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Crowds flock to Nashville Blooming Festival
Like a creeping vine that escapes the confines of its planter, the Nashville Blooming Festival is growing beyond the two-day tradition that marks Mother’s Day weekend in Nash County. The street vendors and shows returned to downtown Nashville for the 26th time Friday and Saturday, but the expanded Blooming Festival schedule began Wednesday with the start of a carnival’s four-day […] The post Crowds flock to Nashville Blooming Festival first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds live on, get past Eastern Alamance
A base hit, a walk, an error, a base-running mistake or a mental blunder could have been the difference in Friday’s NCHSAA 3-A second-round playoff encounter between undefeated Southern Nash and Eastern Alamance, which won 3-A championships in 2019 and 2022, on the Southern Nash diamond. But Southern Nash avoided such a dilemma in the anything-could-happen sixth inning and escaped […] The post Ladybirds live on, get past Eastern Alamance first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State honors Nash Correctional associate warden
Nash Correctional Institution’s associate warden has earned statewide recognition for his efforts to improve inmate and staff well-being at the medium-security prison. The N.C. Department of Adult Correction named Curtis Ward Jr. its Custody Supervisor of the Year on Wednesday during an annual award ceremony for its Division of Institutions, which comprises 55 state prisons responsible for the care and […] The post State honors Nash Correctional associate warden first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds blank Red Rams on Senior Day
Six seniors were honored for the Southern Nash High girls soccer team before the Ladybirds celebrated their seniors the right way with a 3-0 defeat of visiting Franklinton in Thursday’s regular-season finale. Southern Nash, 15-5 overall, and Franklinton, both 3-A teams, tied for third in the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference at 8-4 while 3-A Northern Nash and 2-A Roanoke Rapids […] The post Ladybirds blank Red Rams on Senior Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson breaks ground on Mudcats’ new stadium
WILSON — A Thursday groundbreaking ceremony for a baseball stadium that will serve as the Carolina Mudcats’ future home was about more than throwing dirt — it was about celebrating the next chapter in Wilson’s history. “Wilson is on the move,” Mayor Carlton Stevens told attendees. “We have a baseball stadium coming, but more importantly, we have over $200 million […] The post Wilson breaks ground on Mudcats’ new stadium first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC Health Nash earns ‘A’ in national hospital scores
ROCKY MOUNT — The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that collects and reports hospital performance data each year, recently released its spring 2024 scores, and UNC Health Nash received an “A” grade. “I am proud of the commitment this demonstrates by our team members to bettering the health outcomes of those we serve,” said Dr. L. Lee Isley, president […] The post UNC Health Nash earns ‘A’ in national hospital scores first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AgCarolina Farm Credit returns $49M to members
GREENVILLE — AgCarolina Farm Credit recently celebrated its all-cash 2023 patronage distribution of $49 million, returning about 30% of the interest AgCarolina accrued last year to its members. “As your local lending cooperative, the member-elected board is passionate about delivering a strong patronage as it reflects the strength and health of the association. The opportunity to put our profits back […] The post AgCarolina Farm Credit returns $49M to members first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Immigration bill elevates cynical politics over common sense
According to the best estimates, about 10 million to 11 million immigrants are living in the United States without full legal authorization. Interestingly and coincidentally, that’s right around the number of people who reside in North Carolina. It’s about 3% of the total national population. Analysts think the same basic ratio applies here — with somewhere between 300,000 and 400,000 […] The post Immigration bill elevates cynical politics over common sense first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bailey firefighter honored for half-century of service
Edward Julian Cozart Jr. of Bailey has received the North Carolina Order of the Guardian Award. N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey presented the award earlier this year. Causey conferred the award “in recognition of the character, integrity, service and honor” Cozart demonstrated. The Order of the Guardian Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Department of Insurance. Also, the […] The post Bailey firefighter honored for half-century of service first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina’s 5 political revolutions
How would you describe the political climate in North Carolina? That’s the question I pondered as I prepared to speak at the annual meeting of the Friends of East Carolina University Library. Few could argue that we are in the midst of a political revolution and it is easy to say the catalyst for it is Donald Trump. But is […] The post North Carolina’s 5 political revolutions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash author releases Christian self-help book
NASHVILLE — Jessica Levy marks her publishing debut with the release of “Pure Joy: Living Abundantly When Life Gets Tough,” a book that offers a transformative perspective on facing life’s trials with faith and joy. “We often have a lot of questions when we are going through tough times. The most frequent one is, ‘How could a good, just, loving […] The post Nash author releases Christian self-help book first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County plans community forums on opioid settlement
NASHVILLE — Nash County will host a series of five community forums across the county to gather input from residents on proposed uses for Nash’s roughly $9.8 million share of national opioid settlement proceeds. The community forums, titled “Nash County Opioid Settlement: A Community Conversation,” will provide an opportunity for community members and local leaders to share their thoughts and […] The post County plans community forums on opioid settlement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Blood drives set for Middlesex, Momeyer, Rocky Mount
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now: • Type O negative is the universal blood type […] The post Blood drives set for Middlesex, Momeyer, Rocky Mount first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds get lucky 21st win in thrilling comeback
An unbeaten season and state championship dreams were about to fall by the wayside for Southern Nash, which found itself in the unprecedented position of trailing in the final inning Tuesday at home in the first round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs. The Ladybirds, unbeaten in 20 games and the No. 2 East seed, trailed 5-0 in the bottom of […] The post Ladybirds get lucky 21st win in thrilling comeback first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Suspect arrested in downtown Rocky Mount shooting
ROCKY MOUNT — Police have arrested a man accused of firing gunshots at two people from a three-wheeled motorcycle parked near the Rocky Mount Event Center. Detectives identified 25-year-old Bobby Lawson as the shooter, the Rocky Mount Police Department said in a Tuesday news release. Police executed a search warrant at a 232 Park Ave. home and recovered evidence allegedly […] The post Suspect arrested in downtown Rocky Mount shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Devotional: Abounding in hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. — Romans 15:13 Paul’s prayer for the Christian church in Rome is an encouraging statement about the power of God and how it can impact a Christian emotionally and mentally. He calls […] The post Devotional: Abounding in hope first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Groundbreaking for Mudcats stadium is Thursday
WILSON — The Milwaukee Brewers’ president and general manager will among the speakers at Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mudcats stadium. The public is invited to the city’s 10 a.m. event that will be held near 316 Douglas St. in the building where city residents got their first glimpse at the stadium’s design. City spokeswoman Rebecca Agner said attendees […] The post Groundbreaking for Mudcats stadium is Thursday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Spring Hope board studies development fees
SPRING HOPE — Building an average-size home in town limits could be up to $4,260 more expensive if Spring Hope adopts system development fees to defray the cost of water and sewer infrastructure. Gary Hartong, president of civil engineering consulting firm The Wooten Co., presented a study on the development fees to town commissioners on Monday. “The overall intent is […] The post Spring Hope board studies development fees first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Faithful unite for National Day of Prayer
SPRING HOPE — Hands folded and heads bowed, more than two dozen people stood together to seek God’s blessings on the community, state and nation. Pastors and community leaders prayed for unity during Spring Hope’s National Day of Prayer service on Thursday. From the sidewalk outside the town’s municipal building, speakers addressed attendees sitting in lawn chairs or standing in […] The post Faithful unite for National Day of Prayer first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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