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Toddler bitten by copperhead snake on playground in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A toddler was bitten by a snake on the playground of La Petite Academy in Raleigh early Tuesday morning. Raleigh fire and EMS crews responded to 1420 Hedingham Boulevard around 10:43 a.m. in reference to a toddler bitten by a juvenile copperhead. CBS 17 has...
Half of Wake schools' HVAC jobs are vacant, ahead of upcoming heat wave
Ahead of a heat wave this week, Wake County schools says it's well short on workers to handle broken air-conditioning units. During a meeting of the facilities committee Tuesday, school board members said they understood the high cost of shoring up the district’s HVAC systems — and making sure enough people can do it. But they said the district needs to be more transparent with the public about how much it will cost and what is being done about short- and long-term HVAC problems.
Panda Express seeking to hire managers at September job fair in Wilson
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Panda Restaurant Group, which owns the wildly popular Panda Express restaurants, has a hiring event for store managers coming up in Wilson. Managers oversee one store and do everything from hiring to directing workers, while also meeting financial goal. Benefits include full benefits, 401k...
Pepper spray used to stop altercation
While the Vikings were battling on the field, two 15-year olds were battling each other on the public walkway at South Granville High School. Creedmoor Police Chief Troy Wheless confirmed that pepper spray was used to separate the two Granville County Public School students at the Friday, Aug. 23 game. Both individuals were treated on-scene by Granville Heath System’s EMS. […] The post Pepper spray used to stop altercation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
39th Annual Littleton Lake Gaston Festival returns Friday
The unofficial summer season never fades quietly in the Lake Gaston region. It’s a time when visitors and guests, both old and new, come together in historic downtown Littleton for the cherished tradition of the Littleton Lake Gaston Festival on Labor Day weekend. The 39th Annual Littleton Lake Gaston...
An Interview with 4H State Horse Show Participants
The Virginia 4-H State Championship Horse & Pony Show will be held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington September 5-8. Highland County has five delegates attending this year. These girls have been fundraising for the opportunity to attend the show, and I was able to catch up with them at various events to learn more about what they are looking forward to and the events they plan to participate in.
McDonalds honors local fire department
McDonalds of South Hill presented South Hill Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Vaughan with a donation check for $1500 for their service to the community. “We wanted to thank the fire department for the incredible work that they do for the community. We know they have had a challenging few months since the warehoouse fire. We wanted to show them how much we appreciate them with a donation and meal. We will also be providing 40 meals to the members who couldn’t make it today.” (Jami Snead/Editor)
Birdie’s Opening on Fayetteville Street
Birdie’s flies onto Fayetteville Street—and it’s for everyone. If you’ve written off Downtown—or Fayetteville Street—unthink everything. LM Restaurants and Highwoods Properties’ highly anticipated Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen promises to bring back NC’s Main Street—and she’s a beaut. Built on...
Red Hot & Blue Returns to Raleigh
Red Hot & Blue is smokin’ out a new location in Raleigh. Feeling *blue* about Red Hot & Blue’s exodus? Well, prepare to take a trip down memory lane, as the cherished chain is making a comeback with its new hot spot in the former Quail Corners Shopping Center service station opening as early as October. Oh, the nostalgia!
A steep price to pay: Virginia's new safety campaign hits drunk drivers right in wallet
RICHMOND – As we head into the final weekend of unofficial summer celebrations – Labor Day – the commonwealth of Virginia has rolled out enhancements to its long-running “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Backed by data from the market-research firm Dynata, this iteration of the 23-year-old program features a website called “What’s the Damage?” that puts a more financial-focused spin on the dangers of drunk driving. At the centerpiece of the campaign is a list...
Over 6,000 ‘noncitizens’ purged from Virginia voter rolls and more state headlines
• “A Virginia voter roll purge sparks renewed rhetoric over ‘non-citizens’ casting ballots.”—NBC News • “Political analyst says Harris, Democrats ‘clearly the favorites’ in Virginia.”—WRIC • “Chesterfield sheriff endorses Donald Trump, prompting ethics questions.”—VPM News • “Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million.”—Augusta Free Press • “Virginia ranks 7th in nation […]
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