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AREA ROUNDUP: Knights fall in 3 to JPII
Greenfield School lost in three sets to John Paul II Catholic in a 2-A/3-A Coastal Plain Independents Conference varsity volleyball clash on the Knights’ floor Thursday, Oct. 3, but the Knights did not go down easily. The CPIC-leading Saints had to battle before emerging with a 25-23, 25-22, 25-21 victory for their 10th straight win. John Paul II departed 15-4 […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Knights fall in 3 to JPII first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Warriors end long slide vs. Demons, 2-1
Fike High head coach Chris Mizelle said the winning streak had reached 20 or 21 matches. The Hunt folks hadn’t been counting the consecutive losses. Hunt athletic director Jon Smith did acknowledge: “It’s been a while.” Regardless, the Hunt varsity boys soccer team defeated the Golden Demons for the first time since the 2016 season in hanging on for a […] The post Warriors end long slide vs. Demons, 2-1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ACT! for Youth show goes ‘Into the Woods’
At first glance, “Into the Woods” might not seem like a musical for young audiences, much less a young cast. But show director Seth Greene says that although there are lessons that are learned from the musical’s storyline, it is a story steeped in humor. “It’s a dark musical, but at the end of the day, this is a comedy,” […] The post ACT! for Youth show goes ‘Into the Woods’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds survive 5-set scare from Gryphons
With a 2-A/3-A Big East Conference volleyball championship in the balance, Southern Nash nearly had a Senior Night to forget on Thursday. Rocky Mount, in last place and winless in the Big East, stretched the league-leading Ladybirds to five sets in what turned out to be an unlikely 25-17, 22-25, 25-13, 24-26, 15-11 thriller. Sophomore Abigail Marks served the 3-A […] The post Ladybirds survive 5-set scare from Gryphons first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Annual Wilson Arts Juried Show opens Thursday
Wilson Arts’ fourth annual National Multi-Media Juried Exhibition showcasing 2D and 3D artwork from all over the country opens Thursday with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in Truist Event Gallery. The juror’s talk and awards presentation will be at 5:30. The opening reception and exhibition are both free and open to the public. Of the entries received, 83 artists were […] The post Annual Wilson Arts Juried Show opens Thursday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins dot Eastern Wayne for 3rd win, 5-1
While there were undoubtedly more opportunities to score left behind by the Beddingfield High boys soccer team Monday, Oct. 7, the Bruins aren’t complaining about their 5-1 win at home over Eastern Wayne. Senior Christopher Rodriguez Aguilera scored two goals and made an assist while freshman Tiyler Ramon notched a pair of goals for the Bruins as they evened their […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins dot Eastern Wayne for 3rd win, 5-1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Calendar: 50th Southern Nash reunion slated
SPRING HOPE — The Southern Nash High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Webbs Mill Event Center. Billed as “Cheers to 50 Years,” the gathering will run from 5-11 p.m. For more information, call LeVonder Brinkley at 919-730-8390. Middlesex board plans session MIDDLESEX — The Middlesex Board of Commissioners will meet […] The post Community Calendar: 50th Southern Nash reunion slated first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Brantley receives honor, new role at Barton College
Michael K. Brantley, associate professor of English at Barton College in Wilson, has been named the third faculty member to hold the distinguished Elizabeth H. Jordan Endowed Chair of Southern Literature. Brantley’s appointment was effective at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. In addition to his current teaching responsibilities in the English program, Brantley’s new role includes oversight of […] The post Brantley receives honor, new role at Barton College first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bulldogs can’t keep up with Carson-Newman
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Big plays weren’t nearly enough to push the Barton College football team past host Carson-Newman University as the No. 21 Eagles prevailed 28-17 in their NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference matchup Saturday, Oct. 5, at Burke-Tarr Stadium. Running first-year head coach Ashley Ingram’s triple-option attack, Carson-Newman piled up 509 offensive yards to just 197 for […] The post Bulldogs can’t keep up with Carson-Newman first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bringing the Bard Back: Imperial Centre showcases one of Shakespeare's more accessible plays
“What fools these mortals be.” True. But any theater-goer will tell you that fools can be fun. No fools, the theatrical company at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences in Rocky Mount is bringing William Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to its stage for four performances, starting Thursday night and ending with a matinee Sunday afternoon. ...
Big East 2A/3A Tennis Tournament commences this week
The annual Big East 2A/3A Conference Tennis Tournament will commence on Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 8-9) at North Carolina Wesleyan University. The event will be divided up into singles and doubles divisions for 2A teams (Nash Central, Bunn and Roanoke Rapids) and 3A teams (Rocky Mount, Northern Nash, Southern Nash and Franklinton). Players have the option of playing singles or doubles, and each school may have two singles entries and...
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