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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.
Miss Johnston County Carrie Everett crowned Miss North Carolina 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A new Miss North Carolina has been crowned. Carrie Everett was crowned on Saturday, June 29th. Everett is Miss Johnston County and a sophomore at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an HBCU located in Durham. During the competition, Everett promoted her community service efforts, “Building...
Heritage Center closing for week
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Heritage Center’s research center at 241 E. Market St. will be closed Monday through Friday, July 8-12, while staff members conduct inventory and reorganize the collections. The center moved its reading room from the third to the ground floor in the summer of 2022 to allow more room for collections storage. Historical exhibits and artifacts […] The post Heritage Center closing for week 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...
July 4th Celebration Planned At Coats Museum
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Coats Museum, Belltower and House will hold an Independence Day celebration. Events take place this Thursday, July 4th from 11am until 1pm at the museum, located at 3317 Old Fairground Road, Angier, off NC 210 in western Johnston County. You can tour the house, museum and...
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.
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.
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