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The Edge welcomes British artist Jacqueline Ridley
The Gallery at The Edge will host “Draw the Line,” a solo exhibition by British artist Jacqueline Ridley, on Thursday, Oct. 5:30 to 8 p.m., with an artist’s talk at 6. This exhibition marks a key moment in Ridley’s career, featuring a new collection of work that explores themes of connection, trust and relationships. After more than 30 years living […] The post The Edge welcomes British artist Jacqueline Ridley first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Retired DSS director receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
Glenn Osborne, retired Wilson County Department of Social Services’ director, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award last month. N.C. Rep. Ken Fontenot, R-Wilson, presented the award to Osborne during a ceremony held Sept. 27. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award is considered the highest honor a North Carolina governor can bestow and is presented to […] The post Retired DSS director receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Food, fun, music headline National Night Out
MIDDLESEX — A hearty crowd spilled into the Southern Bank parking lot on Saturday to participate in National Night Out, a gathering designed to strengthen the police-community partnership. The celebration, which ran from 5-8 p.m., featured local food vendors, civic partners and live music. “It’s an opportunity for people to speak to us and see us outside of a formal […] The post Food, fun, music headline National Night Out first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Java
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Lenoir County SPCA has a six-year-old female dog available for adoption. Java is a Pit Bull mix and is currently one of the longest residents at the shelter. Tiffinie Jarman, rescue coordinator at Lenoir County SPCA, said Java is a sweet dog but the odds are against her because of […]
Downtown Smithfield to host Oktoberfest Oct. 12
SMITHFIELD — Oktoberfest is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the 100 Block of South Third Street. The German-themed event will feature beer from Fainting Goat Brewing, JoCo Brewing Co., Crossbones Brewing and Hatchet Brewing Co. A DJ will play music, SoDoSoPa will serve up sausages, and dessert trucks will be on hand. Come ready […] The post Downtown Smithfield to host Oktoberfest Oct. 12 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: EC netters thump Greene, 7-2
SNOW HILL — The Elm City Middle club girls tennis team gave a little bit at the top of its singles lineup but the Vikings more than made up for it the rest of the way Tuesday, Oct. 1, in a 7-2 win at Greene County Middle. Elm City, now 2-0, got singles wins at Nos. 3-6 from Eloise Harrison, […] The post MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUNDUP: EC netters thump Greene, 7-2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Thank Fontenot, not Dems, for teacher pay raises
I read Mr. James Cardin’s comments on education (“Elect Dante Pittman for stronger schools, community,” Sept. 13). Though he is incorrect, he believes that if Democrat Dante Pittman were our N.C. House representative, then education would be better funded. He also seems to imply that if the Democratic Party were in control, it would do a better job funding education. […] The post Thank Fontenot, not Dems, for teacher pay raises first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AREA ROUNDUP: Sallie B. Howard pushes aside Alpha
A slight hiccup in set 3 proved to be just that for the Sallie B. Howard School volleyball team in a four-set win at home against Alpha Academy of Fayetteville on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Eagles won the first two sets, 25-15 and 25-12, before yielding 25-21 in the third. Sallie B. took the fourth set 25-20 to improve to […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Sallie B. Howard pushes aside Alpha first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones start off big week with win
With a pair of key Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association varsity volleyball matches lined up this week for Community Christian Schools, the Cyclones went to work Monday night, Sept. 30, rallying twice to take care of visiting New Bern Christian in four sets at the Peace Church gym. Senior Gracie Beamon hammered 10 kills and sophomore Claire Carter added seven kills […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Cyclones start off big week with win first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FirstWave Innovations receives solar stipend
MIDDLESEX — FirstWave Innovations Inc., which aims to promote global health via sustainable food processing technologies, recently received a stipend to purchase a new solar array. U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-Snow Hill, visited FirstWave Innovations last month to present company executives with an oversize check to celebrate the $457,220 stipend, which will cover the purchase and installation of a […] The post FirstWave Innovations receives solar stipend first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Changes to attendance boundaries spare few schools
SMITHFIELD — Proposed new attendance boundaries for Johnston County’s elementary, middle and high schools would touch many families. “This plan affects a lot of kids,” consultant Mike Miller said recently as he unveiled proposed attendance boundaries before the Johnston County Board of Education. In part, the county is redrawing attendance boundaries to assign students to new schools. “We’re opening two […] The post Changes to attendance boundaries spare few schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
East Duplin falls to Kinston
KINSTON — After trailing just 32-22 at halftime, the East Duplin Panthers were never able to get their offense going in the second half against the Kinston Vikings on Sept. 26. as they were defeated 52-22. The Vikings got off to a perfect start in the game when, on the opening kickoff, kick returner Alex Moore received the ball at three-yard line and outran everyone for a 97-yard touchdown to take a 6-0 lead after failing to score on the two-point conversion attempt. ...
Carolina Family Health Centers earns $1.1M federal grant
Carolina Family Health Centers has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand its behavioral health services. The HRSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Officials say the agency designated the grant to Carolina Family Health Centers to integrate mental health and substance disorder treatment into […] The post Carolina Family Health Centers earns $1.1M federal grant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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