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Moore celebrates centenarian status
Family and friends gathered together June 9 to share in a joyous occasion — Margie Moore’s 100th birthday. Moore’s actual birthday was a few days earlier on June 6. Moore said she is still here by the grace of God. She quoted passages from Ephesians 6:2-3, ““Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise […] The post Moore celebrates centenarian status first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Overwhelmed by anger? Thoughts on how to de-escalate a situation
I leaned halfway out of the car window, furiously shaking a finger at the car zooming from behind us in the next lane. “You stay there!” I roared. “Let my mother out!” We were on the freeway and my mom had pulled to the shoulder to let an ambulance pass. As soon as it did, other cars took advantage of […] The post Overwhelmed by anger? Thoughts on how to de-escalate a situation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Falls Lake baseball announces all conference awards
Falls Lake Academy placed three players on the all-conference list and two on the honorable mention list. Carson Gregory, Micah Smith and Jacob Watson earned Super-Six all-conference recognition. Carson Bowers and Cole Reinhard made the honorable mention list for the Firebirds. Gregory played in 20 games for the Firebirds this season. He finished with 69 plate appearances and had a […] The post Falls Lake baseball announces all conference awards first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sossamon applauds GCPS Book Bus initiative
Rep. Frank Sossamon has expressed support and excitement for the Granville County Schools Book Bus initiative this summer. The Book Bus, a mobile library and snack distributor, will provide free books and snacks to children aged 0 to 18, offering a wide selection of reading material for all age groups. “I am thrilled to see the launch of the GCS […] The post Sossamon applauds GCPS Book Bus initiative first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
GCPS awarded emerging technologies grant
On June 6, Granville County Public Schools was awarded an Emerging Technologies Grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Digital Learning Initiative. This grant will provide $50,000 to the district to support the Artificial Intelligence Task Force work and AI Camp for eighth- through 12th-grade students. According to NCDPI, “The AI Task Force and its AI camp for […] The post GCPS awarded emerging technologies grant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘Lift your gates and sing’ — a new book about Jerusalem
The city of Jerusalem is again at the center of the world’s attention. Today, it is the capital of an embattled country, Israel, which is at war with its neighbor in Gaza. It is in mounting conflict with forces alongside and inside its borders that are sponsored by powerful nations. It is also a major shrine and holy place for […] The post ‘Lift your gates and sing’ — a new book about Jerusalem first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Granville native named chancellor at Elizabeth City State University
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has appointed longtime educator and Granville County native Dr. Catherine Edmonds as interim chancellor at Elizabeth City State University. She will succeed Chancellor Karrie Dixon, who has led ECSU since 2018 and was elected this week the next chancellor of North Carolina Central University, according to a press release. Edmonds began her […] The post Granville native named chancellor at Elizabeth City State University first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Five juveniles taken into custody
Butner Public Safety made numerous arrests and finds a significant number of firearms after carrying out a search warrant on a house and vehicle on West C Street, according to a press release from BPS. Butner Public Safety located a vehicle on June 5 that had been used to break into multiple vehicles at a business in Butner. The vehicle […] The post Five juveniles taken into custody first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Where moral panic goes, poor outcomes follow
On May 26, and into the early hours of May 27, in a foreshadowing of things to come, Libertarian National Convention delegates took seven rounds of voting to nominate Chase Oliver (who beat “None of the Above” after eliminating all other opponents) for president and two ballots to nominate Mike ter Maat for vice president. Three days later, Libertarian National […] The post Where moral panic goes, poor outcomes follow first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Book Bus on its way
Be on the lookout for the Granville County Public Schools Book Bus because it is on its way to your community this summer. The Book Bus will be giving out books and snacks to all children ages 0 to 18. The Book Bus will make its first stop of the year in southern Granville County from 10:30 a.m. until 12:15 […] The post Book Bus on its way first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Who was arrested
Butner Public Safety May 17, PSO J. R. Vaughan served a criminal summons on Kevin Matthew Pickett, 45, of Creedmoor, for second degree trespassing. Pickett was issued a court date and ordered to appear in court. May 17, PSO J. R. Vaughan arrested James Samuel Strater Jr, 54, of Oxford, for an outstanding failure to appear. Strater was […] The post Who was arrested first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pet Adoption event slated for Saturday
The Creedmoor Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event June 8 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. “As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption, Tractor Supply strives to inform our customers of the pet adoption process by providing a safe and comfortable space for placing adorable animals in welcoming homes,” said Gloria Stoudemire, manager […] The post Pet Adoption event slated for Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Creedmoor splits vote on tax rate
The Creedmoor Board of Commissioners faced a daunting task at its regular Tuesday night meeting with the vote on the proposed tax rate on the agenda. The board voted 3-2 to adopt a tax rate of 42 cents per $100 valuation, along with the rate and fee schedule, after three citizens spoke during the public hearing. The city will also […] The post Creedmoor splits vote on tax rate first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
David Richard Crews
David Richard Crews, a lifelong resident of Granville County, passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 at his home. He was born April 21, 1947 to the late David Reid Crews and Virginia Frances Bullock Crews. He was a member of Bullock United Methodist Church. Richard was a retired farmer and heavy equipment operator. He was an avid outdoorsman with a […] The post David Richard Crews first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Israel, Russia and international law
International law ― the recognized rules of behavior among nations based on customary practices and treaties, among them the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ― has been agreed upon by large and small nations alike. To implement this law, the nations of the world have established a UN Security Council (to maintain international peace and […] The post Israel, Russia and international law first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Blood drives upcoming
A blood drive will be held June 7 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Willow Oak Room at the Creedmoor Community Center. The center is located at 116 Douglas Drive in Creedmoor. The City of Creedmoor invites you to sign up today at www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time and be a part of this life-saving initiative. Also, a blood drive will be […] The post Blood drives upcoming first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Independence Day celebration slated for July 3
An Independence Day celebration will be held July 3 at Lake Holt, Butner. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Creedmoor city officials note: • No Tailgating: Food trucks will be on site. Alcohol will not be allowed.• Be Prepared: Bring a lawn chair, blanket and bug spray.• Due to the loud nature of the […] The post Independence Day celebration slated for July 3 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Trump and Daniels: More levels and devils to come
What are some things we have learned from the Stormy Daniels saga involving former President Trump? Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Keep you longer than you want to stay. Make you pay more than you want to pay. You can’t win at the game of sin. Some people will forgive you. Some people will never […] The post Trump and Daniels: More levels and devils to come first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Finding my peace on the pavement
Marathon runners are a unique people. It takes a certain amount of discipline and a lot of determination to complete a full 26.2 mile marathon. Kechia Brustmeyer-Brown will be the first to tell you she is not an elite marathon runner, but the Creedmoor resident has the fire and determination to compete with some of the best runners in […] The post Finding my peace on the pavement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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