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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.
How could a few decide for so many?
On Armistice Day in 1926, now known as Veterans Day, a World War I monument was erected at the Wilson County Courthouse that was built in 1924. The speaker was the Hon. H.G. Connor, and the monument was accepted by Dr. E.G. Moore. It was a gift to the county-city of Wilson. “To the Valor of Wilson Co. Soldiers” It […] The post How could a few decide for so many? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County hires engineer for capital projects
Wilson County has hired Brajesh Tiwari as its county engineer. Tiwari has nearly two decades of public and private sector experience in civil engineering and project management. He began the new role Monday. “Brajesh will immediately begin working on a wide range of county projects and developing a county capital improvement plan,” County Manger Ron Hunt said in a news […] The post County hires engineer for capital projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ground to be broken for work on future shell building in Nashville
A ceremonial turning of dirt is set for early next week at the site of a future shell building at the Nashville Business Center just west of town and close to the Business U.S. 64 interchange with U.S. 64. The gathering is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday. The project is a partnership between Nash County and the town to help attract more industry to a location within an hour’s drive of the Research Triangle Park and five miles from Interstate 95. ...
July Fourth festivities planned in Castalia
CASTALIA — A Fourth of July celebration scheduled Thursday features a full day of festivities capped by a fireworks show marking the 248th anniversary of American independence. Food trucks and craft vendors will provide plenty of dining options and specialty items for the event, which kicks off with a car cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the vacant […] The post July Fourth festivities planned in Castalia first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Independence Day celebrations to light up the sky
After a sizzling couple of weeks of summer, expect July to start off with a bang at area Independence Day celebrations. Here are some ways to celebrate: Farmville Folks in Farmville will get a jump on the holiday with a celebration on Wednesday. The day will begin with a youth-led Patriot Parade at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Farmville Public Library. Events at the Town Common begin at 6 p.m....
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,...
Letter: Debate showed candidates' true selves
My choice for whom I will vote will not be determined by the results of the presidential debate. All the debate showed was the difference between the two candidates. One individual proved himself to be an egocentric liar. The other showed he was an elderly man who at times loses his train of thought. What is key for my vote is the character of the individual and what type of people he will assign to critical advisory positions. The egocentric liar's assignments to these positions...
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 17-21
The following deed transfers for the week of June 17-21 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Brenda Gale Harrell to Brenda Gale Harrell, trustee, Brenda Gale Harrell Revocable Trust, 2402 Bradford Drive N., Apt. 3A, Wilson, no stamp; From Luis Alberto Montalvo Gonzalez to Lillian Lopez, 5009 Trappers Road NW, Wilson, no stamp; From […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 17-21 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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...
Parks and recreation special events coordinator: Simple is better with city's Fourth of July event
City Parks and Recreation Special Events Coordinator Jamel Pitt said that he first went to a Rocky Mount Fourth of July gathering and fireworks show when he was a middle school student. “It’s not too different from all the previous Fourth of Julys,” Pitt, 31, said in a recent phone interview of the Fourth of July gatherings and the fireworks shows through the years. Pitt, a lifelong resident of the...
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.
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.
Use fireworks safely to avoid injury
While many families will celebrate the Fourth of July by going to the Wilson County American Legion Fairgrounds to watch a professional fireworks show, some are likely to set off fireworks of their own. LOCAL SHOWS Thursday’s fireworks at the fairgrounds will start around 9:15 p.m. The parking lot will open at 5. Enter Gate 2B. There’s no admission charge. […] The post Use fireworks safely to avoid injury first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man seeks injunction over Elm City budget
A resident has applied for a temporary restraining order against the town of Elm City, claiming its board broke state law in passing the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. Gabe Merando filed a motion for relief from judgment, temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on Friday, three days after the Board of Commissioners adopted the budget following a public hearing. Listed […] The post Man seeks injunction over Elm City budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Road paving, traffic light construction and sewer project lead to expected road closures
Road closures have been a reality for Brown Countians within the last few months and it looks like they might be for the foreseeable future. Brown County Highway Department Office Manager Sandra Pool said that construction on Gatesville road was scheduled to wrap up last week, with the primary focus this week being on Bear Creek and Branstetter roads.
Down to Business: North State branches out into cybersecurity
North State Consulting CEO Bill O’Boyle is extending the company’s reach to tackle cybersecurity after acquiring Indiana-based FB Security Group. “North State Consulting already does sales generation for software companies,” O’Boyle said. “The natural progression would be the full process. Cybersecurity is such a threat to businesses of all sizes. We can offer really completive solutions.” O’Boyle said North State […] The post Down to Business: North State branches out into cybersecurity first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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