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Shocking footage shows the moment a mudslide barreled through a home in North Carolina, destroying a garage and three cars. 🎥 Instagram / rachel__wilkesDaily Mail1 day ago
Grease fire breaks out in East Grand Hardee’s kitchenRocky Mount Telegram7 hours ago
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5 Rocky Mount buildings deemed 'unsafe' after EF3 tornadoABC11 Eyewitness News2 days ago
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Grease fire breaks out in East Grand Hardee’s kitchen
A grease fire broke out Tuesday night at the Hardee’s fast-food restaurant off East Grand Avenue in the eastern part of the city, but firefighters were able to quickly get the situation under control. A fire incident report provided by the Rocky Mount Fire Department stated that arriving firefighters saw flames coming from the restaurant’s roof hood system vent. A fire crew, upon entering the restaurant’s kitchen, found the fire...
Repeat trafficking offender sentenced in federal court
RALEIGH — Marcus Antonio Lucas, 48, was sentenced to 13½ years in federal prison on Sept. 18 for drug trafficking and firearm violations in Nash County. Lucas, on active federal post-release supervision following a conviction for trafficking heroin, was the subject of an August 2023 search warrant executed at his home by a trio of agencies — the Nash County […] The post Repeat trafficking offender sentenced in federal court first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Restaurant manager, local officials upbeat about recovery in tornado-damaged area
The manager at K&W Cafeteria in the northwestern part of the city expressed optimism that neighboring businesses damaged by a tornado late last week are going to rebuild and reopen. “I’m pretty sure that they will be,” Clarence Furse III said in an interview Monday afternoon in front of K&W, which is off the North Wesleyan Boulevard corridor, an area that saw significant damage Friday afternoon when an EF-3 tornado that was associated with Hurricane Helene touched down. ...
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...
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...
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...
Pharmaceutical plant, another one, chooses North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Nearly $80 million in incentives has brought North Carolina another pharmaceutical plant. Janssen Biotech, subsidiary of global giant Johnson & Johnson, was granted a combined $50 million package from the city and county of Wilson, and the state Commerce Department's Economic Investment Committee approved $29.9 million. A factory creating 420 jobs is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028, the company said. Wilson, on the...
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...
Cash 5 ticket sold in Wilson worth $156,060 expires soon
RALEIGH – Carolina Cash 5 players in North Carolina, especially those around Wilson, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of an unclaimed $156,060 jackpot prize. The ticket was purchased for the April 11 drawing and will expire on Tuesday, Oct. 8. It...
Kerr, city public works director, to retire by the end of the year
City Public Works Director Brad Kerr will retire by the end of the year, which will close the book on more than 21 years of total service to the municipality, the city’s Communications, Marketing and Public Relations Department said in a news release Wednesday morning. “Serving the city of Rocky Mount for over two decades has been a privilege,” Kerr said in prepared remarks as part of the news release. ...
Wilson Monogram & Embroidery: Your Elm City Embroidery Solution
Elm City, NC is now home to all of your embroidery needs. Just think about it; When was the last time that you could literally run next door to get your name, emblem, or logo embroidered on your clothing, or at least to pick up your order? Well you just might be in luck! The town of Elm City is giving birth to new ideas and opportunities.
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...
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.
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.
Boyette homicide case closed after 23 years
After 23 years, the case has been closed in the killing of 91-year-old Larry A. Boyette Sr. There will be no arrests, however, because the suspect, Thomas Ray Lucas, died two years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. “I’m just glad to know he’s gone,” said Boyette’s son L.A. Boyette, who is now 89 years old. “What he did to my daddy, […] The post Boyette homicide case closed after 23 years first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC Wesleyan eyes plans for brighter future ahead, takes strides to curb deficit
N.C. Wesleyan University administrators and its board of trustees are optimistic about the private institution’s future despite recent budget deficits that have led to what university officials described as “out-of-the-box thinking” to right the ship. In digging out of a $5 million operating loss in 2023, N.C. Wesleyan President Evan Duff said the university has been able to reduce that deficit without any cuts to personnel. In a Telegram interview...
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