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Nashville council tables vote on church purchase again
The Nashville Town Council on Tuesday tabled a vote on whether to purchase the vacant Fellowship Church building for a new town hall. The council decided to take up the matter again at its Aug. 6 meeting, so that council members could receive information about the consistency of soils on the property, if expansion of the septic system was possible and how much it would cost if it was. This is the second time the council voted to table a vote on the issue. The...
Nash school board calls special meeting
Nash County Board of Education members plan to take action on an undisclosed matter they’re first scheduled to discuss behind closed doors. A special called meeting is set for noon on Monday, Nash County Public Schools announced in a news release Wednesday afternoon. Members will meet via videoconference, and all public portions of the meeting will be livestreamed on a […] The post Nash school board calls special meeting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel
The city of Wilson plans to sell the historic Cherry Hotel to the same development company that is building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the development agreement with New South Ventures Wilson, LLC during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The amended agreement includes an assignment of rights and obligation to […] The post Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Court case against town of Elm City continued
WILSON — Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins continued Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s case against the town of Elm City, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley on Monday. Merando filed a motion for relief from judgment, temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on June 28, claiming the board broke state law in passing […] The post Court case against town of Elm City continued first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Help coming within 5 years for busy intersection
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to make improvements on N.C. 58 (Nash Street) where it intersects with Airport Road and Lake Wilson Road. Andrew Barksdale, public relations officer with the NCDOT, said Wednesday that the improvements will include added and lengthened turning lanes. Project No. U-6111 has an estimated cost of $700,000 Barksdale said. “It has not been designed […] The post Help coming within 5 years for busy intersection first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Post demerger, school systems see shift in hiring needs
In about a month, staff and faculty of Edgecombe County Public Schools will be returning to the classroom to welcome students for the start of the 2024-25 school year. The district will look quite different in the upcoming school year — a result of the demerger that is bringing students who live on the Edgecombe County side of Rocky Mount into the school system. Prior to the demerger, all Rocky Mount public school students were served by the Nash County Public Schools system. Along with...
Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Ken Fontenot, who is running for the N.C. House. I believe Ken Fontenot is the ideal candidate to represent our community and bring about positive change for our district. Ken Fontenot’s impressive background as a veteran, teacher and pastor makes him uniquely qualified for the role. His experience in these diverse […] The post Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Input needed for new ‘dream’ playground in Rocky Mount, city says
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — The City of Rocky Mount is inviting kids and adults to give their input on a new playground coming to the community. The new playground will be built in Bea Holman Park in a span of three days, with the help of the nonprofit organization KaBOOM! and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, according to the city.
Franklin County horse farm tour Aug. 2
Area horse owners and equine enthusiasts are invited to join the Franklin County Center for the 28th Annual Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour Aug. 2. The tour starts at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude around 2:30 pm. Participants will carpool to three area horse farms in the Bunn and Louisburg areas followed by lunch and door prizes. Cost is […] The post Franklin County horse farm tour Aug. 2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nashville's Metro Council Clears "Choose How You Move" Transit Plan for November Ballot
In a unified move that paves the way for a sweeping transformation of Nashville's transit system, the Metro Council voted unanimously to approve Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s ambitious transportation plan, dubbed "Choose How You Move." The vote means that the referendum will be placed on the November ballot, providing Nashvillians with the decisive vote on the city’s transportation future. The comprehensive plan promises to deliver enhanced sidewalks, a fleet of community transit centers, and an around-the-clock transit system, as reported by WKRN.
Nash County needs Election Day poll workers
NASHVILLE — The Nash County Board of Elections is calling for poll workers to facilitate this year’s general election. Those interested in working on Nov. 5 must be registered to vote in Nash County and be of good moral character; additional qualifications needed to thrive in what is sure to be a fast-paced environment include solid communication and […] The post Nash County needs Election Day poll workers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Museum preserves legacy of rural health care
Bloodsucking leeches, coffin-shaped tablets and a mechanical “lung” are among the more than 5,000 items on display at the Country Doctor Museum in Nash County. The museum’s collection, spread across two renovated doctors’ offices from the 19th century and a building that once held horse-drawn carriages, is filled with quirky artifacts and crude instruments from the early days of modern […] The post Museum preserves legacy of rural health care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Area towns receive help with water projects
Several area towns will receive drinking water and wastewater funding after projects were approved in Tuesday’s State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting in Raleigh. The announcement of $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants was made by Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday. All together, 79 projects in 30 counties, including 51 construction projects were approved. North […] The post Area towns receive help with water projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs
Again I want to thank The Wilson Times for your continued coverage of veterans’ organizations in Wilson County, including your outstanding coverage of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 throughout the years. During our annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue, it felt good to not once hear someone say “I did not know there is a DAV chapter in Wilson.” Thank […] The post With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award
The N.C. Bar Association awarded Wilson attorney B. Perry Morrison Jr. with the Citizen Lawyer Award at its annual meeting in Charlotte on June 21. Morrison is the owner of Morrison Law Firm, PLLC, which he opened in 2004 following 15 years of practice at two other law firms. He is one of seven attorneys to receive the distinction for […] The post Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fontenot should forbid third-party attack ads
Re: “Committing to a positive campaign” by Ken Fontenot, July 16: Rep. Fontenot did not insist on running a positive campaign in 2022. If he did not agree with vicious attacks on the character of his opponent, Rep. Linda Cooper-Suggs, he should have demanded those attacks stop. Just because his campaign didn’t pay for ads or the flyer said “not […] The post Fontenot should forbid third-party attack ads first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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