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Thomas shares history and storytelling
Just two weeks shy of the end of her reign as Miss Lumbee 2023-2024, Ashtyn Skye Thomas made a trip to Granville County to speak at Richard H. Thornton Library’s summer storytelling event June 27. Thomas, a freshman at N.C. State University majoring in architecture, represents the Lumbee people by traveling throughout the state sharing information about the history and […] The post Thomas shares history and storytelling first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Creedmoor offers Robotics Camp
The upcoming Lego Robotics Summer Camp July 15 and July 17 promises an immersive learning experience in robotics and mechanical engineering for students aged 6 – 13 years old. Hosted at the Creedmoor Community Center, this two-day camp from 10 am to 2 pm daily offers an exciting opportunity for participants to dive into the world of robotics through hands-on […] The post Creedmoor offers Robotics Camp first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office investigates death
The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI are currently investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Corey Faison. Faison’s body was discovered in Granville County at 4052 Old Franklinton Road, Franklinton. His body was discovered on June 26. No other information is available currently. Granville Sheriff Robert D. Fountain Jr. asked that anyone with information that could aid in this […] The post Sheriff’s office investigates death first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Summer reading slated at Berea
Berea Branch Library is presenting a special program July 25 celebrating Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The program is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. at the library, located at 1211 US Highway 158. The library is partnering with the Granville County forest service to celebrate Smokey’s birthday and teach all about fire safety. This program is free and open to all and part of the […] The post Summer reading slated at Berea first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety June 18, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Rajuan Migel Carter, 30, of Greensboro, for an outstanding domestic violence warrant. Carter was issued no bond by Magistrate A. K. Kearney and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. June 19, PSO M. B. Butler arrested Julius Cesar Owens Jr., 51, of Oxford, for an outstanding domestic […] The post Law enforcement releases crime reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Reading, writing in cursive becomes a lost art
“A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow basket. I wrote a letter to my love and on the way, I lost it.” We seem on the verge of losing many things. Writing letters to one another, if not yet a lost art, is changing. Cursive writing is out of style and out of classrooms. Losing the ability to write […] The post Reading, writing in cursive becomes a lost art first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House
Legislation introduced by Rep. Frank Sossamon to establish the Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passed the North Carolina House of Representatives 113-1. The bill, HB 982, aims to address the ongoing mental health crisis in North Carolina by harnessing the power of faith-based organizations to provide critical support and advocacy for those in need. The program is slated for launch […] The post Faith In Mental Health Pilot Program passes House first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Barberio to lead creative learning
Russ Barberio has been named the new coordinator of the Creative Lifelong Learning program run by Granville County Senior Services. Barberio takes over for Marilyn Howard, who is retiring from Granville County at the end of June. Barberio joins Granville County after spending a few years in retirement following a long career in finance and computer software consulting. He came […] The post Barberio to lead creative learning first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat
People were all abuzz at this year’s Bee Jubilee. The Granville County Beekeepers Association brings together local apiaries, lecturers, and artisans fo the Bee Jubilee, which is a gathering for people to learn about and celebrate bees and beekeeping. The bee jubilee was set up to spread awareness of the decreasing bee population, raise money for the bee association, and […] The post Eighth annual Bee Jubilee draws crowd despite heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board receives financial updates
The Granville County Board of Education closed its fiscal and school year with a special called meeting on June 24, to review the projected year-end budget, discuss insurance coverage and go over some areas of the 2024-2025 budget. Vickie Hines, chief financial officer for Granville County Public Schools, said the year-end closeout process is underway and will be completed by […] The post School board receives financial updates first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gambling interests raise the stakes to win North Carolina
Last year, casino builders from Las Vegas to Baltimore thought they had cracked open North Carolina for at least three new “entertainment centers,” thanks to a plan backed by the uber-powerful Sen. Phil Berger. But then people living near proposed casino sites pushed back, particularly in Berger’s own Rockingham County. News of the industry’s pay-to-play contributions and secret meetings […] The post Gambling interests raise the stakes to win North Carolina first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A holiday proposal: Festivus in July!
When, in the course of human events, it becomes obvious to all that the current American political system bears little if any resemblance to the values put forward in the 13 colonies’ July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence, it’s time to consider doing away with “Independence Day” as a positive commemoration. But not, I hold, worthy of cancellation as a […] The post A holiday proposal: Festivus in July! first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Minding the debate: What’s happening to our brains during election season
Some of us are convening watch parties and others deliberately will not tune in. Either way, Thursday’s presidential debate is the real start of the election season, when more Americans start to pay attention. It’s when partisan rhetoric runs hot and emotions run high. It’s also a chance for us, as members of a democratic republic. How? By setting expectations […] The post Minding the debate: What’s happening to our brains during election season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Don’t buy the tariff lie — real tax cuts aren’t on the table
“If he returns to the White House,” Bloomberg reports, “Donald Trump has pledged to enact a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports that he says will raise billions of dollars in revenue to pay for more tax cuts.” He’s even floated the idea, per CNBC, of an “all-tariff policy” and elimination of the federal income tax. Think tanks of pretty much […] The post Don’t buy the tariff lie — real tax cuts aren’t on the table first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
All sites pass the Swim Guide test for a second week
All sites on the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds met recreational water-quality standards this week, for a second week running. “When there’s no rain, there’s little-to-no bacteria entering the waterways through stormwater runoff,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. “So, this dry weather might not be good for your garden, but the waterways are seeing a different effect.” A […] The post All sites pass the Swim Guide test for a second week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
GCPS and Granville Library System receive $400K technology grant
Granville County Public Schools was awarded the Digital Champion Grant June 18. This grant, which totaled $400,000, was written in partnership with the Granville County Library System. The federal American Rescue Plan Act funds the grant program to expand digital equity programming and advance digital inclusion and opportunity across North Carolina. “This is a perfect example of school-community collaboration and partnership,” […] The post GCPS and Granville Library System receive $400K technology grant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Esmeralda’s Cafe opens in Butner
After a successful soft opening, husband and wife team and owners Jim Weir and Doris Esmeralda Ayala decided to have an official grand opening of Esmeralda’s Cafe in Butner. With Mayor Linda Jordon, Mayor Pro Tem Michel Branch, Council Members Judy Cheek, Ed Sosa, town officials, family, friends and employees in attendance, Ayala and Jordon cut the ribbon to mark […] The post Esmeralda’s Cafe opens in Butner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Penn earns multiple soccer honors
The Falls Lake girls soccer program has become one of the strongest programs in the county with wins in recent years over local rivals South Granville and Granville Central. The program has been led by Savannah Penn, the go to player for the Firebirds. Penn led the Falls Lake Academy soccer program to the third round of the 1A state […] The post Penn earns multiple soccer honors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sossamon urges extra caution in June — deadliest month on state’s waterways
As summer approaches, North Carolina’s lakes and beaches become a hub of activity, offering some of the best recreational water experiences in the country. Rep. Frank Sossamon this week reminded residents and visitors to exercise utmost caution while enjoying these waters. Data from the state’s Wildlife Resources Commission reveals that June is the deadliest month for swimming and recreating in […] The post Sossamon urges extra caution in June — deadliest month on state’s waterways first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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