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911 dispatcher recalls harrowing moments answering calls for help as Helene ripped through WNC
As Buncombe County's 911 dispatch center went down while Helene ripped through, many emergency calls from western North Carolina we re-routed to other counties. The Raleigh-Wake 911 Center was one of the centers that started taking calls."It was just overwhelming, the call volume we received. It was more than we'd ever received here at the center, and we're a pretty large center, so that's saying a lot," Raleigh dispatcher Amanda Willinsky told ABC11.The volume of calls was challenging, but so was the level of severity.You could just tell it was going to be heartbreaking out there."Every single call was high...
Jones new executive director at Urban Ministries of Wake County
Urban Ministries of Wake County has appointed Donyell ‘DJ’ Jones as its new executive director. UMWC is a local nonprofit meeting basic needs for food, housing, and medical care among our neighbors in need. After a thoughtful and thorough search process, Jones has been selected to lead the organization into its next chapter. “I am thrilled to welcome DJ to […] The post Jones new executive director at Urban Ministries of Wake County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
51st Pumpkin Festival plays out in spectacular fashion
In every sense, Saturday’s 51st Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival was something to behold. The weather was perfect. Food — whether of the shaved, smashed or smoked variety — was bountiful. And the civic energy? Well, let’s just say it was straight out of a Hallmark-inspired movie script — capped by a local legend setting a new state […] The post 51st Pumpkin Festival plays out in spectacular fashion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County board hears update on housing plan
Wake County’s deputy housing director gave a presentation Monday night that informed the county board on how the affordable housing plan will be formulated over the next few months. Alicia Arnold informed the board of the process, which includes meetings for public comment, data analysis, and months of drafting. The plan is expected to come before the board in May. […] The post County board hears update on housing plan first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Research Triangle Welcomes Three New Affordable Housing Communities
National real estate firm Pratum Cos. and non-profit affordable housing developer DHIC have successfully launched three new affordable housing communities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The projects, collectively offering over 450 units, are located in Apex, Raleigh, and Durham. The properties include:
JoCo Pride plans Halloween events
SMITHFIELD — Hallo-Pride, a “spooktacular” celebration of diversity, will take place Oct. 10-19. Here’s the schedule of events. Prideful Poses by JoCo Pride — 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Victory Yoga, 34 Oleander Drive, Clayton. The evening will offer guided yoga, meditation and sound bath, and jewelry for sale. Wear a Halloween costume. Pride-o-Ween: Treats and Trivia — 6-9 […] The post JoCo Pride plans Halloween events first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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