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Wilson man faces indecent liberties charge
Police say a Wilson man has been charged with sex crimes following an investigation. Jarvis Dee Matrix Price, 30, of the 1600 block of Kent Drive North, faces one count each of committing a statutory sexual offense by an adult and taking indecent liberties with a child. The Wilson County Department of Social Services contacted police on April 29 to […] The post Wilson man faces indecent liberties charge first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police: Man stole ambulance, caught in Nash County
A Bailey man is accused of stealing a Wilson County EMS ambulance and leading authorities on a chase into Nash County, where he was apprehended. Ramone Deshon Lucas, 33, of 8102 Old Smithfield Road north of Bailey, is charged with one count each of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle, felony fleeing to elude and […] The post Police: Man stole ambulance, caught in Nash County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Suspect charged in Papa Jack’s break-in
After eluding law enforcement for almost two weeks, a Wilson man with outstanding warrants has been arrested by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and charged with a recent breaking and entering and larceny at the Papa Jack’s Store and Grill. Trabis Sentell Alston, 44, last known address on Lincoln Street in Wilson, was taken into custody Monday morning, according to […] The post Suspect charged in Papa Jack’s break-in first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police: Siblings shot in exchange of gunfire
Police say a Wilson man shot his younger sister twice when her boyfriend opened fire on him Sunday. Officers charged the boyfriend and the brother, who was also shot, with attempted murder. Dustin Haiden Watson, 21, of the 7300 block of Wilkerson Loop near Sims, faces one count each of of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with […] The post Police: Siblings shot in exchange of gunfire first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New state law requires law enforcement officer in emergency room
A new state law aimed to protect health care workers, patients and visitors within emergency departments across the state went into effect Oct. 1. The Hospital Violence Protection Act is part of N.C. House Bill 125 and requires an armed law enforcement officer in every emergency department. Wilson Medical Center currently has a member of its security team stationed in […] The post New state law requires law enforcement officer in emergency room first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
'I need to find another location': Rocky Mount auto shop owner plans to rebuild after EF3 tornado
Friday was the first day Alpha Automotive's owner, Alex Burgess, could take in the damage to his shop since he was pulled from the rubble after an EF3 tornado in Rocky Mount brought the walls down around him. Burgess said he's had many sleepless nights looking back on Sept. 27,...
NC Whirligig Festival growing in size and offerings
The N.C. Whirligig Festival is stretching its footprint again this year and turning up the volume on fun, entertainment and vendors — lots of vendors — to celebrate the 20th year of the annual event. “We’re just proud to have reached this milestone,” said Theresa Mathis, festival director. “So many festivals don’t live this long in a community. And COVID […] The post NC Whirligig Festival growing in size and offerings first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds keep cranking out wins
As has been the case for much of this boys soccer season, the goals came early, often and from all directions for Southern Nash in a 7-2 home win over Nash Central in a 2-A/3-A Big East Conference match Wednesday afternoon. Six players scored for the 3-A Firebirds, who pushed their record to 12-0-2 overall and 6-0 in the Big […] The post Firebirds keep cranking out wins first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson native helps families through relief effort in Hendersonville
When floodwaters from Hurricane Floyd hit Joseph Knight’s home in 1999, it made a lasting impression. Knight, then about 7, lived near Toisnot Park on Fleming Street in a neighborhood ravaged by flooding as Toisnot Reservoir overflowed its banks. “Going through that hurricane as a kid and remembering how it felt, it became personal to me to want to have […] The post Wilson native helps families through relief effort in Hendersonville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Letter: The lineman from Rocky Mount are amazing
Our neighborhood on Peach Street in Shelby was devastated on the morning of Sept. 27 by Hurricane Helene. We received 4-5 inches of rain the day before, and the ground was soaked. The wind and sound of falling trees woke us around 5 a.m. Needless to say, we were without power, and many of my neighbors had trees on their homes for days. ...
Area Calendar, Oct. 8-9, 2024
Tuesday, October 8 College Men’s Soccer Mount Olive at Barton, 7 p.m. College Men’s Golf Barton at Hurricane Invitational, Albany, Ga., all day College Women’s Golf Barton Fall Invitational, Cutter Creek Golf Club, Snow Hill, all day High School Boys Soccer Wilson Christian at New Life Christian, 4 p.m.; Cape Fear Academy at Greenfield, 6 p.m.; Beddingfield at Spring Creek, […] The post Area Calendar, Oct. 8-9, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Pitt, Southwest Edgecombe tangle in Monday night high school football
PINETOPS, N.C. (WNCT) — After the football game between Southwest Edgecombe and North Pitt was postponed from Friday, the two teams met Monday night. A high-scoring game came down to the wire and North Pitt pulled out the win, 40-36, to improve to 4-2 on the season. The loss drops the Cougars to 4-3 on […]
Warriors end long slide vs. Demons, 2-1
Fike High head coach Chris Mizelle said the winning streak had reached 20 or 21 matches. The Hunt folks hadn’t been counting the consecutive losses. Hunt athletic director Jon Smith did acknowledge: “It’s been a while.” Regardless, the Hunt varsity boys soccer team defeated the Golden Demons for the first time since the 2016 season in hanging on for a […] The post Warriors end long slide vs. Demons, 2-1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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