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Governor's visit to Princeville NC on October 3, 2017. Source: Ford Porter
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One Year Later: North Carolina Continues Recovering from Hurricane Matthew

October 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Progress underway, but more help is needed By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor Princeville: Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina […]

LendingTree: Top 10 Cities Spending Within Their Means. Source: PRNewsfoto/LendingTree
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Spending Within Their Means: Greensboro NC Doing Better Than Most

October 3, 2017 Kay Whatley

LendingTree®, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, has released the findings of its study on how well residents in the top 50 US metropolitan areas are spending within their means — or aren’t. LendingTree looked […]

Packaging, one of several recalled, by Prestage Foods. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Ground Turkey Recalled Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

October 3, 2017 Kay Whatley

Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct 5-8

October 2, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains / Five County area of Eastern NC). Piedmont and […]

Drone over Taylorsville NC festival 2015. Source: Taylorsville Apple Festival, Inc.
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Taylorsville Apple Festival is Oct. 21

October 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Fall is here, and it’s time to get ready for the 29th-annual Taylorsville Apple Festival. On Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9am-5pm, head to Downtown Taylorsville, North Carolina (Alexander County) for a day filled with family fun, […]

2017 Wings of Freedom Tour includes RDU Airport stop. Source: Hunter Chaney, Collings Foundation
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Wings of Freedom Tour to Bring WWII Vintage Aircraft to RDU Airport

October 1, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Hunter Chaney, Collings Foundation In honor of our WWII Veterans, the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour is bringing extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft on a 110-city US tour. Participating in the tour, the B-17 […]

Mumkin Fest 2017 flyer
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Knightdale’s New Mumkin Fest is Oct. 13-15

September 28, 2017 Kay Whatley

Mumkin Fest is a free event, open to the public, to be held  October 13-15, 2017, in Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale NC. Of course, there will be mums and pumpkins! This is the […]

Frank and Ava Weekend flyer. Source: Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield NC.
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Ava Gardner Museum to Hold “Frank and Ava Weekend”

September 28, 2017 Kay Whatley

Calling all Frank and Ava fans for a fun weekend in Smithfield, North Carolina. The Ava Gardner Museum will be showing movies and offering special events at the museum and the nearby Howell Theatre. This weekend […]

One section of the Family Farm Day 2017 at Kindred Spirits Farm. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Kindred Spirits Farm Brought People, Horses, Together at Family Farm Day

September 28, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor An open-barn “Family Farm Day” event was held at Kindred Spirits Farm in Zebulon, North Carolina on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Dozens of families came for fun and to watch horse-riding demonstrations. The […]

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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings Remain in Effect

September 27, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Hurricane Maria’s waves continue to batter the North Carolina coastline, but coastal counties are not reporting any unexpected issues as a result of the slow moving storm. “Maria is moving slowly, and our coast is […]

Wendell Harvest Festival Parade. Photo: Frank Whatley, 2013
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Wendell Planning Autumn/Winter Community Events

September 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

A variety of events are planned in Wendell, North Carolina over the remainder of 2017. Town events, a Chamber festival, and special community happenings are included. 2017 Parade of Homes Tour Wendell Falls on Two […]

2017 Wilson Idol Winners Alayla Jenkins and Elijah Whitley with Dr. Mildred Summerville. Source: Wilson Idol
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Winners of the 2017 Wilson Idol

September 27, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Dr. Mildred Summerville is excited to announce the 2017 Wilson Idol Winners.  The fifth-annual Wilson Idol was an evening of performance that honors a person who is greatly venerated in his or her community and […]

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Fun Planned at Agritourism Farms This Fall Across North Carolina

September 26, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Agritourism farms across the state are ready to open their doors to Fall visitors. There are more than 700 agritourism farms across North Carolina, and many are hosting fall activities ranging from […]

Litter Sweep is held twice a year in NC. Photo: NC Department of Transportation.
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Big Sweep Gears Up to Make A Big Difference

September 26, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount You, your friends, family, and co-workers can make a difference in Nash and Edgecombe counties by participating in the Twin Counties Big Sweep Challenge. The event is a […]

