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Special Olympics Summer Games kicks off
The 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games, to be held May 31 – June 2 in the Raleigh area, will feature nearly 1,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners, individuals without intellectual disabilities, from across the state competing in athletics, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball. Athletes will compete at venues in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs for […] The post Special Olympics Summer Games kicks off first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lillie Mae Smith Ray
Lillie Mae Smith Ray, 85, of Rougemont, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late David Lee Smith and Maude Edwards Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons: David Wayne Ray and Michael Anthony Ray; one brother, Linwood Smith; two sisters: Betsy Wester Hall […] The post Lillie Mae Smith Ray first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Father-Daughter Pearls Presentation June 2
On Sunday, June 2, at 2:30 p.m., the Jabberwock Scholarship Program, Oxford Henderson Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will sponsor a Father-Daughter Pearls Presentation at the Kerr Lake Country Club, 600 Hedrick Drive, Henderson, North Carolina. The Jabberwock Scholarship Program is a fundraising activity for college scholarships. The word “Jabberwock,” copyrighted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., was […] The post Father-Daughter Pearls Presentation June 2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tons of unused meds destroyed in Spring 2024 Operation Medicine Drop
A joint effort involving the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the North Carolina National Guard resulted in the collection of 19,960 pounds of unused prescription medications as part of Operation Medicine Drop’s Spring Take Back Event and the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. That translates into approximately 15 million dosage units thanks […] The post Tons of unused meds destroyed in Spring 2024 Operation Medicine Drop first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Penn leads Firebirds in soccer playoffs
All season long the Firebirds have played tough opponents. They did not always win, but the players learned a lot about working together. Teamwork was a key factor in the Firebirds 3-0 win over Neuse Charter in the second round of the state 1A soccer playoffs. Savannah Penn, a senior, scored all three goals for the Firebirds. Samantha Carroll, a […] The post Penn leads Firebirds in soccer playoffs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hobson speaks at Memorial Day remembrance
Despite a huge rain storm just prior to Butner’s Memorial Day event, a large group of people turned out to remember and recognize those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Terry Turner, former mayor, said in his closing remarks, “Those that have fallen have given up two lives, the one they had and the one they could […] The post Hobson speaks at Memorial Day remembrance first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local crime reports
Butner Public Safety May 13, property damage was reported on East B Street. The suspect(s) slashed the tires on the victim’s vehicle. May 13, illegal dumping was reported on Dillon Drive. The suspect(s) dumped large amount of brush on the property. May 13, an assault was reported on 22nd Street. The victim was assaulted by her boyfriend. May […] The post Local crime reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Granville budget on agenda for June 3 meeting
Granville County officials could adopt the 2024-2025 county budget as soon as June 3. A public hearing on the recommended budget for next fiscal year was held at the May 20 meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners. County Manager Drew Cummings’ budget messages notes the proposed property tax rate of 63.1 cents per $100 of valuation “is higher […] The post Granville budget on agenda for June 3 meeting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
All sites pass first Swim Guide test of the season
All sites passed the Swim Guide test this week in the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds — but swimmers still need to take caution this Memorial Day weekend. Hickory Hill, Beaver Dam, Ledge Rock and Rolling View boating access sites on Falls Lake were not tested this week. “While all the sites we sampled met state and federal recreational water-quality […] The post All sites pass first Swim Guide test of the season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Advocacy group pushes for more KARTS funding in Granville budget
The Granville County chapter of rural community organizing group Down Home North Carolina is asking county officials to increase funding for the KARTS community transportation service by $250,000 in next year’s county budget. Reeves Peeler, a Granville County organizer with Down Home North Carolina, said during a rally at Oxford’s Hix Park Saturday in support of the “Be Smart, Expand […] The post Advocacy group pushes for more KARTS funding in Granville budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Disrupting graduations for your political cause is a selfish act
“You are about to begin the best four years of your life” is a phrase frequently told to high school seniors upon graduating. While this is true for most of us, the four years that students spend at a university are challenging. You’re balancing 18 credit hours a semester, homework, exams, trying to gain valuable work experience, trying to make […] The post Disrupting graduations for your political cause is a selfish act first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sorority honors area women for community service
Accomplished and service-oriented women were honored at the 35th Annual Breakfast for M’Lady sponsored by the Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Breakfast for M’Lady, an event honoring womanhood and community service, was held May 11 at 10 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Henderson.The event featured music by Saxophonist JaShaun Peele, a catered breakfast by Grissom […] The post Sorority honors area women for community service first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Karan cites Hawley rec center as top priority
The chairman of the Granville County Board of Commissioners said Monday that his top priority is the development of a recreation facility and community center on the fomer G.C. Hawley Middle School property in southern Granville County. Tim Karan, who chairs the county board, said in remarks at the commissioners’ meeting Monday night that his top priority is to honor […] The post Karan cites Hawley rec center as top priority first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Trump ‘veepstakes’ enters the homestretch
Former President Donald J. Trump is tied up a Manhattan courtroom, but he’s active online. One of his fundraising efforts asks supporters to help him choose his running mate. In a mass email, Trump asked, “Which person would you select as your next Vice President? Type in the person’s name here.” Trump will make up his own mind, but the […] The post Trump ‘veepstakes’ enters the homestretch first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Louisburg native honored by Sertoma Club in Durham
Wendell Tabb has been honored as Educator of the Year by the James E. Shepard Sertoma Club. Tabb, a native of Louisburg, “has exhibited major contributions to the profession, his students, Hillside High School and the overall Durham community,” the club said in presenting the award to Tabb. The Educator of the Year Award is intended to honor someone who […] The post Louisburg native honored by Sertoma Club in Durham first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds fall in softball third round
After multiple weather delays, the Falls Lake Academy Firebirds finally made the trip to play Vance Charter in the softball 1A East division. Falls Lake seeded tenth had already defeated Clover Garden and Warren County to get to second seeded Vance Charter. The Firebirds had a difficult time putting the bat on the ball with two players making contact. Leah […] The post Firebirds fall in softball third round first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement round-up
Butner Public Safety May 2, communicating threats were reported on East Lyon Station Road. A juvenile was threatened by another juvenile. May 2, PSO A. H. Creech arrested Casey Lee Flowers, 52, of Creedmoor, and charged him with DWI. Flowers was issued a secured bond of $1,000 by Magistrate C. F. Knott and was placed in the Granville County Detention […] The post Law enforcement round-up first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board frustrated over proposed tax rate
The Creedmoor Board of Commissioners granted preliminary approval Monday to the 42-cent property tax rate proposed by city administration. The public hearing on Creedmoor’s budget will be held June 4 at 6 p.m. Several of the Creedmoor city commissioners are at polar opposites when it comes to the proposed tax rate, which was presented to the board by Finance Director […] The post Board frustrated over proposed tax rate first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Williams: Growth, other factors impact facility decisions
The decision to close or consolidate school buildings is a complicated one that involves a number of different considerations, the chair of the Granville County Board of Education said recently. Some Granville County officials have expressed concern about declining student enrollment numbers in Granville County Public Schools, contending that the student numbers indicate facilites are not being used as efficiently […] The post Williams: Growth, other factors impact facility decisions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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