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An unfinished state budget creates operating pains for the UNC System
This is typically the time of year when the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors would be reviewing the new state budget, assessing legislative gains, and looking ahead to when students return to campus in August. But budget talks in the House and Senate broke down in June. While the House approved a $31.7 […]
Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win
The North Carolina Education Lottery has announced a big win by a Pitt County woman. According to a news release from NCEL, a family vacation led Winterville resident Claudette Cox to play her grandchildren’s birthdays as her Cash 5 numbers, a decision that led to a $569,347 jackpot win. “We had just gone on vacation together […] The post Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Iconic North Carolina Based Department Store Is Restructuring and Saving Jobs
When I saw the headline about Belk, my stomach dropped. We cannot lose this local institution. But this iconic North Carolina based department store is actually restructuring. The goal is better financial health and saving jobs. Iconic North Carolina Based Department Store Is Restructuring. According to the Charlotte Observer, Belk...
Wake Forest deemed ‘age-friendly community’ by AARP
The town of Wake Forest became one of twenty communities statewide to be accepted into AARP’s network of age-friendly communities during a Board of Commissioners meeting last week. The designation speaks to a high level of comfort and livability afforded to senior citizens in Wake Forest, and commends the town for having created an environment where older residents have opportunities […] The post Wake Forest deemed ‘age-friendly community’ by AARP first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest Head Coach Talks ‘Consequences’ of Roster Changes
A significant NCAA rule change is forthcoming as it pertains to scholarships and roster limits, as the conferences have agreed on the new roster sizes and scholarship adjustments as part of the settlement (...)
Clayton names new fire marshal
CLAYTON — The town has hired Michael Tatum as its new fire marshal. He brings to Clayton more than 14 years of experience in fire code enforcement, planning, emergency management and investigations. Tatum’s career has spanned roles with the Pittsboro Fire Department, Lee County and, most recently, the Cary Fire Department, where he was an assistant fire marshal. During his […] The post Clayton names new fire marshal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
St. Aug’s accreditation response leaves more unanswered questions
RALEIGH – Marlon Lee is ready to be present at his alma mater to welcome students on Aug. 19 - the scheduled first day of classes. Lee, a Smithfield town councilman, Clayton High School teacher and girls’ basketball coach, and a member of St. Augustine’s 1996-97 CIAA men’s basketball championship team, said his presence is the current limit of his Falcon pride.
NC State football coach Dave Doeren talks expectations, transfer portal at ACC media day
CHARLOTTE — NC State football coach Dave Doeren discussed expectations, maintaining momentum and the Wolfpack's additions from the transfer portal on Thursday at ACC Kickoff, the league’s preseason media event. Coming off a 9-4 overall record, including a 6-2 mark in the ACC, the Wolfpack welcomes back several starters and a highly-touted group...
Gov. Cooper rallies support for Harris, keeps quiet about VP pick status
Gov. Cooper rallies support for Harris, stays silent about VP pick. Governor Roy Cooper spoke at an event for the Harris campaign Thursday, his first appearance since Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. This comes amid speculation that he might be chosen to join her on the ticket.
Opening round of the USA softball girls’ class a 12u & 16u national championship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In the USA softball girls’ Class a 12u & 16u National Championship, the Phoenix from Vinton, Virginia took on the lady Lightning Gold from Raleigh, North Carolina. In the 6th inning, Phoenix’s Zoe Sartin hit one into the gap and brought Macy Akers home from third as Virginia extended its […]
Wake County woman charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Laura Jacquellen Toole, 25, of 9608 Leslieshire Drive, Raleigh. Toole was charged with one count of insurance fraud, which is a felony. According to special agents with the NC Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division, Toole attempted to defraud Nationwide Insurance Company by falsifying vet records to receive pet […] The post Wake County woman charged with insurance fraud first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Tech joins other community colleges in effort to license more elementary teachers
When she was an elementary student in Wake County Schools, Jordyn Johnson would often come home and reteach the lessons she had learned to her dolls. Johnson always imagined she would one day become a teacher. Today, Johnson is a first grade teacher at Kingswood Elementary in Cary, but it...
WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities
After the ER, WakeMed program helps trauma victims return to life. The emergency department at WakeMed Raleigh hospital has treated a record number of people this year for traumatic injuries that resulted from violent attacks. Hospital officials tell WRAL News they have treated 113 gun shot wound victims from January...
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