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'I need to find another location': Rocky Mount auto shop owner plans to rebuild after EF3 tornado
Friday was the first day Alpha Automotive's owner, Alex Burgess, could take in the damage to his shop since he was pulled from the rubble after an EF3 tornado in Rocky Mount brought the walls down around him. Burgess said he's had many sleepless nights looking back on Sept. 27,...
ACT! for Youth show goes ‘Into the Woods’
At first glance, “Into the Woods” might not seem like a musical for young audiences, much less a young cast. But show director Seth Greene says that although there are lessons that are learned from the musical’s storyline, it is a story steeped in humor. “It’s a dark musical, but at the end of the day, this is a comedy,” […] The post ACT! for Youth show goes ‘Into the Woods’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Warriors end long slide vs. Demons, 2-1
Fike High head coach Chris Mizelle said the winning streak had reached 20 or 21 matches. The Hunt folks hadn’t been counting the consecutive losses. Hunt athletic director Jon Smith did acknowledge: “It’s been a while.” Regardless, the Hunt varsity boys soccer team defeated the Golden Demons for the first time since the 2016 season in hanging on for a […] The post Warriors end long slide vs. Demons, 2-1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins dot Eastern Wayne for 3rd win, 5-1
While there were undoubtedly more opportunities to score left behind by the Beddingfield High boys soccer team Monday, Oct. 7, the Bruins aren’t complaining about their 5-1 win at home over Eastern Wayne. Senior Christopher Rodriguez Aguilera scored two goals and made an assist while freshman Tiyler Ramon notched a pair of goals for the Bruins as they evened their […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Bruins dot Eastern Wayne for 3rd win, 5-1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Enrollment grows for Wilson County Schools
Wilson County Schools has seen an increase in overall enrollment for the first time since the pandemic, according to new figures. Overall enrollment is the highest its been since the 2021-22 school year. “We are elated that we are seeing increases in our enrollment,” said Robin May, the district’s instructional services’ assistant superintendent. “We are hoping that these increases will […] The post Enrollment grows for Wilson County Schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Small town fuels huge relief effort
PINE LEVEL — The town’s fire station has become a hub for the community to provide supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene. “It started out as the community wanting to come together to do something,” said Joseph Radford, chief of the Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department. The response, he said, had been overwhelming. “It’s been a big community thing,” Radford […] The post Small town fuels huge relief effort first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds' girls' golf splits conference matches
The Southern Nash girls’ golf team split Big East 2A/3A Conference matches on Monday at Peachtree Hills in Rocky Mount. The Ladybirds were first with a team score of 158 in the regularly-scheduled event as Alaina Bailey was the match medalist with a 52 while Audrey Jones, Makayla Weeks and Adison Bailey shot 53, Bryleigh Colbert finished with a 54 and Jenna Antil and Grace Jordan added 59s. Southern Nash...
Robinson blasts state’s response to Helene; blames Cooper
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at a campaign gathering Monday afternoon in Rocky Mount called the state-level response to Hurricane Helene in the western part of North Carolina “100 percent abysmal” and placed the blame on Gov. Roy Cooper. Robinson, who is the Republican nominee for governor in the Nov. 5 election, spoke at the North Winstead Avenue location of Gardner’s Barbecue and gave attendees who packed the venue an update about what he has seen in the devastated areas of the state. ...
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.
North Pitt, Southwest Edgecombe tangle in Monday night high school football
PINETOPS, N.C. (WNCT) — After the football game between Southwest Edgecombe and North Pitt was postponed from Friday, the two teams met Monday night. A high-scoring game came down to the wire and North Pitt pulled out the win, 40-36, to improve to 4-2 on the season. The loss drops the Cougars to 4-3 on […]
Commissioners approve rezoning request for new 141-lot subdivision
More housing is on the way in Nash County. At Monday’s meeting, the Nash County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning a 137.72-acre tract of land to allow the development of a 141-lot subdivision. The new subdivision will be located on both sides of N.C. 58 and along the north side of Boddie Mill Pond Road outside of Nashville. ...
Spring Hope Girl Scouts establish food pantry
SPRING HOPE — A food pantry project taken up by a local Girl Scout troop has been finalized and placed at the Spaulding Family Resource Center. “They worked on it, and we finally got it done. It took us a year, but, I mean, it was great,” said Program Director Corliss Newkirk, who pitched the idea to members of Troop […] The post Spring Hope Girl Scouts establish food pantry first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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.
WCA dominance evident in county XC sweep
The “secret” to Wilson Christian Academy’s sustained success with its cross-country program was on full display Monday, Oct. 7, after the Chargers and Lady Chargers completed their first sweep of the Wilson County Cross-Country Championships in the 17th edition held at Wilson Christian for the fourth time. On the front row of the victorious combined team photo sat a line […] The post WCA dominance evident in county XC sweep first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ENC organizations step up to help in Helene recovery out west
'Fairwinds Aviation' flies supplies, from Wayne County to Ash County. Hundreds of miles separate eastern North Carolina from some of the communities hardest hit by Helene, yet volunteers are stepping throughout the region to help recover. Since Sunday, Fairwinds Aviation, an aviation training center based in Wayne County, has delivered...
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