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Ground to be broken for work on future shell building in Nashville
A ceremonial turning of dirt is set for early next week at the site of a future shell building at the Nashville Business Center just west of town and close to the Business U.S. 64 interchange with U.S. 64. The gathering is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday. The project is a partnership between Nash County and the town to help attract more industry to a location within an hour’s drive of the Research Triangle Park and five miles from Interstate 95. ...
Regional Boys & Girls Clubs’ facility undergoes improvements
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region’s large facility is getting spruced up inside. Work on the clubs’ Lucy Ann Boddie Brewer Unit off West Raleigh Boulevard started recently, and the plan is to soon start work on the gymnasium part of the facility. Clubs CEO Ron Green said in a recent interview that clubhouse’s namesake had high standards. Brewer, who lived from 1931 to 1994, served...
Nashville firefighters set to receive raises in approved budget
The Nashville Town Council recently approved a 2024-25 fiscal year budget that takes into account the recent revaluation of real property in Nash County. Because of the countywide revaluation, the taxable value of real property in the town grew an estimated 19.15 percent. This influx of increased revenue played a big part in the town council being able to secure a 7.5 percent merit pay raise for the town’s firefighters,...
Rachel Hunt kicks off campaign farm tour here
SIMS — Rachel Hunt, Democratic candidate for North Carolina lieutenant governor, kicked off her statewide farm tour Saturday afternoon at Sharp Farms in Sims. Hunt spoke about the importance of agriculture to the state and backing farmers to a crowd of more than 100 local supporters. “I wanted to have a farm rally because I know how important farming is […] The post Rachel Hunt kicks off campaign farm tour here first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
July Fourth festivities planned in Castalia
CASTALIA — A Fourth of July celebration scheduled Thursday features a full day of festivities capped by a fireworks show marking the 248th anniversary of American independence. Food trucks and craft vendors will provide plenty of dining options and specialty items for the event, which kicks off with a car cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the vacant […] The post July Fourth festivities planned in Castalia first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell to host 3rd annual fireworks show
Wendell’s annual fireworks show is back for its third year July 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wendell Community Park, located at 601 W. Third Street. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, outdoor activities, and music prior to the fireworks display, that begins at sundown. The Wendell Board of Commissioners approved the Town’s first fireworks show in 2022, which brought […] The post Wendell to host 3rd annual fireworks show first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell celebrates Independence Day early
For a third consecutive year, people in and around Wendell got an early start on the celebration of Independence Day with a community festival and fireworks show July 2. The event drew thousands of people for children’s activities, food trucks, and of course fireworks — and many said they liked getting an early start on the holiday. “It’s good,” said […] The post Wendell celebrates Independence Day early first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bailey OKs $1.5M budget for 2024-25
The town of Bailey adopted its 2024-25 fiscal year budget on June 17, a balanced effort with a tax rate of 68 cents per $100 in property valuation and anticipated revenue equaling $333,805. A general fund balance appropriation of $369,696 was also included in the package, per Town Administrator Joel Killion, but it’s not expected to be needed the entire […] The post Bailey OKs $1.5M budget for 2024-25 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Road paving, traffic light construction and sewer project lead to expected road closures
Road closures have been a reality for Brown Countians within the last few months and it looks like they might be for the foreseeable future. Brown County Highway Department Office Manager Sandra Pool said that construction on Gatesville road was scheduled to wrap up last week, with the primary focus this week being on Bear Creek and Branstetter roads.
Tree down in Wake Forest; lightning strikes barn in Willow Springs, sparking fire
Severe weather caused thousands across North Carolina to lose power Sunday night with minor reports of storm damage. Rain and storms could impact the Monday morning commute, especially east of the Triangle and along the Interstate 95 corridor, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. However, the bulk of the rain should move away by 8 a.m.
Wake Forest traffic lights out for 2 hours at US 1/Capital Blvd. intersections
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake Forest town officials warned drivers for about two hours Sunday afternoon that traffic signals on U.S. 1/Capital Boulevard were out. Due to traffic signal outages, Wake Forest Police officers were directing traffic at intersections, according to a news release just after 4 p.m. Sunday.
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