Writers Retreat Location is Rolling View Community Building. Photo Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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Deadline Approaching for Writers Retreat

September 26, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The deadline, October 15, 2017, is approaching to register for the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writer’s Guild 5th-annual Writers’ Retreat. The retreat will be held November 18, […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Sept 28-Oct 1

September 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains / Five County area of Eastern NC). Piedmont and […]

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Nature Walks to Highlight Rocky Mount’s Battle Park

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department will offer guided nature walks at Battle Park every first Saturday now through December — October 7, November 4, […]

East RegionalLibrary in Knightdale NC. Photo Source: WakeGOV.
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East Regional Library Announces Events for Oct. 2017

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, in Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for adults, teens, and young children including age-appropriate story times at the library. Listed below are October events, listed by […]

Upgraded NC 911 System. Source: Bill Holmes, North Carolina Department of Information Technology
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Upgraded NC 911 System Will Help Save Lives

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

New Digital System Eventually Will Be Able to Receive Texts, Pictures, Video By Bill Holmes, NC Department of Information Technology North Carolina will improve its 911 services by upgrading the technology that serves as the backbone […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Libraries Programs Announced for Oct. 2017

September 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Will Robinson, WCPL Local History and Genealogy Librarian Wilson County Public Library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this October at the Main Library, located at 249 Nash Street W, Wilson […]

Ocean Bound! exhibit opening. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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Imperial Centre to Host Open House and Debut Ocean Bound! Exhibit

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4-6pm, featuring its fall programming. The Children’s Museum and Science […]

Hyde County issued a mandatory evacuation order for visitors on Ocracoke Island in advance of Hurricane Maria's arrival.
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NC Coast Prepares for Hurricane Maria’s Arrival

September 24, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Ocracoke Island to Evacuate Visitors Monday As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, the Governor urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes […]

Selma NC Railroad Days are October 6-7, 2017. Source: Town of Selma NC
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Selma NC’s Annual Railroad Days Festival is Oct. 6-7

September 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Selma Railroad Days is returning with two days of activities in Selma, North Carolina. Activities planned this year include: Artists Village — Held along Raiford Street, vendors offer arts, crafts, and […]

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Eastern NC Business Events and Networking Oct. 2017

September 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Note that regular Chamber member meetings or semi-closed leads groups, are […]

Hemp Blue jeans, clothing made with industrial hemp. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Next Public Meeting in Williamston

September 22, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications and continue permanent rule-making. This public meeting is Wednesday, October 11, 2017, beginning at 9am. There […]

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Duke Energy Violates National Coal Ash Rule by Hiding Critical Dam Safety Information

September 20, 2017 Kay Whatley

Local community groups across the country today sent notices that they plan to bring enforcement actions against Duke Energy for withholding critical dam safety information that Duke Energy was required to disclose to nearby communities, […]

The United States Climate Alliance now includes North Carolina. Source: USCA
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North Carolina Joins 14 States in Bipartisan US Climate Alliance

September 20, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Alliance Reports States are ‘On Track’ To Hit Emissions Reductions Targets By Ford Porter, NC Office of the Governor On September 20, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will join 14 other states in […]

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 — Sept 21-24

September 20, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond (Inner Coastal Plains / Five County area of Eastern NC). Piedmont and […]

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JPL engineers recently finished developing three drones and the artificial intelligence needed for them to navigate an obstacle course by themselves. As a test of these algorithms, they raced the drones against a professional human pilot. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Human Versus Artificial Intelligence in NASA/Google Drone Race

November 21, 2017

By Andrew Good, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Drone racing is a high-speed sport demanding instinctive reflexes — but humans won’t be the only competitors for long. Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, put […]

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September 15, 2012

A bit of odd news from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A local ice cream shop has started a bank, of sorts, that provide ice cream interest without the usual banking fees. Oh Yeah! Ice Cream And Coffee […]

Source: Dr. John Stamey
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By Dr. John Stamey After years of research into the Bigfoot world, I have come up with four different schools of thought regarding the species’ interactions with humans. Naturalistic This group is categorized by individuals who […]

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