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Local National Night Out brings police, community together
Rocky Mount’s National Night Out event occurred downtown Tuesday evening amid a variety of activities for attendees, including a dunking booth and a doughnut eating contest. The gathering locally can be traced back to 1989 and is a partnership between the city police department and the community. This year’s gathering was held on the lawn of the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station off South Church Street. Police...
UNC Health Nash deploys teams of volunteers to support overwhelmed hospitals in Helene-ravaged areas
When UNC Health Nash requested support for hospitals in the western part of the state after Hurricane Helene pounded the region with wind and rain, two teams of volunteers formed in no time. But to get there, the volunteers needed an extra hand. And so a local church pitched in on the effort. “I am so incredibly proud of how quickly our team jumped into action to help our neighbors...
Clayton to screen ‘The Garfield Movie’
CLAYTON — An outdoor screening of “The Garfield Movie” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, at Municipal Park, 341 N. Kilgo St. The evening begins at 5 o’clock with a bounce house, lawn games, face painting, balloon animals and food from Redneck BBQ Lab, Poblanos, Flavor Junction and Pelicans. The movie will screen around 7 p.m. Sorry! An active online […] The post Clayton to screen ‘The Garfield Movie’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County names new Housing Affordability director
After a nationwide search, Wake County is proud to announce that the ideal candidate to lead its Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization Department is found within its own ranks. Morgan Mansa, who has served as the department’s deputy director of programs for the past year, has been named the new director, effective Oct. 1. “Morgan’s proven track record, both within […] The post Wake County names new Housing Affordability director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Edge welcomes British artist Jacqueline Ridley
The Gallery at The Edge will host “Draw the Line,” a solo exhibition by British artist Jacqueline Ridley, on Thursday, Oct. 5:30 to 8 p.m., with an artist’s talk at 6. This exhibition marks a key moment in Ridley’s career, featuring a new collection of work that explores themes of connection, trust and relationships. After more than 30 years living […] The post The Edge welcomes British artist Jacqueline Ridley first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest launches microtransit pilot program
Wake Forest has launched a new microtransit pilot program that town officials hope will bolster ridership and better connect the town’s suburban population to the town center. Go Wake Forest consists of three minivans, with a fourth available during peak hours. Residents can hail a ride anywhere within the program’s service zone, which stretches west to Wakefield and east to […] The post Wake Forest launches microtransit pilot program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cyclepaths to ride for MS research
SELMA — The Selma Cyclepaths will hold a benefit ride for multiple sclerosis research during Railroad Days, and they’re inviting others to join them. Rides of three lengths — 10, 26 and 47 miles — will be available on Saturday, Oct. 5. All routes will start and end at Selma Baptist Church, 1500 N. Webb St., where parking will be […] The post Cyclepaths to ride for MS research first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hurricane Helene sounds climate, infrastructure alarm bells
Tempting as it might be for those who’ve long watched, worried and warned about the increasingly destructive impacts of climate change, the massive — what many are describing as “biblical” — destruction wrought last week by Hurricane Helene is not a moment for lengthy “I-told-you-so’s.” No, much as some might want to devote their energy to detailing how and why […] The post Hurricane Helene sounds climate, infrastructure alarm bells first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FirstWave Innovations receives solar stipend
MIDDLESEX — FirstWave Innovations Inc., which aims to promote global health via sustainable food processing technologies, recently received a stipend to purchase a new solar array. U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-Snow Hill, visited FirstWave Innovations last month to present company executives with an oversize check to celebrate the $457,220 stipend, which will cover the purchase and installation of a […] The post FirstWave Innovations receives solar stipend first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
High School Football Glance, Oct. 1, 2024
3-A QUAD COUNTY Conference Team Conf. All PF PA C.B. Aycock 2-0 5-0 220 59 Fike 2-0 3-2 126 144 South Johnston 1-1 3-2 115 92 West Johnston 1-1 3-2 145 148 East Wake 1-1 2-3 124 177 Hunt 1-1 2-3 126 136 Southern Wayne 0-2 1-4 50 168 Smithfield-Selma 0-2 0-5 40 192 Thursday, Sept. 26 Fike 24, South […] The post High School Football Glance, Oct. 1, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WYSA keeps some hardware at its Explosion Cup
Six Wilson Youth Soccer Association teams won their age-group division titles outright while another four Explosion squads were their age group’s runners-up in the WYSA’s Explosion Cup tournament this past weekend. In two of the age-group finals, a WYSA team defeated another WYSA squad for the title. The 2015 Explosion Blue boys downed the WYSA Academy Blue 5-2 in the […] The post WYSA keeps some hardware at its Explosion Cup first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County schools calls upon legislators to uphold veto of HB10
RALEIGH – Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor is grateful for his district’s resource abundance relative to more than 100 other school systems statewide. He also is grateful for the support provided by the Wake County Board of Commissioners to enhance educators’ salaries and other programming opportunities.
Soggy start in conference opener
South Granville and Carrboro battled each other and the weather in the Thursday, Sept. 26 football game. With the very outer bands of Hurricane Helene bringing rain through the area, the Jaguars managed to hold off the Vikings in the Northern Lakes Athletic Conference 2A/3A contest. Carrboro edged the Vikings by a single point in the 7-6 win. Carrboro […] The post Soggy start in conference opener first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County deploys responders, resources to western NC
Wake County has deployed more than 100 responders and critical resources to assist with recovery efforts in response to the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. “We stand united with our neighbors in Western North Carolina during this incredibly difficult time, and we are committed to helping in any way we can,” said Wake County Board […] The post Wake County deploys responders, resources to western NC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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