander LLC, and National Land Realty acted as broker and transactional advisors in connection with the sale of a 4,528 acre farm located in Pamlico County, North Carolina to Promised Land Opportunity Zone […]

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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 […]

NC Governor Cooper established the NC Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice on June 9, 2020. Source: NC Office of the Governor
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North Carolina Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills Into Law

September 3, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed three criminal justice reform bills into law: House Bill 436: Support Law Enforcement Mental Health (click for PDF) House Bill 536: Law Enforcement Duty […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Sends National Guard Logistics Unit to Louisiana to Respond to Hurricane Ida

September 2, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida. The 113th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion (CSSB) Headquarters from Lenoir is deploying approximately 65 personnel to the Gulf […]

Six Sundays in Fall 2021. Source: Town of Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Wake Forest, NC: “Six Sundays in Fall” begins with Sensory Expressions Free Concert on Sept. 5

September 2, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

From Reggae to Motown and Salsa to Jazz, there’s something for all music lovers at this year’s Six Sundays in Fall concert series. Sponsored by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Sept. 3-4

September 1, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Governor Encourages North Carolinians to Get a Lifesaving Shot at Vaccine Clinic in Nash County

August 31, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Governor Cooper Visits Clinic on First Day of Distribution of Additional Shots to North Carolinians who are Immunocompromised North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper visited a drive-thru vaccine clinic hosted by the Nash County Health Department […]

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Franklin County Arts Council: September Artist of the Month is Peggy Harris

August 31, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), based in Louisburg, North Carolina, announces their September 2021 Artist of the Month: Peggy Harris. Her works will be on display at the FCAC Gallery on the Hill throughout […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County, NC Library Card Renewal & Programs for Sept. 2021

August 30, 2021 Kay Whatley

By Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Wilson County Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and […]

Clear The Shelters 2021 by SPCA Wake. Source: Samantha Ranlet, SPCA of Wake County
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Raleigh, NC: “Clear the Shelters” at SPCA Wake with 50% Off All Adoptions Aug. 30-Sept. 5

August 30, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

In celebration of the annual adoption event Clear the Shelters, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is offering 50% off all adoption fees now through Sunday, September […]

Camp out at the drive-in. Source: Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, Henderson, North Carolina
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Raleigh Road Drive-in: Annual Horror Movie Camping (Optional) Event is Sept. 17-19

August 30, 2021 Kay Whatley

Head to Henderson, North Carolina on September 17-19, 2021 for a unique camping experience, which is also a unique movie experience! Camp out at the drive-in — Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre — and pitch a […]

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Wake Forest, NC: Crush to Headline “Friday Night on White” Event on Sept. 10

August 29, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Popular party band Crush will headline the one and only Friday Night on White (FNOW) of the year on Friday, September 10, 2021, 6-9pm. The free outdoor concert will be held along South White Street […]

Source: Best Friend's Dog Park, city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount, NC: Police Investigation Ongoing at Best Friend’s Dog Park

August 26, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 25, 2021, at approximately 7:20am, the Rocky Mount Police Department received a call from a citizen who located a bone at 480 Lee Street (Best Friends Dog Park) in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Aug. 26-28

August 24, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

RJ McCarthy, cover of new novel, The Matchmaker: A Fairy Tale for a Technological Age. Source: Donna Campbell Smith
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RJ McCarthy Releases a New Novel that Mixes Science Fiction and Romance

August 24, 2021 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith RJ (Bob) McCarthy has just released the second novel in his science fiction series: The Matchmaker: A Fairy Tale for a Technological Age. In a departure from his crime fiction stories, […]

Photo courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden. Source: Robert B. Butler
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NC’s Juniper Level Botanic Garden for the Big Screen, September Open Days

August 24, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

New Film’s Props Provided, Locally Grown Contacted by members of the production team, Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery supplied forty-five specifically requested plants for The Starling, an upcoming Netflix film starring Melissa McCarthy, […]

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Rocky Mount, NC: City Encourages Residents to Participate in State Broadband Survey

August 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The city of Rocky Mount is committed to ensuring equitable broadband access for its residents, business community and visitors. One step toward improving adequate internet access and speeds is to take part in the North […]

Musicians at previous Faith Fair on the Square. Source: Melissa Dooley
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Clayton, NC Churches Join Forces for “Faith Fair on the Square” on Sept. 11

August 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

First Baptist Church of Clayton and Horne Memorial UMC of Clayton have combined their efforts to bring Faith Fair on The Square to the Clayton Town Square on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 4-7pm. This combined, […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Film Production in North Carolina Reaches New Investment High

August 20, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Local businesses among the many beneficiaries from the over $409 Million to be invested in NC in 2021 Filmmakers producing projects in North Carolina are on track to invest a record amount of money in […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Aug. 20-21

August 18, 2021 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This weeks 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 […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Urges Local Artists to Apply for 2021-22 Artist Support Grant

August 17, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Applications for the 2021-2022 Artist Support Grant are now available. Applicants who reside in the following North Carolina counties are eligible to apply through the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC):  Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Northampton, Vance, […]

Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn, NC (Franklin County). Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina will Wrap up Hemp Pilot Program as Federal Regulatory Program Takes Effect

August 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina farmers interested in growing hemp in 2022 will begin getting their licenses from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as North Carolina wraps up its pilot program in conjunction with federal rules going […]

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Zebulon, NC: Public Downtown Visioning Session is Aug. 18

August 16, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding an in-person Downtown Visioning Session on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6-8pm. The visioning session is part of North Carolina Main Street’s requirement for Zebulon to participate […]

The Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer. Source: MBT Marketing Solutions & Associates
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Raleigh, NC: Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer is Aug. 20

August 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

VMS Business Funding Group will be hosting the Black Tee Event Entrepreneur Networking Mixer, which will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, 6-9pm, at the Hampton Inn & Suites-Raleigh Downtown. The event features motivational […]

Hemp field under the North Carolina blue sky. Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Aug. 18

August 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting “to review and approve program applications.” This meeting is open to the public. Join the conference call on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 2pm […]

Author Oakley Dean Baldwin. Source: Johnston County Writers Group
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Johnston County Writers Group Events in August 2021

August 11, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Johnston County Writers Group, based in Selma-Smithfield, North Carolina, will be holding an in-person monthly meeting and an Open Mic event in August 2021. Non-members are welcome to attend. Visit the Johnston County Arts […]

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The Strange-ness: California UFO Sightings

December 6, 2016

By Kay Whatley, Editor State of California residents reported dozens of UFO sightings in November. According to the MUFON reporting system, 43 sightings were reported since early November. This is about the same as the […]

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The Strange-ness: Missing Garner NC Radioactive Tool Recovered

August 25, 2017

 A measuring tool with a radioactive component was recovered Friday, August 25, 2017, after it was reported missing Thursday evening from a Garner NC construction site. The device’s disappearance spurred a recovery effort by the […]

Australia shifts and tilts back and forth by several millimeters each year because of changes to the Earth’s center of mass, according to a new study. Credit: Hans Braxmeier via Wikimedia Commons.
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November 11, 2016

By Daniel Garisto, American Geophysical Union Australia shifts and tilts back and forth by several millimeters each year because of changes to the Earth’s center of mass, according to a new study. The findings could […]

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