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City crews work on storm cleanup
Motorists using the eastbound one-way segment of Sunset Avenue in the direction of downtown Thursday morning had to take alternate routes upon approaching the intersection with Pine Street. That was because city crews were removing a tree that fell in front of the Beth Temple El building amid stormy weather the afternoon of Sept. 27. City Manager Peter Varney said over the phone earlier this week that there was extensive...
T-Mobile presents big check to HTI
HENDERSON — HUBZone Technology Initiative was awarded a T-Mobile Hometown Grant to the tune of $45,157 on Friday afternoon. The plan is to put that cash, which will formally enter their coffers soon, towards a service van that will allow the nonprofit to deliver and pick up laptops — and in counties further than it can currently service. HTI’s application was one of 25 to be accepted — and one ...
‘Soul City’: Foundation laid by planned utopia in rural North Carolina helps other towns blossom
WARREN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — After political backlash and running out of funding, America’s first free-standing city, which was started right here in North Carolina, was pretty much deemed a failure. But if you take a closer look, the town in Warren County was far from a failure but more of a launch pad for […]
Fall Spirit With Miss Rachel
"Miss Rachel" as commonly known around the Town of Elm City, has a natural knack for all things floral and arrangement(s). Left to her passion and love, Rachel Robinson can create a masterpiece with just about anything she does. At 82 years of age, this mother, grandmother, auntie, sister, and friend, is not only wearing a green shirt, but two "green thumbs". She is pictured here putting her fall spin on the front of Elm City's Town Hall. This is one small community that is always in awe at what Miss Rachel will come up with next! Please be sure to give her a smile when you see her around because that is what she offers freely in return!
NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery
Many musical artists are planning benefit concerts to help raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina. On Friday night, bluegrass group Gangstagrass will perform a benefit show at the Aria Center, 2609 N. Duke St. in Durham. The performance will raise money for the North Carolina Red Cross's relief efforts in Western North Carolina. Tickets are $25 general admission and $15 for students.
Donations continue ramping up one week after Helene ravages western NC
It's been one week since Helene brought torrential rain, tornadoes, and catastrophic flooding to North Carolina, and local efforts to get help to residents of Western North Carolina are ratcheting up. Hundreds of air drops carrying food, water, and more are taking place every day -- many originating in the Triangle."Every time we reach out and say, hey, we need some more volunteers, five more show up," said Anna Barson, a member of the volunteer organization Triangle Young Professional Civitan, and a volunteer coordinator for a major local drive.Anna said after seeing images of the damage last weekend she decided...
Clayton pulls away from Southeast Raleigh in undefeated showdown as Aiden Smalls tallies 314 total yards
CLAYTON, N.C. — Second-half adjustments rarely turn out as neatly as the ones Clayton made on Friday night to stay undefeated and hand Southeast Raleigh its first loss. The Comets turned its first four possessions of the second half — all but the final one, which ran out the clock — into points to take down Southeast Raleigh 36-13.
Nash County leaders eye results of opioid meetings
Nash County commissioners have a $9.8 million decision on their hands. That’s how much the county is set to receive as its share of a lawsuit settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors over an 18-year period. At Monday’s meeting of the Nash County Board of Commissioners, Assistant Nash County Manager Tia Foula will make her first spending recommendations regarding $2.5 million in opioid settlement funds that the county has already...
Small Business Center Network announces disaster recovery steps
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Small Business Center Network has shared a series of steps for small businesses to recover from the disaster caused by Hurricane Helene. Assess and Document Damage: After a disaster, the first step is to assess the extent of the damage to your property, equipment, inventory, and other business assets. Document everything thoroughly with photos, videos, and detailed notes to have a clear record. This is crucial for reporting the incident to insurance providers and other agencies, ensuring you capture the...
Guns, mace, stun guns: Wake County schools again address safety after latest incidents
School safety is once again at the forefront following two incidents at Triangle schools in the past 48 hours.On Thursday afternoon at 3:45, administrators at South Garner High School alerted Garner Police of a report of a student with a loaded firearm. Authorities detained 18-year-old Rico Owens, who school officials said was found with a stolen, loaded handgun and narcotics. Authorities said they did not believe there was any further threat to the school, and nobody was injured.Owens was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on educational property, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of narcotics.On Friday,...
Western NC farmers worry over Helene's impact on crops, cattle and produce
Farmers in western North Carolina are dealing with so much devastation. That's why the State Farmer’s Market in Raleigh is collecting donations, food and supplies. They're making sure local farmers are not forgotten. Donations are rolling in for hard-hit communities as what's left of some of western North Carolina’s...
NC Highway Patrol’s aviation unit aids disaster relief in western region
NORTH CAROLINA (WAVY) — The North Carolina Highway Patrol’s Aviation Unit mobilized to support disaster relief efforts in the western part of the state. Members of the aviation unit conducted numerous welfare checks and medical evacuations to inaccessible areas. On one mission, the crew evacuated a pregnant woman and successfully transported her to a […]
Triangle healthcare workers provide aid, comfort in western NC: 'Hard to wrap your head around'
Emergency nurse Megan McCormick is back in Raleigh after helping in western North Carolina for more than three days."It's just hard to wrap your head around what a natural disaster can do in such a short time to such a large amount of people," McCormick said of Hurricane Helene.McCormick was working at the emergency department at UNC Health Blue Ridge, where they were slammed with patients."There was nowhere else to go," McCormick said. "Several came in without shoes, without I.D., just very challenging, people to help to get resources to. But they were very appreciative of everything. Every volunteer, every...
Portion of South Avenue to be closed Monday for tree removal
The town of Wake Forest will temporarily close the portion of South Avenue from South Wingate Street to South Main Street/US 1A Oct. 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The temporary road closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a tree that poses a danger to public safety. A signed detour will be in place to safely direct traffic around […] The post Portion of South Avenue to be closed Monday for tree removal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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