RALEIGH — After a month-long break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday. In addition, the N.C. State Fairgrounds will host several events this weekend. The flea market operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held. One of the largest flea markets in the Southeast, the Raleigh Flea Market is host to hundreds of dealers and craftsmen, with free parking available.The Flea Market …
Month: November 2012
North Carolina Offers a ‘November to Remember’
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 1, 2012) — From wind-powered whirligigs to Wings Over Water, early-season skiing and late-season leaf watching, North Carolina promises visitors a “November to Remember.” Travelers can find information on nearly 300 November events at VisitNC.com, the state’s official travel planning website, and scope out activities in a new “Fall Into Winter” Facebook album filled with images taken this week. With two ski areas adding their snowmaking power to the early snowstorm’s powder, travelers can opt for winter …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Path Newsletter
Click the following link to download our latest issue, one of our finest to date!http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/TGP-Nov-2012.pdf (Information is intended for residents of Vance and Warren Counties in NC and may not apply to other areas) Paul McKenzie, NC Cooperative Extension
US Army Corps of Engineers Public Comment Session on Hydrilla
The US Army Corps of Engineers has published a DRAFT Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (AVMP) for John H. Kerr Reservoir. Before finalizing the plan, they are required to do an Environmental Assessment and are inviting public comment. Thus, the public is invited to attend a “public information and comment session” as listed below: Nov 13, 5:30-7:30 pm, VGCC Civic Center, HendersonNov 15, 5-7 pm, John H. Kerr Visitor Assistance Center, Boydton You may also submit comments via mail or e-mail. …
White House Photo Gallery: Surveying New Jersey Storm Damage
Two days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall in southern New Jersey, President Obama was on hand to witness the devastation, comfort residents, and pledge the full support of the federal government in the recovery effort. The President and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie surveyed the effects of the hurricane from Marine One, and then walked the streets of Brigantine, a town near Atlantic City. The two leaders also visited a community center now serving as a shelter for displaced residents. …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Even with all our electronic gadgets, many of us listen to radio every day when we wake up, eat breakfast, and when we drive to and from work. The wide variety of formats means we can choose our favorite type of music, and radio keeps us up to the minute on news and weather. Ninety-two years ago today was an election day, and the event saw the first scheduled radio broadcast. Station KDKA in Pittsburgh carried the results of the …
Commander Cat Logan, Henderson Native, Catches Infectious Attitude
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen in today’s U.S. Air Force generally spend more time at work than they do at home. With that in mind, Lt. Col. Cat Logan, 52nd Force Support Squadron commander, has aimed throughout her career to create a friendly workplace atmosphere that enhances morale and camaraderie of the Airmen with whom she works. “You may not truly grasp the influence you have on other people,” said the Henderson, N.C., native. “For the most part, people …
Battleship North Carolina sees record year, sets large economic footprint
Last week, the Battleship North Carolina reported its highest annual attendance in 10 years. From Oct. 1, 2011 to Sept. 30, 2012, 216,438 visitors paid to tour the World War II battleship, which is moored across from downtown Wilmington. “That’s an amazing number of visitors,” said Capt. Terry Bragg, the ship’s director. “We sort of build around the summer tourism season and go from there.” The 2012 attendance record is the third best since 1995. That year, the battleship recorded …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Storm Danger Lingers, Thanks to Scammers
North Carolina was spared the worst from Hurricane Sandy, and our hearts go out to those victims who bore the worst of the storm. But the danger isn’t over, because disasters like Sandy bring out scammers as surely as night follows day. Heartless crooks set up fake charities (some with names that sound like established, legitimate organizations) to collect donations for disaster relief that go straight into the scammer’s pocket. Follow our tips to make sure your charitable dollars get …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Nov. 1 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” enjoy the wonders of the Children’s Museum of Alamance County in Burlington. Feel a sense of history at the Cupola House and its gardens in Edenton. Step back in time at the Thomas Day House in Milton. Tour a few of the historic mansions in Wilmington. And lift at glass at Rioja Wine Bar in Greensboro. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten …
Thursday Open Line
One of the great match races in horse racing history took place on this date in 1938 at Baltimore’s Pimlico track between War Admiral and Seabiscuit. The heavily favored War Admiral was larger, as well as the reigning triple crown winner and horse of the year. Seabiscuit’s regular jockey was injured and could not ride that day. Seabiscuit jumped to an early lead, but War Admiral caught up and the two horses raced side by side for almost a mile. …