Department Also to Serve as Permanent Co-Chair of the National Grought Resilience Partnership Released by Amanda Hils, nifa.usda.gov In celebration of World Water Day, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on March 22, 2016, awarded more […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Bunn NC’s second Annual Bunn Fun Day returns. Join the fun on Railroad Street in downtown Bunn, starting at 10am on April 23, 2016! Come walk around with family and friends, grab a bite […]
Mayor David Combs to deliver Rocky Mount’s State of the City address Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Public Affairs Manager Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s annual State of the City address is scheduled for March 14, 2016, at 6:30pm. Delivered […]
Getting Ready for Canning Season March 9, 2016 @ 9am-12pm Open workshop, free to the public. Come and learn what you need in order to prepare for a successful season of canning. Bring your dial […]
NC Wildlife Commission Offers Blue Catfishing Seminar at Pechmann Center Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free blue catfish seminar on April 6, 2016, 6:30-9:30pm, at the John E. […]
Contributed by Lakendra Dixon, BSW, UCPCOG – Area Agency on Aging with edits by Kay Whatley, Editor The 33rd annual Down East Senior Games (DESG) are scheduled for May 2-24, 2016. Anyone 50 years or […]
Using Herbicide to Decrease Presence of Invasive Hydrilla Plant Species Released by Charlie Peek, ncparks.gov A two year pilot project launched in 2015 to control hydrilla in the Eno River has reduced the amount and growth rate of the […]
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State Confirms Traveler Came Back with Zika On February 19, 2016, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the first case of Zika virus infection in an NC resident. The case was confirmed in […]
Added to the National Register Of Historic Places in 1979, the Nash County Courthouse in Nashville, North Carolina, has stood for over 100 years. It functions as a courthouse, since 1900. A beautiful example of Colonial Revival […]
Industrial Hemp May be Profitable for NC Farmers, Doesn’t Get People High By Kay Whatley Edited by Warren Williams (NCIHA), Kim Beaver, and Nicole Banks Before farmers can get industrial hemp seed in the ground, or even determine what their […]
Contributed by Ray Shell Audition for Death of a Salesman in Wilson NC, and bring this famous play to life for local audiences. As the play’s Director, I’ll be overseeing the auditions, which are January 18 and 19, […]
Released by US Census Bureau PIO North Carolina’s population gain over the July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015, period ranked it behind only Texas, Florida, California, Georgia and Washington. Notably, Florida added more people […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor The Snack Bag Ministry offers nourishment to the needy in our community. This ministry plays a vital role in the survival of some of our community’s most vulnerable people. The snack bags are distributed from […]
Governor Pat McCrory has declared November 29 through December 5 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to update their emergency supplies kits and review emergency plans. “During the past two years we’ve seen several statewide winter storms […]
Contributed by Cindy Privette Families from Zebulon and Wendell may receive nonperishable food items from the Zebulon United Methodist Church’s food pantry, based on the number of members in the family. No proof of financial […]
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is accepting applications for the state’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) beginning December 1, 2015. Households eligible to apply for LIEAP must contain a person […]
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 […]
By Jen Kendrick, NCDA&CS State Veterinarian Doug Meckes announced additional precautions that are being put in place to help NC prepare for a possible introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The NC Department of Agriculture […]
Atkinson Milling Company features a grist mill built in 1757, and is a rare water powered grist mill operating in the Five County Area. The company is based at 95 Atkinson Mill Road, Selma NC. The mill building as it is now […]
Farm Aid 2014 Rocks Raleigh, Draws Awareness to Farm Issues The Grey Area news staff are thankful to the Farm Aid organization for providing us with access during this event. It was an incredible event […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Disappointment. That is the feeling of many in Franklin County following the destruction of public records due to mold contamination. As more details come out, there may be more finger-pointing and […]
Photo gallery of Bunn, North Carolina 2013 holiday happenings from December 14, 2013. […]
In our May 15, 2011, newspaper issue, we reported on the Glen Alpine NC search for a large cat seen repeatedly in the area by residents and police patrols. Reports from their local police described the […]
Driving along US 264, a signpost announces the Country Doctor Museum. Locals and visitors alike may be intrigued by this sign, and decide to take the Bailey NC exit and check out this history museum. According to […]
By Frank and Kay Whatley It’s recycling on a large scale: renovating last century’s buildings and bringing life and light back to downtown areas. Decades ago, as the buildings decayed and businesses fled to flashy […]
An abundance of road kill, and warm weather, means an abundance of vultures hanging around this winter. Turkey vultures (red headed) clean up road kill alongside the slightly more aggressive black vultures (black headed). Serving […]
By Brian Bowman, Town of Knightdale Starting in March, a new yard waste collection truck will circle Knightdale, North Carolina. The truck includes a special claw system for picking up branches and bags of grass clippings. Half […]
By Kay Whatley Like many families, ours has spread across the country. With my oldest daughter living all the way on the West Coast, visits are tough. Luckily, she recently made a trip to Boston MA, bringing her […]
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