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aMONKst the art event is November 18, 2016. Source: Young Professionals of the Twin Counties, Rocky Mount NC.

“aMONKst the art” Event Celebrates Rocky Mount Native Son

November 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Desiree Dolberry, Young Professionals of the Twin Counties aMONKst the art is a night to celebrate 20th century jazz and 20th century photography. We will recognize Rocky Mount’s native son, Thelonious Monk, a notorious […]

Placing of Historical Markers in NC

August 15, 2012 Kay Whatley

The North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Advisory Committee meets twice each year, to review applications and make decisions on placement of new historical markers. One marker placed this year in the area commemorates Thelonious Monk. […]

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The Strange-ness: New, Giant Rat Species Found

September 28, 2017

A new species of rodent has been discovered — a rat more than four times standard size and weighing more than 2 lbs. This new mammal was found running from a felled tree in a […]

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The Strange-ness: US Government Decides Not To Build Death Star

January 18, 2013

By Kay Whatley, Editor Did you know that any American can start a petition for change? On petitions.whitehouse.gov, you can sign or start petitions for the issues you’d like to see the government address. Any petition reaching 100,000 […]

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The Strange-ness: Finnish Wallpaper Aims to Show 10 Things for a Happier World

July 11, 2018

Finnish interiors brand FEATHR have created a wallpaper to mark the arrival of President Trump and President Putin to Helsinki for the 16th July Helsinki summit – and to show what they could learn from […]