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Stakes are high 2 years after fall of Roe v. Wade
Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marked a seismic shift in American reproductive rights. The repercussions have been swift and severe, with sweeping changes that jeopardize the health and autonomy of countless individuals. As we navigate the post-Roe landscape, the stakes could not be higher. In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision, nearly […] The post Stakes are high 2 years after fall of Roe v. Wade first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County officials seek ways to preserve farmland
Granville County officials this week voiced support for efforts to curb the rapid loss of farmland in the county. Kim Woods, area agriculture agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, presented information on farmland preservation Monday during the meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners. In addition to describing the loss of farmland in the county, Woods also talked […] The post County officials seek ways to preserve farmland first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Engagement Grant to aid veterans with visual impairment
The Joel Fund is one of 41 organizations nationwide selected to receive a Creative Forces Community Engagement grant in the support of The Joel Fund’s Operation ART monthly clay workshops for veterans with visual impairment in partnership with the local VA. Creative Forces CommunityEngagement Grants are part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces initiative and are in […] The post Community Engagement Grant to aid veterans with visual impairment first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local crime reports released
Butner Public Safety June 13, a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle was reported on Brooke Drive. The suspects broke a window on the victim’s vehicle. Nothing was stolen during the incident. June 13, a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle was reported on Veazey Road. The suspects broke a window on the victim’s vehicle, entered the […] The post Local crime reports released first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Granville Sheriff’s Office responds to incident
The Granville County Sheriff’s Office reported that it responded Sunday to an incident in which someone was barricaded inside a house and fired on officers. Sunday at 4:16 p.m., Granville County dispatch received a call about an illegal burn in the area of Wisteria Court, Wake Forest. A Fire marshal from Granville County arrived on scene and requested GCSO to […] The post Granville Sheriff’s Office responds to incident first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board sets new tax rate to keep up with growth
Taxes and plans for a new town hall were among the topics discussed at the Stem board meeting June 17. When discussing the tax rate, Mayor Casey Dover said that they needed “to scale the town to grow with the people.” He said the town is going in a positive direction and the population and growth will go hand in […] The post Board sets new tax rate to keep up with growth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Senior Tar Heel Legislature welcomes Rep. Frank Sossamon
The NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature welcomed Rep. Frank Sossaman to the NCSTHL General Session held in Raleigh June 4-5. The NCSTHL delegate and alternate representing Granville County, Annette Myers and Sue Bryant respectively, said, “Representative Sossaman provided many helpful insights on advocating for issues concerning the older adults of North Carolina. We appreciated learning about STHL and it purpose […] The post Senior Tar Heel Legislature welcomes Rep. Frank Sossamon first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Creedmoor Community Farmers Market to open
Downtown Creedmoor will be the home of the new Community Farmers Market beginning on July 6. The market will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month through November. The market will be located in the Creedmoor City Hall Parking Lot off Sanderford Street, between Main and Elm Streets. For more […] The post Creedmoor Community Farmers Market to open first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wall Street Journal report shocks NC Democrats
Even though I live in North Carolina, sometimes people who live far away teach me things I need to know. For instance, in the June 15 edition of The Wall Street Journal, an article by Valerie Bauerlein caught my eye. Its long headline: “Why Democrats Keep Losing the Battle for Small-Town America: Voters in rural North Carolina reflect the mounting […] The post Wall Street Journal report shocks NC Democrats first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
How Jeff Jackson is winning NC politics
When he entered politics, Jeff Jackson appeared to be quickly approaching the doorstep to greatness. He was appointed to the state Senate at the young age of 31, joining a body where the Baby Boom generation was normative and where even working parents were a rare presence. The spirited newcomer’s contributions were sufficiently dazzling that some observers of state politics […] The post How Jeff Jackson is winning NC politics first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
GCPS Board of Education approves leadership changes
At its regularly scheduled meeting June 3 the Granville County Board of Education named Jessie Shore as the new principal of G. C. Hawley Middle School and Anthony Herndon as the new principal of Northern Granville Middle School. Prior to being named principal at G. C. Hawley Middle School, Shore served as an assistant principal at Neuse River Middle School […] The post GCPS Board of Education approves leadership changes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
All sites pass the Swim Guide test this week
All sites tested in the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds met recreational water-quality standards this week. Lake Royale sites were not tested this week. “We haven’t had much rain in the past couple of weeks, so that means there’s less nasty stuff being washed into the waterways,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program director. A Swim Guide fail means elevated […] The post All sites pass the Swim Guide test this week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Glenn, Pearson, Yancey take top honors
Falls Lake Academy’s softball program took three of the top honors this season for the Super Six Conference. Wynterlee Glenn earned Pitcher of the Year honors. Reagan Yancey was named Player of the Year for the conference and Weston Pearson was named Coach of the Year for the Super Six Conference. Glenn, a freshman, earned top pitching honors for the […] The post Glenn, Pearson, Yancey take top honors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two cheers for Democrats’ transparency amendment
It should surprise no one when politicians engage in politics. It’s what they do. Yet the practice of playing political games can distract elected officials from taking serious actions. When that happens, they can miss opportunities to transform good ideas into real-life policies. This observer spotted a missed opportunity while reading Senate Bill 911 and its companion, House Bill 1075. […] The post Two cheers for Democrats’ transparency amendment first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vikings hold commencement exercise
A sea of blue washed over the South Granville athletic field on June 7, a warm and windy, Friday night. This was no ordinary Friday night event, this was the opportunity for the class of 2024 to make their final entrance as seniors and walk out as a South Granville Viking graduate. Donning the light blue caps and gowns, the […] The post Vikings hold commencement exercise first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Law enforcement releases crime reports
Butner Public Safety May 31, PSO Dominguez arrested Miller David Allen, 30, of Henderson, and charged for an outstanding order for arrest. Allen was issued a written promise to appear in court and was released. June 1, property damage was reported on Breda Lane. The suspect(s) damaged a window on the victim’s residence. June 1, […] The post Law enforcement releases crime reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Reproductive rights debate turns to birth control
Iconic country music singer Loretta Lynn caused a stir in 1975. At that time, birth control was a conversation held between a doctor and a patient, a husband and a wife and a gaggle of women talking over coffee. The church had its opinions. Fundamentalists had theirs. But for most women, the pill was a gift of empowerment and liberation. […] The post Reproductive rights debate turns to birth control first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Twenty-two Pirates earn diplomas
Granville Academy held its graduation ceremony June 8 as 22 candidates walked across the stage to receive a diploma. Kelly Helner, Granville Academy’s principal, commended the student for putting forth such a tremendous effort and staying the course to graduate. Helner said the soon-to-be graduates had a solid future ahead with college, work, military service, technical school and much more. […] The post Twenty-two Pirates earn diplomas first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Proud Panthers graduate
Granville Central High School, home of the Panthers, was filled with excitement and emotions by students and guests as the class of 2024 made its way into the gymnasium for graduation June 8. Joselyn Paneda-Ceja, salutatorian, gave her address in English and in Spanish. Paneda-Ceja, a first generation graduate, became emotional and tears began to flow as she thanked her […] The post Proud Panthers graduate first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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