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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.
UNC’s retreat on DEI is emblematic of a simple truth the right refuses to see
There was a time in American history, after the Revolution and prior to the Civil War, in which many white Americans — North and South — said it was unnecessary to affirmatively combat slavery or seek to restrict it because it was an obsolete institution that would eventually wither and die on its own. Thankfully, this was not a view […] The post UNC’s retreat on DEI is emblematic of a simple truth the right refuses to see first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DOI head urges storm readiness as hurricane season starts
As hurricane season starts this Saturday, June 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to prepare now for what forecasters are predicting to be an “extremely active” season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2024 with a range of 17 to 25 total named storms. Of those, eight […] The post DOI head urges storm readiness as hurricane season starts first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Biden can one-up Trump and Kennedy with pardon pen
While panhandling for votes at the Libertarian National Convention over Memorial Day weekend, two non-Libertarian presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — promised to free political prisoner Ross Ulbricht if elected. That promise is a big deal to Libertarians. Ulbricht, 40, is about a decade into his two life sentences, without the possibility of parole, for […] The post Biden can one-up Trump and Kennedy with pardon pen first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Butner Public Safety incident reports
May 17, PSO J. R. Vaughan arrested James Samuel Strater Jr, 54, of Oxford, for an outstanding failure to appear. Mr. Strater was issued a secured bond of $2,000 by Magistrate H. G. Herring Jr. and was placed in the Granville County Detention Center. May 19, fraud was reported on Highway 56. The suspect returned merchandise that was missing from […] The post Butner Public Safety incident reports first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mercy’s Well at Community Methodist Church June 15
There will be a free concert at Community Methodist Church June 15. The concert, featuring the group Mercy’s Well, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Community Methodist Church is located at 405 West E Street, Butner. A love offering for the group will be collected. Mercy’s Well have been coming to Community Methodist Church for many years giving a wonderful performance […] The post Mercy’s Well at Community Methodist Church June 15 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pomp and common sense: Commencement speakers’ sage advice
It’s graduation season, and in school after school, you hear “Pomp and Circumstance” being played. Most of us can’t remember who delivered our commencement address, much less anything said, but you and I might benefit from some current commencement messages. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld spoke at the Duke commencement. He shared his “three real keys to life.” They are: “Bust your […] The post Pomp and common sense: Commencement speakers’ sage advice first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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.
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