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Nash County Sheriff's Office provides help in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone described the scene he and a dozen deputies encountered when arriving in the western part of the state Monday."The roadways are washed away. There's trenches, 10-15 feet deep where there's usually a road across it," Stone said.His team is working in Watauga and Buncombe counties, assisting local law enforcement as they perform welfare checks, utilize cadaver dogs, and deliver aid to those in need."It's unimaginable. There's lives that have been lost. There's families that have been broken apart," said Stone.We have not forgotten the floods we had in eastern North Carolina and our western sheriffs...
Nash EMS leadership provides state of the union
NASHVILLE — Nash County EMS leaders provided a highly anticipated status update on the agency’s functionality during last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting, focusing on the past, present and future of the system, criticized in recent months for unit availability across all stations. In remarks lasting roughly 45 minutes, Deputy Director Travis Green and Director Dale Griffin presented […] The post Nash EMS leadership provides state of the union first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School leaders tout improved rankings at joint meeting
Nash County Public Schools officials showcased the progress made in improving school performance at a joint meeting Tuesday with the Nash County Board of Commissioners. The data shared showed that school performance has been trending up over the past five school years, with the highest jump in improvement occurring last year. Students in the school district made significant academic progress on state assessments during the 2023-24 school year, according to...
Stein to join Hunt, Davis as headliners at fall banquet
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is slated to be at the Nash County Democratic Party’s Annual Fall Banquet this weekend. County Democratic Party Chairwoman Cassandra Conover said in a phone interview earlier this week that she received confirmation that Stein intends to be at the event, which is set for Saturday at Nash Community College’s Brown Auditorium. N.C. Sen. Rachel Hunt, who is the Democratic nominee...
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.
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.
Wake Schools, Wendell projects on LGC agenda
A Wake County Public School System lease in Wake Forest and public works project financing in Wendell are among the items on the agenda for the Oct. 1 regular session of the N.C. Local Government Commission. Wake County Schools has applied for approval of $9 million to extend a lease for the North Wake College & Career Academy in Wake […] The post Wake Schools, Wendell projects on LGC agenda first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Calendar: Governor’s School information offered
NASHVILLE — Nash County Public Schools will hold Governor’s School Information Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the district’s Central Office, 930 Eastern Ave. Pumpkin Festival fun returns SPRING HOPE — The 51st Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at various locations throughout town. A host of […] The post Community Calendar: Governor’s School information offered first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Carolina Family Health Centers earns $1.1M federal grant
Carolina Family Health Centers has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand its behavioral health services. The HRSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Officials say the agency designated the grant to Carolina Family Health Centers to integrate mental health and substance disorder treatment into […] The post Carolina Family Health Centers earns $1.1M federal grant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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