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Vietnam veterans reconnect after 53 years
It had been 53 years since Jesus Rodriguez Garcia had last talked to his Army buddy, but he was determined to see him one more time. Garcia drove almost 1,000 miles last month to reconnect with mechanic Richard Howell. “Jesse” Garcia is known around Wilson as a truck driver who hauled tobacco for Forbes Transfer Company for 38 years. “The […] The post Vietnam veterans reconnect after 53 years first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCCU Student Carrie Everett Crowned Miss North Carolina 2024
RALEIGH, NC – A new Miss North Carolina has been crowned. Carrie Everett was crowned on Saturday, June 29. Everett is Miss Johnston County and is a rising Sophomore at NC Central University (NCCU), an HBCU in Durham. During the competition, Everett promoted her community service initiative “We Need...
'Legacy of service:' Former Goldsboro mayor Al King dies at 92
The community will gather to remember former Goldsboro Mayor Al King on Sunday. The City of Goldsboro announced King's death earlier this week, saying, "He made an unforgettable impact on the city of Goldsboro. He made history as the first and only Black person to serve as mayor of the city."
Clayton launches its downtown social district next week: 'a game-changer'
The Triangle area is getting another social district.The Town of Clayton will launch its' downtown social district next week on Thursday, July 11 starting at 10 a.m."The social district is a game-changer for Downtown Clayton," Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod said in a press release. "It's about bringing people together in a fun, relaxed environment while supporting our fantastic local establishments."The Downtown Clayton Social District runs along:Main Street from Ellington Street to Smith StreetFirst Street from O'Neil Street to Horne StreetSecond Street from O'Neil Street and Lombard StreetIt will operate Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday...
County Planning Board backs event space near Benson
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Planning Board on June 18 gave its blessing to an event venue near Benson. The request now goes to County Commissioners on Aug. 5. Neal and Dhanraj Pancholi want to build an event space on 13.15 acres at 726 Denning Road, where they have a home. “Big-picture plans propose an enclosed event building and then […] The post County Planning Board backs event space near Benson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department improves response rating
Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department had a big celebration Tuesday night. Homeowners, landowners and businesses within its coverage area will likely see insurance savings. Lee Kennedy, rating inspector with the N.C. Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal, was there to deliver the good news. Bakertown’s fire response rating went from a 9S to a 6. Departments are scored on […] The post Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department improves response rating first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wayne County Animal Shelter Begins Month Of Freedom Adoption Event
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Animal Shelter is celebrating July with the “Month of Freedom Adoption Event,” which waives all adoption fees for dogs and cats in the shelter. This event runs now through July 31, 2024. Residents can view available animals online at www.waynegov.com/pets. Adoption hours...
Fontenot works hard for all Wilson constituents
I have lived in Wilson all my life. I was a young man in Gov. Jim Hunt’s first two terms and a family man in Governor Hunt’s second two terms. I remember when a lot of our current city had dirt roads where there is now pavement. I have seen decent progress throughout Wilson, although most of it has taken […] The post Fontenot works hard for all Wilson constituents first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The SPOT sports complex will serve community
The SPOT is getting closer to its 10-acre sports complex on Wooten Boulevard behind Fred’s Food Club. Matt Edwards, executive director of The SPOT, which stands for Sharing Positive Outcomes Together, said he’s hopeful the new athletic complex will be completed late 2024 or into 2025. Construction hasn’t started yet. The complex, he said, is an expansion of the youth […] The post The SPOT sports complex will serve community first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC Baseball Museum packed with state’s heritage
This story appears in the summer issue of Wilsonian. Baseball means more in North Carolina, and one place immortalizes that greater than any other is the N.C. Baseball Museum. The museum is connected to historic Fleming Stadium, which has seen a storied history of its own, from an Elvis Presley concert to a Negro League game where a team full […] The post NC Baseball Museum packed with state’s heritage first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 24-28
The following deed transfers for the week of June 24-28 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Community Mission to Salvador Mosqueda Hernandez and Jose Mosqueda Hernandez, 611 Crowell St., Wilson, $40,000; From Travis Putnam and Crystal Putnam to Noman Alsuhaibi, 4134 Lake Wilson Road N., Wilson, $800,000; From O&L Investments LLC to 3 Cords […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 24-28 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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