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Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel
The city of Wilson plans to sell the historic Cherry Hotel to the same development company that is building a hotel at the new downtown baseball stadium. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the development agreement with New South Ventures Wilson, LLC during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. The amended agreement includes an assignment of rights and obligation to […] The post Stadium hotel developers to purchase Cherry Hotel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Help coming within 5 years for busy intersection
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to make improvements on N.C. 58 (Nash Street) where it intersects with Airport Road and Lake Wilson Road. Andrew Barksdale, public relations officer with the NCDOT, said Wednesday that the improvements will include added and lengthened turning lanes. Project No. U-6111 has an estimated cost of $700,000 Barksdale said. “It has not been designed […] The post Help coming within 5 years for busy intersection first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Court case against town of Elm City continued
WILSON — Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins continued Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s case against the town of Elm City, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley on Monday. Merando filed a motion for relief from judgment, temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on June 28, claiming the board broke state law in passing […] The post Court case against town of Elm City continued first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Area towns receive help with water projects
Several area towns will receive drinking water and wastewater funding after projects were approved in Tuesday’s State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting in Raleigh. The announcement of $235 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater grants was made by Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday. All together, 79 projects in 30 counties, including 51 construction projects were approved. North […] The post Area towns receive help with water projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Ken Fontenot, who is running for the N.C. House. I believe Ken Fontenot is the ideal candidate to represent our community and bring about positive change for our district. Ken Fontenot’s impressive background as a veteran, teacher and pastor makes him uniquely qualified for the role. His experience in these diverse […] The post Fontenot uniquely qualified to represent Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Greene County breaks ground for new high school, center of unity, pride
SNOW HILL — Greene County leaders broke ground for a new high school on Friday, with many excited about a facility that will carry on a tradition of education, pride and unity from a building that served the community since 1961. The new Greene Central High School is expected to open in August of 2026 on land directly next to the existing high school on School Road in Snow Hill. ...
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 8-12
The following deed transfers for the week of July 8-12 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Starlight Homes North Carolina LLC to Orvelin Villarreal Jr. and Irma Ocampo Villarreal, 2918 Briers Drive W., Wilson, $325,000; From Douglas Blake Godwin and Kristen Cox Godwin to Maureen A. Niclaus and Charles H. Niclaus, 5114 Masters Lane […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from July 8-12 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs
Again I want to thank The Wilson Times for your continued coverage of veterans’ organizations in Wilson County, including your outstanding coverage of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 throughout the years. During our annual Forget-Me-Not fundraiser at Parker’s Barbecue, it felt good to not once hear someone say “I did not know there is a DAV chapter in Wilson.” Thank […] The post With Wilson’s support, DAV meets veterans’ needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters
Lieutenant governor candidate Hal Weatherman joined the Wilson County Republican Party for its monthly social on Tuesday, touting self-reliance, technical education and hard work as the keys to unlock a more prosperous North Carolina. “I want to free people of their dependencies,” Weatherman said. “You can’t do that unless you’re self-sufficient, and you can’t do that as a society unless […] The post Weatherman pitches candidacy to Wilson County voters first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Undeveloped land in Farmville could soon become an economic opportunity
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — There are several other sites across Eastern North Carolina that are looking to bring in more economic development opportunities. Farmville Cooperate Park is a 400-acre site off of Marlboro Road. It was recently recognized as one of the state’s top 15 sites to serve a major manufacturing project. “We all know […]
Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award
The N.C. Bar Association awarded Wilson attorney B. Perry Morrison Jr. with the Citizen Lawyer Award at its annual meeting in Charlotte on June 21. Morrison is the owner of Morrison Law Firm, PLLC, which he opened in 2004 following 15 years of practice at two other law firms. He is one of seven attorneys to receive the distinction for […] The post Morrison receives Citizen Lawyer Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fontenot should forbid third-party attack ads
Re: “Committing to a positive campaign” by Ken Fontenot, July 16: Rep. Fontenot did not insist on running a positive campaign in 2022. If he did not agree with vicious attacks on the character of his opponent, Rep. Linda Cooper-Suggs, he should have demanded those attacks stop. Just because his campaign didn’t pay for ads or the flyer said “not […] The post Fontenot should forbid third-party attack ads first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Summer apprenticeship program commences for students in southeastern North Carolina
A new apprenticeship program is helping high school students plant seeds for the future. Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the start of the Summer Manufacturing Academy at Lenoir and Wayne Community Colleges on July 10. The seven-week program is a part of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative. is...
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