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21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training
TARBORO — Twenty-one Edgecombe County employees recently strengthened their workplace skills by completing the Edgecombe Works! Office Skills Academy held at Edgecombe Community College. The program is a partnership between the college and Edgecombe County government. The college provides the instructor and training, and the county funds tuition and fees for participants. The program has a dual purpose, according to […] The post 21 complete ‘Edgecombe Works!’ training first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board of Commissioners chairman discusses public safety funding in budget
Nash County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robbie Davis told Rotarians at a recent weekly luncheon of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club that if anyone says he and fellow commissioners are not properly funding public safety, then he has the following reply: “It’s not quite true.” Davis said if the newly approved county budget is not adequately funding fire services, emergency medical services, the sheriff’s office and emergency management, then he does not really know what else to do. ...
School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wizarding Weekend packed with fun and magic starting Friday
Whether you are an experienced wizard or a curious Muggle, all are welcome in downtown Wilson for the third annual Wizarding Weekend, Friday to Sunday, July 26-28. The weekend features music, food, drink, merchandise for sale, games and crafts throughout downtown Wilson, all based on the Harry Potter novel and movie franchise. All activities are open to the public, and […] The post Wizarding Weekend packed with fun and magic starting Friday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tar River Land Conservancy hosts stewardship interns
Two Wake County students are serving as interns this summer with Tar River Land Conservancy. Tar River Land Conservancy is a nationally-accredited land trust that works to preserve natural resources across Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Person, Vance and Warren counties in North Carolina. Since 2000, Tar River Land Conservancy has protected 23,700 acres of land and 199 miles of […] The post Tar River Land Conservancy hosts stewardship interns first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County offers tax calculator tool for property owners
If you don’t want to wait until your property tax bill arrives in the mail mid-August you can check out the county’s online tax calculator and get an idea of what you might owe. “This can be used as a tool to help people prepare for their tax bills to set up payment arrangements and property budget,” said Wilson County […] The post County offers tax calculator tool for property owners first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work
Spring Hope will receive nearly $3 million in State Water Infrastructure Authority funding to retool the town’s water and sewer systems. Gov. Roy Cooper announced $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants Wednesday, a day after the Water Infrastructure Authority met to consider grant requests from local governments. The awards include a combined $2,960,880 for […] The post Spring Hope gets $2.96M for water, sewer work first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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