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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.
5 Rocky Mount buildings deemed 'unsafe' after EF3 tornado
Removal started Monday on destroyed vehicles that were lodged inside a Rocky Mount business during Friday's EF3 tornado. City leaders have not yet given the green light to clean up the debris.Five buildings have been deemed unsafe in the wake of the twister and damage it left behind.The City is waiting for a structural engineer to assess the buildings."That's the thing we worry about with damage like this is structural integrity," said Rocky Mount Plans Inspector Luis Ramirez. "There's a lot of weight involved."City leaders said a medical supply building sustained the most damage and there are at least 100...
Food, fun, music headline National Night Out
MIDDLESEX — A hearty crowd spilled into the Southern Bank parking lot on Saturday to participate in National Night Out, a gathering designed to strengthen the police-community partnership. The celebration, which ran from 5-8 p.m., featured local food vendors, civic partners and live music. “It’s an opportunity for people to speak to us and see us outside of a formal […] The post Food, fun, music headline National Night Out 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.
Schools, businesses, churches collect items for Helene victims
Area schools, businesses and churches are working together to help people in the western part of state hit hard by Hurricane Helene last week. Elite Overhead Garage Doors and ClearVue Window Cleaning are leading one such supply and food drive effort. Jet Hatu, owner of Elite Overhead Garage Doors, said that she will be accepting donations at her business, located at 415 S. Wesleyan Blvd. in Rocky Mount, throughout the...
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. ...
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.
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.
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.
Mixed results for BC in opening swim meet
MURFREESBORO — The Barton College swim teams had the full range of outcomes Sunday afternoon in the first meet of the season hosted by Chowan University. The Barton men tied the Hawks in a dual meet while the Bulldog women won 147-56 over Chowan but lost 169-70 to UNC Pembroke. Junior Natan Alexandre and sophomore Ryan Mcanallen each won two […] The post Mixed results for BC in opening swim meet first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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...
Wakelon Elementary School in Zebulon dismisses students early due to no air conditioning.
Wakelon Elementary School will dismiss students early Tuesday due to a lack of air conditioning. School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. School buses will provide transportation home for students who ride by bus, and parents can pick up their students using the normal carpool procedure. Staff will remain on campus with students until they are picked up. All after-school activities are canceled.
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