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Aviation company flies supplies to storm victims
Liz Dunster watched as relief supplies were loaded into a small, single-engine airplane at Adventist World Aviation in preparation for another flight to storm-stricken areas of western North Carolina. The humanitarian aid organization based at Wilson Industrial Airport has been using its fleet of planes and group of dedicated pilots to fly needed supplies following Hurricane Helene. “This is really […] The post Aviation company flies supplies to storm victims first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knights bow to Hurricanes in 3-A finale
It’s OK if the Greenfield School varsity boys soccer team finishes fourth in the 2-A/3-A Coastal Plain Independents Conference because the Knights are ranked No. 4 among NCISAA 2-A teams with the state playoffs looming. Greenfield suffered its second 3-1 loss this season to CPIC-leading and unbeaten Cape Fear Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Forbes Field. That loss dropped […] The post Knights bow to Hurricanes in 3-A finale first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC Whirligig Festival growing in size and offerings
The N.C. Whirligig Festival is stretching its footprint again this year and turning up the volume on fun, entertainment and vendors — lots of vendors — to celebrate the 20th year of the annual event. “We’re just proud to have reached this milestone,” said Theresa Mathis, festival director. “So many festivals don’t live this long in a community. And COVID […] The post NC Whirligig Festival growing in size and offerings first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hedingham Mass Shooting Victims’ Families, Survivors Sue Accused Shooter, His Parents, Homeowner’s Association, and Private Security Firm
The suit alleges that the Hedingham HOA and the private security firm hired to patrol the neighborhood received reports of the accused shooter’s “aggressive” and “suspicious” behavior ahead of the tragic mass shooting. The post Hedingham Mass Shooting Victims’ Families, Survivors Sue Accused Shooter, His Parents, Homeowner’s Association, and Private Security Firm appeared first on INDY Week.
Commissioners approve rezoning request for new 141-lot subdivision
More housing is on the way in Nash County. At Monday’s meeting, the Nash County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning a 137.72-acre tract of land to allow the development of a 141-lot subdivision. The new subdivision will be located on both sides of N.C. 58 and along the north side of Boddie Mill Pond Road outside of Nashville. ...
Garden club accents downtown ahead of festival
The Spring Hope Garden Club took downtown under its care on Sept. 28, planting new flowers and smartening up the area for the Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival. In total, 60 mums and eight flats of pansies were bedded. “We change out the flowers from summer flowers — the zinnias and the petunias — to mums for the Pumpkin Festival […] The post Garden club accents downtown ahead of festival first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Eric Church Extends ‘To Beat The Devil’ Residency At His Nashville Bar Chief’s, Adds Four New Dates
Keep 'em coming, Chief. When Eric Church opened his new Nashville bar, Chief's, this past spring, he announced that he would be performing a 19-show residency called To Beat The Devil at the bar's music venue, the Neon Steeple. The result was a Church show unlike any other. From a surprise choir to never-before-heard stories about his life and career, the show gave fans an intimate look at Church and an unforgettable experience. (You can read more about it here if you want, but just be warned that it contains spoilers). Well Church wrapped up his run of 19 shows this summer -...
New state law requires law enforcement officer in emergency room
A new state law aimed to protect health care workers, patients and visitors within emergency departments across the state went into effect Oct. 1. The Hospital Violence Protection Act is part of N.C. House Bill 125 and requires an armed law enforcement officer in every emergency department. Wilson Medical Center currently has a member of its security team stationed in […] The post New state law requires law enforcement officer in emergency room first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Research Triangle Welcomes Three New Affordable Housing Communities
National real estate firm Pratum Cos. and non-profit affordable housing developer DHIC have successfully launched three new affordable housing communities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The projects, collectively offering over 450 units, are located in Apex, Raleigh, and Durham. The properties include:
Robinson blasts state’s response to Helene; blames Cooper
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at a campaign gathering Monday afternoon in Rocky Mount called the state-level response to Hurricane Helene in the western part of North Carolina “100 percent abysmal” and placed the blame on Gov. Roy Cooper. Robinson, who is the Republican nominee for governor in the Nov. 5 election, spoke at the North Winstead Avenue location of Gardner’s Barbecue and gave attendees who packed the venue an update about what he has seen in the devastated areas of the state. ...
Vikings fall in five at Louisburg
South Granville and Louisburg met Oct. 3 with a lot on the line. The teams were battling for the top spot in the 2A Division of the Northern Lake Athletic Conference, a possible higher seed in the 2A state playoffs and bragging rights. South Granville already had one win over the Warriors and looked to make the clean sweep, but […] The post Vikings fall in five at Louisburg first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest veterans groups conduct final flag raising of the year
Local veterans groups in Wake Forest collaborated to hold the year’s last memorial flagraising Monday morning to honor a fallen friend and fellow service member. The event honored Homer Aikin. It was attended by town officials, his family, and a number of his friends from the American Legion Post 187, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8466. Attendees gathered […] The post Wake Forest veterans groups conduct final flag raising of the year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Letter: The lineman from Rocky Mount are amazing
Our neighborhood on Peach Street in Shelby was devastated on the morning of Sept. 27 by Hurricane Helene. We received 4-5 inches of rain the day before, and the ground was soaked. The wind and sound of falling trees woke us around 5 a.m. Needless to say, we were without power, and many of my neighbors had trees on their homes for days. ...
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