Funk Festival comes to Kinston in two May events
The African-American Heritage Commission of Kinston hosts its fourth annual Funk Festival on May 24 at The Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen St with Gospel Connection II performing from 5 to 8 p.m. Mal Williams Natasha Matthews Malik Turner. John Grant will emcee. jazz follows by The John Brown Little Big Band. May 25 shifts to Lenoir Community College 6 to 11 p.m. featuring Train Wreck.
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Weather Service predicts near normal Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA forecasts nine to 15 named storms with four to eight hurricanes and two to four major storms. Acting administrator Neil Jacobs cites El Nino suppressing activity, while warm seas counter it. Last season had 15 named storms, eight hurricanes, two majors, with Florence and Michael causing 38 deaths and 49 billion in damages.
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Community Yard Sale and Kuumba Arts Garden Groundbreaking
Special to GateHouse Media notes a Swansboro weekend featuring a Community Yard Sale on May 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at Swansboro Municipal Park located at 830 Main St Extension. Shoppers should bring cash for bargains. Also, the community breaks ground for Kuumba Arts Garden at the site, with details on swansboro.recdesk.com.
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Political killings hinder wolf recovery in NC and Southwest
Illegal killings and political resistance hamper endangered wolves in North Carolina and Mexico gray wolves in the Southwest. Despite $80 million spent, red wolves fall to under 36 in NC, while 2018 Mexican gray wolf deaths rise to a record with 131 total. Poaching and gunshot deaths account for a large share of fatalities.
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