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Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December
Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams faces another drunken driving charge after he was arrested Monday in Rocky Mount. This is Williams’ third DWI charge since December. Rocky Mount Police Department received a 5:37 p.m. call from an anonymous person who reported a reckless driver traveling southbound on North Wesleyan Boulevard, Typhani Gray, Rocky Mount Police public information officer said in a […] The post Sharpsburg mayor faces 3rd DWI since December first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nashville firefighters set to receive raises in approved budget
The Nashville Town Council recently approved a 2024-25 fiscal year budget that takes into account the recent revaluation of real property in Nash County. Because of the countywide revaluation, the taxable value of real property in the town grew an estimated 19.15 percent. This influx of increased revenue played a big part in the town council being able to secure a 7.5 percent merit pay raise for the town’s firefighters,...
Regional Boys & Girls Clubs’ facility undergoes improvements
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region’s large facility is getting spruced up inside. Work on the clubs’ Lucy Ann Boddie Brewer Unit off West Raleigh Boulevard started recently, and the plan is to soon start work on the gymnasium part of the facility. Clubs CEO Ron Green said in a recent interview that clubhouse’s namesake had high standards. Brewer, who lived from 1931 to 1994, served...
GROWTH POTENTIAL: Basketball Jamboree field increases again in fourth year
Mike Mosley looks out over the eight basketball courts at the Rocky Mount Event Center and sees all but one of them filled with players from high schools east of Interstate 95 showcasing their skills in front of hundreds of fans. The other court has players warming up, waiting to play. Mosley, the SouthWest Edgecombe varsity boys coach, smiles. ...
Golf tourney raises $10.5K for Miracle League
More than 100 golfers at the Teeing Up with Zack fundraising golf tournament raised $10,500 to donate to Wilson’s Miracle Field. The June 21 tournament boasted 26 teams. The donation was presented Monday night before the Wilson Tobs game, with tournament namesake Zackary Jordan throwing out the first pitch. “I just want to say a big heartfelt thank you to […] The post Golf tourney raises $10.5K for Miracle League first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Simply Natural opens its doors in Wilson
The unique Jersey cow ice cream brand Simply Natural Creamery has made its way to Wilson. The ice cream spot opened its doors in Shoppes at Brentwood, 2801 Ward Blvd. Suite 4A, Monday morning to a line of grandparents, parents and kids on summer vacation and ready to try the new location’s sweet treats. Just minutes after the doors opened, […] The post Simply Natural opens its doors in Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tobs cede East lead to Pilots in 2-1 loss
As June melts into July, the Wilson Tobs find themselves with increasingly fewer opportunities to separate themselves from the pack in the Coastal Plain League’s East Division. One such chance came Monday night at Fleming Stadium against the Peninsula Pilots, the East first-half champion. Peninsula made the most of a two-run double in the fourth inning by designated hitter Corbin […] The post Tobs cede East lead to Pilots in 2-1 loss first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Classroom-career connection: Industry in Schools institute enlists educators in workforce development (copy)
WINTERVILLE — Hundreds of educators attending workforce development workshops across eastern North Carolina this summer aren’t looking to change career fields. They are learning to give students a clearer view of job opportunities in their own backyards. More than 250 teachers from about two dozen counties are gathering on area community college campuses to take part in STEM East’s Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute. The institute, which began last week with a session at Martin Community College, is designed to make connections between curriculum...
16 dengue cases reported in NC, including Buncombe: What to know about mosquito-borne virus
There are many reasons to look forward to summertime, from beach weather to planning the perfect getaway. Then, there are those pesky mosquitoes that try to land on you, ruining all the fun. As if the swat, itch, and scratch routine weren't enough of a nuisance, Americans have something else...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
Granville County man wins $487,750 prize in Cash 5 lottery game
An Oxford man bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $487,750 jackpot on Monday night, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced. Jack Dixon bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are one in 962,598. On Tuesday, Dixon...
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