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Wilson County touts new VIPER radio system for better communication, stronger emergency response
Fire crews say VIPER system gives much-needed boost in emergency communication. With two major fire emergencies just one week apart in eastern North Carolina, it can be hard to find a silver lining, but Kenly Fire Chief Paul Whitehurst said there is one. "Because we were on the VIPER system,...
Public Notice: TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID
TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269 An offer of $3,000.00 has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the Town of La Grange, more particularly described as follows: Parcel ID #:. A portion of...
Exhibit shines spotlight on NC sculptors
Thursday, July 11 was another exciting night at the Wilson Arts Center as a huge crowd showed up for the opening reception of the Group Sculpture Invitational Exhibition. The showcase features the works of local and regional artists in a wide range of styles and materials. Artists include Tom Braswell and Jo Brown from Wilson; Greg Carter, Jane Cheer, Kelly […] The post Exhibit shines spotlight on NC sculptors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mini mural, sculpture garden will brighten Elm City
The mini mural and sculpture garden in Elm City will showcase diverse sculptures by talented artists from North Carolina and beyond. Individual freestanding art panels will be thoughtfully placed throughout the garden complex, providing an inspiring canvas for artists to express their creativity through painting. The wall on South Broad and Main streets in Elm City will soon display a […] The post Mini mural, sculpture garden will brighten Elm City first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Candidates set for school board seats
Filing for Wilson County Board of Education seats officially closed last week. School board seats in District 2, District 4 and District 6 are the seats up for grabs in November’s general election. Here’s a look at who is officially running. DISTRICT 2 The District 2 seat will have a new face. Current school board member Velma Barnes announced last […] The post Candidates set for school board seats first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 15-19
The following deed transfers for the week of July 15-19 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Mary Ann Davis to Eriq Jaquan Cooper and Crystal Deann Cooper, 420 E. Wilson St., Elm City, $140,000; From James A. Pender and Alfreda C. Pender to Green Street Home Buyers LLC, 507 Singletary St. SE, Wilson, $29,000; […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 15-19 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements7
Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector. Volunteers needed The Greene County Animal Shelter is looking for dog savvy volunteers to help man an adoption event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug.10, at the Farmer and the Dail Summer Market, 1329 U.S. 158, Snow Hill. Those interested should call 253-2237 and ask for Bianca. ...
Anti-mudslinging message is loud and clear
There were two letters last week addressing Rep. Ken Fontenot’s July 16 column about running a positive campaign and calling on him to prevent any negative ads. While that sounds reasonable, the reality is he does not have any advance knowledge or approval of ads that are sent by outside organizations. That is why they must note on the ad […] The post Anti-mudslinging message is loud and clear first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community forum on opioids draws a full house in Bailey
A community forum in Bailey Town Hall was well-attended Thursday night by attentive residents, many of whom shared their ideas on how Nash County can best combat the opioid addiction crisis. Tia Foula, assistant county manager of Nash County and the county’s opioid settlement manager, welcomed the gathering in the packed Bailey Board of Commissioners meeting room and thanked them for attending. “I have the great pleasure of helping to...
N.C. museum has something for every baseball fan
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The North Carolina Baseball Museum, located at the Historic Flemming Stadium in Wilson, includes displays about the incredibly talented players hailing from the Old North Sate. The idea came about at a traditional Hot Stove banquet before the museum was built in 2002. To...
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