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Princeton grill pays tribute to Oli & Eli
PRINCETON — Jerry Jo Creech and her brother, Charles, have opened Oli & Eli’s Grill as a tribute to their parents. “I have always wanted to sell my mom’s hot dog chili and just serve a hot dog,” said Creech, one of 11 siblings who grew up on that chili. “I was going to set up a cart outside … […] The post Princeton grill pays tribute to Oli & Eli first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wrecker Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Collision
SELMA – A driver hauling a disabled Ford F-250 as a favor for a friend, from Stella, NC back to the Burlington area, crashed while traveling through Johnston County around midnight Monday. The roll-back tow vehicle traveled off the roadway for over 700 feet before overturning and throwing the...
Arrests Made In Dollar General Robbery
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two suspects in the armed robbery of Dollar General, at 10525 Cleveland Road, Garner. James Marcus Almond, age 50, of Gardner Road, Four Oaks and a 16 year-old juvenile are charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, and two counts of second degree kidnapping.
Man, woman found dead near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Authorities on Sunday found the bodies of a man and woman inside a burning house at 1224 Scout Road, Four Oaks. Both had suffered gunshot wounds. But the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said it was seeking no suspects, suggesting that either the man or woman had shot the other, set the house on fire and then died […] The post Man, woman found dead near Four Oaks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School administrators hone skills at leadership conference
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County public school administrators gathered July 16-18 at Cleveland High for their annual Leadership Conference. The district holds the conference to provide information for administrators to learn and share with their school teams. On day one, the focus was curriculum and instruction. Day two consisted of departmental overviews and updates. Day three covered policies, procedures and school […] The post School administrators hone skills at leadership conference first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business
SMITHFIELD — An equipment failure caused a small sewage spill on Thursday near Clayton, the county’s Public Utilities Department reported. An air-release valve on a pressure sewer main failed, spilling about 3,000 gallons of raw sewage into a tributary of Reedy Branch. The spill occurred near 7531 U.S. 70 Business, which is near the highway’s interchange with U.S. 70. The […] The post Raw sewage spills near U.S. 70 Business first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Smithfield library to host Sensory Fair
SMITHFIELD — A Sensory Fair is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E. Market St. The library’s Teen Advisory Board invites Johnstonians of all ages to discover sights, sounds, tastes, smells and textures as they explore interactive tables dedicated to each sense. “Come ready to immerse […] The post Smithfield library to host Sensory Fair first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lead Counselor Kim Lewter Is JCPS 2024 Employee Of The Year For Curriculum, Instruction, And Accountability
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Lead School Counselor Kim Lewter has been awarded the JCPS 2024 Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability. She has been in the position for 2 years and has been with the school district for 18 years. Lewter grew up...
MRI tech named Ambassador of Month
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has named Denise Evans, an MRI technologist, Ambassador of the Month. During a recent presentation, CEO Tom Williams said Evans helps patients feel at ease during their procedures. “She reassures them and offers a choice of music to help them relax,” he said. “She takes the time to make sure they’re OK. “Judging by her […] The post MRI tech named Ambassador of Month first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘E.T.’ to phone home from Smithfield amphitheater
SMITHFIELD — “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” is next up in the town’s Movie in the Park series. The screening is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S. Front St. The post ‘E.T.’ to phone home from Smithfield amphitheater first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district
SMITHFIELD — During a meeting on July 11 with downtown leaders, Town Council members were divided on the merits of a social district. Just five days later, a unanimous council voted to ask the state to OK a social district, which would allow downtown visitors to carry beer, wine and mixed drinks along town streets and into participating stores. “If […] The post Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC Gov. Roy Cooper addresses potential VP nod
For the first time, we’re hearing from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper since his name was floated as a potential vice presidential nominee. He’s on the short list for the ticket with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Weather Warn Days are ahead for Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are Weather Warn Days for Western North Carolina. A stalled-out front will move back over the region, bringing torrential rain, with several additional inches of rainfall likely in areas. With the ground already saturated in some locations, flash flooding becomes more likely.
Swifto Acquires Little Friends for NC Expansion
Swifto, a leader in technology-driven pet care services, is thrilled to announce its latest acquisition of Little Friends, a reputable pet sitting and dog walking company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This acquisition marks Swifto’s second strategic move into North Carolina within a few months, following the successful acquisition of Wagz ‘n Whiskerz in April. This rapid expansion is a testament to Swifto’s robust technological infrastructure and commitment to personalized pet care.
North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
North Carolina man wins $240,760 lottery jackpot after buying $1 ticket at grocery store
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Scott Hill, of Davidson, bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket Friday night and won a $240,760 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hill bought his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Harris Teeter Fuel on Griffith Street in Davidson. The odds of matching numbers on all five […]
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