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Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne.
Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work
Spring Hope will receive nearly $3 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority funding to retool the town’s water and sewer systems. Gov. Roy Cooper announced $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants Wednesday, a day after the Water Infrastructure Authority met to consider grant requests from local governments. The awards include a combined $2,960,880 for […] The post Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Raleigh's Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Donates 176 Fans to Aid Vulnerable Residents Amidst Rising Temperatures
As the heat index in Raleigh continues to climb, the Eta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity has stepped up with a gesture aimed at offering respite to those hit hardest by the soaring temperatures. This past Saturday, the fraternity brothers pooled their resources to purchase and donate 176 fans to the Wake County Health and Human Services for distribution, as reported by QC News. Their philanthropic effort marks an increase from the previous year, adding more resources to combat the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable populations.
Nash County recruiting EMS personnel to fill vacancies
After public safety concerns voiced by residents and reports of staff shortages resulting in the temporary closure of at least one Emergency Medical Services facility, Nash County leaders are hopeful that help is on the way. With the new fiscal year's budget, which benefited from a revaluation that saw taxable property values increase, some of the additional revenue has already been put to good use for recruitment and retention efforts in the county's EMS department. ...
Local officials seek guidance on opioid funds
The funds from a federal opioid settlement are finding their way into local communities in North Carolina. Nash County is due to receive $9.8 million over 18 years to address the harm created by opioid addiction. Officials here have two more community meetings planned to get feedback on what needs to be done locally to combat opioid addiction. The community feedback gathered from these conversations will be an integral part of creating a Nash County Opioid Action Plan, according to Tia Foula, assistant county manager...
Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months
Within weeks of the 2022 fall semester, three staff members at East Wake High reported fellow teacher James Rencher to East Wake Principal Stacey Alston, according to recently leaked emails and letters given exclusively to WRAL News. It would take 19 more months before law enforcement was notified. On Oct....
Bailey firefighters help battle church blaze
The Bailey Fire Department’s ladder truck came in handy Thursday as firefighters from at least 11 volunteer departments converged on a rural Wilson County church that caught fire from a lightning strike. Officials say lightning struck the steeple of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church at 7335 Springfield School Road west of Lucama. When the burning roof collapsed, Bailey firefighters sprayed the […] The post Bailey firefighters help battle church blaze first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its July meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS • Cindy Dunn, school to […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC State Newsstand: Eli Serrano III signs above slot value contract with New York Mets
After being selected with the 111th overall pick by the New York Mets, former NC State outfielder Eli Serrano III elected to begin his professional career by signing with the team Sunday afternoon. Serrano, a two-year starter with the Wolfpack, received a $697,500 signing bonus, an above slot value price, sources confirmed to TheWolfpacker.com. The […] The post NC State Newsstand: Eli Serrano III signs above slot value contract with New York Mets appeared first on On3.
Ask the Meteorologist: How our weather went from extreme heat & drought to days of flood potential
How our weather went from extreme heat & drought to days of flood potential. For days, even weeks, the WRAL Weather team spoke repeatedly of dangerous heat. RDU has hit 100 degrees nine times already this summer. Suddenly, the weather has changed its tone within the past week or so.
Crews begin blasting underground rock in downtown Raleigh behind former Administration Building
If you're going to be in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, you may hear some loud banging noises or explosions.Crews are beginning to blast underground rock behind the former State Administration Building on Jones Street across from the science museum.This will impact traffic, particularly on Jones, McDowell, Salisbury and Lane streets.Roads surrounding the construction site will be shut down 15 minutes before a blast and remain closed for up to five minutes following the blast to verify the area is clear.Blasts will happen twice a day Monday through Friday. The first blasts are expected to go off at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.Flaggers will be present to alert people to any sidewalks or building doors that are closed.
'You can't do it on your own': NC State meteorology grad brings plush business to GalaxyCon
Tucked away among a group of warehouses in southwest Raleigh is Emily Foster with more than 10,000 plushies that she designed for her business, Alpacasews. A fraction of those plushies will be at GalaxyCon Raleigh this weekend. Foster originally started her business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while...
NC State basketball’s Kevin Keatts talks Wolfpack’s transfers, ‘swag’ and leadership
N.C. State basketball coach Kevin Keatts held a summer press conference recently at the Dail Basketball Center, which will feature some new art as a reminder of the Wolfpack’s recent ACC Tournament championship and Final Four run. During a 30-minute question-and-answer session with media members, Keatts discussed N.C. State's...
Apex man accused of imprisoning 16-year-old employee at parent's home in Cumberland County
An Apex arrested on a Cumberland County warrant last month is accused of holding a 16-year-old employee captive at his parent's Gray's Creek home for two days, according to court records. Suvid James Kakkar, 23, is charged with felonious restraint, court records state. On June 6, according to an arrest...
Lights now up on dark Raleigh street after home invasion attempt sparked concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After months of waiting, streetlights that used to lie on the ground are now up in a Raleigh townhome community. One homeowner hopes the lights will prevent another attempted home invasion. CBS 17 spoke to Precious almost two months ago when two men, one of...
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