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Board faults high school’s design
SMITHFIELD — The particulars of Wilson’s Mills High School are set; the school board in June signed a contract with the builder. Still, “we ain’t all happy about the design,” board member Kay Carroll told Brooks Moore, the district’s construction chief, during a meeting last month. “It ain’t a perfect design.” Carroll in particular found fault with windowless classrooms. “Interior […] The post Board faults high school’s design first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCCU student crowned Miss North Carolina
North Carolina Central University sophomore Carrie Everett was crowned the 2024 Miss North Carolina on Saturday night at High Point Theatre. Everett, who is also Miss Johnston County, will represent the state at the upcoming Miss America pageant. During the competition on Saturday, Everett promoted her community service initiative, “We Need Equity to Build Communities” and performed “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going" from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
Miss Statesville’s Teen wins Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024
Kamryn Hollowell, Miss Statesville’s Teen, was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024 on Saturday afternoon at High Point Theatre. Hollowell, who lives in Clayton, will represent the State of North Carolina at the upcoming Miss America’s Teen competition. “Having started in the organization eight years ago as...
Wendell celebrates Independence Day early
For a third consecutive year, people in and around Wendell got an early start on the celebration of Independence Day with a community festival and fireworks show July 2. The event drew thousands of people for children’s activities, food trucks, and of course fireworks — and many said they liked getting an early start on the holiday. “It’s good,” said […] The post Wendell celebrates Independence Day early first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell to host 3rd annual fireworks show
Wendell’s annual fireworks show is back for its third year July 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wendell Community Park, located at 601 W. Third Street. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, outdoor activities, and music prior to the fireworks display, that begins at sundown. The Wendell Board of Commissioners approved the Town’s first fireworks show in 2022, which brought […] The post Wendell to host 3rd annual fireworks show first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton Celebrating Independence Day With Numerous Activities
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is uniting two beloved occasions into one big holiday celebration. Join us for the Square-to-Square Street Festival and Independence Day Fireworks, starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 4 in Downtown Clayton. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy family-friendly activities...
A second Neuse water supply inches forward
SMITHFIELD — County Commissioners on June 17 took a step toward creating a second water-supply source on the Neuse River. Chandra Cox, head of public utilities, said she and her staff were on a bit of a schedule. “To have that project ready to go by 2029 or 2030 … it’s time to begin the preliminary planning and technical review,” […] The post A second Neuse water supply inches forward first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bailey OKs $1.5M budget for 2024-25
The town of Bailey adopted its 2024-25 fiscal year budget on June 17, a balanced effort with a tax rate of 68 cents per $100 in property valuation and anticipated revenue equaling $333,805. A general fund balance appropriation of $369,696 was also included in the package, per Town Administrator Joel Killion, but it’s not expected to be needed the entire […] The post Bailey OKs $1.5M budget for 2024-25 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rachel Hunt kicks off campaign farm tour here
SIMS — Rachel Hunt, Democratic candidate for North Carolina lieutenant governor, kicked off her statewide farm tour Saturday afternoon at Sharp Farms in Sims. Hunt spoke about the importance of agriculture to the state and backing farmers to a crowd of more than 100 local supporters. “I wanted to have a farm rally because I know how important farming is […] The post Rachel Hunt kicks off campaign farm tour here first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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