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Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
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.
Tree falls on man in Wake Forest
A man was hospitalized Monday after a tree fell on him, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Before 8:45 a.m., deputies were called to Sandy Woods Drive after a tree fell on a man, who was on a piece of machinery. The tree was in the process of being...
Man drowns in Neuse River
After a roughly two-hour search, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, along with partnering agencies, recovered a drowning victim around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The identity of the man will be released pending notification of his next of kin, according to WCSO. The Knightdale Fire Department, Wake Forest Fire Department, Wake County Emergency Management, Wake County EMS, Raleigh Police Department, Youngsville Dive […] The post Man drowns in Neuse River first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man injured when tree falls, homes damaged in Raleigh and Garner during storms
Rain poured in a Garner family's home on Monday just a few days after a tree fell on their roof over the weekend. Crews spent hours on Monday removing a poplar tree from the roof of a townhouse near North Hills. Across the Triangle, crews were cleaning up other damage after storms with strong winds and rain knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday.
Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Yard Gnomes
GREENVILLE — Chasing after the final East Division spot for the fast-approaching Coastal Plain League’s Petitt Cup playoffs, the Wilson Tobs discovered in Saturday evening’s game against the Greenville Yard Gnomes that when it rains, it pours. With the monsoon that washed over Wilson around 8 p.m. fast approaching Guy Smith Stadium, the Tobs, trailing 7-4, loaded the bases with […] The post Tobs’ playoff hopes staggered in loss to Yard Gnomes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Devin Davis joins Campbell softball
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Campbell softball head coach Trena Prater has announced the addition of CSU Bakersfield transfer and catcher Devin Davis to the program. "Devin is hungry for an opportunity to be an impact player for her team," Prater stated. "She's had a great summer playing in the California Women's League. I believe, playing against that level of competition is going to trampoline her into a great career here."
Wilson shares photos of new pickleball courts due to open in late fall 2024
New pickleball courts are closer to opening in Wilson, according to announcement made earlier this month by the city. A complex of 26 total pickleball courts are due to open in late fall 2024 at the J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex. On July 11, the city shared aerial photos of...
Summer camp provides special look at agriculture
MOUNT OLIVE — High school FFA students and teachers from across North Carolina recently participated in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Camp at the University of Mount Olive. Participants of the weeklong event, sponsored by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, enjoyed learning, fun, and all things agriculture. The group mixed hands-on learning activities with various Farm Tours, focusing on the many diverse options within the field of agriculture. Participants toured The Young Outlaw Ranch, a veteran-owned, first-generation livestock consumption ranch in Dudley, NC....
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.
North Duplin Valedictorian Plans to Make Sacrifices Worthwhile
MOUNT OLIVE – For most students, college is a leap into the unknown: new people, new places, and a new way of life. However, for Francis Pineda Alcerro, her college choice is a little closer to home and to heart. Pineda is a Mount Olive native, living only ten...
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