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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.
High school roundup: Panthers win 11-0, continue dominant season
The dominant season by the North Pitt soccer team took another step on Monday night in yet another game that wasn’t close. West Craven was the latest team to experience the wrath of a Panthers attack that rarely affords opponents much time to even consider their own offensive game. North Pitt blanked the Eagles, 11-0, and improved to 12-1-1 while stretching its Eastern Plains Conference record to 3-1-1. ...
NCSO’s Salazar honored with service award
ROCKY MOUNT — A Nash County Sheriff’s Office deputy was celebrated on Thursday for bravery in the line of duty. Sgt. Miguel Salazar was granted a “Hometown Heroes” honor for his actions on May 23, when he encountered a burglary suspect on Big Woods Road near Spring Hope. Authorities say the suspect, Juan Salazar, charged Sgt. Salazar with a […] The post NCSO’s Salazar honored with service award 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.
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.
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.
RMA, FCS play tennis at Wesleyan indoor facility
The girls’ tennis teams from Rocky Mount Academy and Faith Christian School had a unique experience on Monday as they played their Carolina Independent Conference match at the indoor tennis facility at North Carolina Wesleyan University, dubbed by many as ‘The Bubble.’ The Lady Eagles (7-1 CIC, 11-5 overall) came away with a 9-0 win by sweeping singles and doubles from the Patriots (4-5 league, 7-6 overall). The match was...
Staub's first goal of season lifts NCWU women's soccer
Two goals proved to be enough for the North Carolina Wesleyan women’s soccer team on Sunday, and Peyton Staub picked an opportune time for her first one. Staub’s goal with less than eight minutes remaining proved to be the match winner as the Bishops slipped past Mary Baldwin 2-1 in a USA South Conference match at Scalf Field. Wesleyan improved to 1-0-1 in the conference and 3-6-1 overall, while MBU...
United Way of Wilson kicks off annual campaign
The United Way of Wilson hosted a community-wide campaign kickoff event Thursday morning with information, fun and hot dogs provided by the Wilson Police Department. “This year’s campaign stands out with an emphasis on the programs supported by the donations that are received during our annual fundraising campaign and the important role the United Way plays in raising funds for […] The post United Way of Wilson kicks off annual campaign first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cyclones succumb to Pungo, 22-14
An eight-player football game that was finally played after two rained-out attempts did not go the way of host Community Christian School on a wet Monday night, Sept. 30. Pungo Christian broke a 14-all tie with a fourth-quarter touchdown and two-point conversion to escape with a 22-14 victory. It was the third loss in seven games this season for the […] The post Cyclones succumb to Pungo, 22-14 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds blank Rams, take over Big East
With first place in the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference boys soccer standings at stake, host Southern Nash put forth one of its best performances of the season Monday with a 7-0 defeat of Franklinton. Their eighth straight win left the 3-A Firebirds 11-0-2 overall and 5-0 in Big East matches while the 3-A Red Rams exited 8-3-2 in all matches […] The post Firebirds blank Rams, take over Big East first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
RMA soccer team rolls past Kerr-Vance
The Rocky Mount Academy boys’ soccer team rolled past Kerr-Vance 9-0 in a Carolina Independent Conference match at home on Monday. Christopher Harper and Collin Agan led the Eagles (5-0 CIC, 9-4 overall) with two goals each. Mario Ruiz notched his first goal of the season on a nice assist from Carter Ingram, while Henry Dunton had a solid game controlling the midfield area, according to Eagles’ coach Eric Gutshall. ...
BARTON ROUNDUP: BC’s Schmitt ties for 9th at Pirate Classic
GREENVILLE — Barton College sophomore Terra Schmitt tied for ninth place in a field crowded with NCAA Division I golfers at the Pirate Collegiate Classic hosted by East Carolina on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Schmitt fired a 2-over-par 73-73—146 on the par-72, 5,991-yard layout at Greenville Country Club, tying her with three others for ninth out of 84 players. Barton, the […] The post BARTON ROUNDUP: BC’s Schmitt ties for 9th at Pirate Classic first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bulldogs bomb Anderson 27-13 at Truist Stadium
WILSON — An aerial assault co-authored by quarterback Trevor Nored and wide receiver Jayden Flood-Brown sparked their Barton College team to a 27-13 defeat of visiting Anderson University on Saturday afternoon. The pair hooked up on touchdown passes of 69 and 65 yards, part of Flood-Brown’s 162 yards on seven receptions, while Nored completed 22-of-31 passes for 289 yards. Dakauri […] The post Bulldogs bomb Anderson 27-13 at Truist Stadium first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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