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Rocky Mount, Tarboro women died of drug overdoses
Toxicology reports say two women whose bodies were found in a Wilson home last year died from drug overdoses. The bodies of Malica Lashae Harris, 27, of Rocky Mount, and her cousin, Tanisha Clarissa Harris, 26, of Tarboro, were discovered at 1107 Gold St. N. at 7:07 p.m. on Aug. 19 after officers with the Wilson Police Department responded to […] The post Rocky Mount, Tarboro women died of drug overdoses first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Missing Spring Hope teen’s body found near Enfield
An investigator with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that authorities are trying to find out where a Nash County man was killed. The body of 18-year-old Amir Keshawn Hinnant was found on the side of N.C. Highway 481 near Enfield at 4:10 p.m. on Monday, according to a release from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. “The Halifax County […] The post Missing Spring Hope teen’s body found near Enfield first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Common fallacies impede sound policy
Those who advocate rational public policy, based on a thorough understanding of the principles of human action and the benefits of voluntary exchange, are bound to be disappointed much of the time. That’s not an argument against fighting for freedom. But it is an argument for realism and for keeping expectations low — so you can be pleasantly surprised when […] The post Common fallacies impede sound policy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds rout Warriors in 9-0 shutout
LOUISBURG — The Southern Nash girls soccer team cruised to a 9-0 victory Tuesday on the road over Louisburg. Now 2-0 on the season, the Ladybirds will take on Richlands on Friday in the Brittany T. Willis Memorial Soccer Showcase in Wilson. Tuesday’s game saw Charlotte Benson lead the visitors to victory with a hat trick. Emory Gibson and Ana […] The post Ladybirds rout Warriors in 9-0 shutout first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Howell unseats Cone in county commissioner race; Chesser prevails in NC House primary
Southern Nash County will have a new representative on the county Board of Commissioners this fall after Freddy Howell unseated incumbent Dan Cone in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Howell received 1,044 votes (54.35%), topping Cone’s tally of 877 (45.65%) to claim the GOP nomination for the county board’s District 3 seat. He will face Democratic candidate Carnell Taylor in November’s general […] The post Howell unseats Cone in county commissioner race; Chesser prevails in NC House primary first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
GXP-Storage headquarters to hire 100
MIDDLESEX — A 30-acre campus in the Middlesex Corporate Centre industrial park will become the international headquarters for GXP-Storage, county officials have revealed. Nash County Economic Development announced the $4.6 million property sale in October, with the occupant identified only by the codename “Project Snowball.” The county announced Feb. 27 that a 62,500-square-foot shell building on the property will house […] The post GXP-Storage headquarters to hire 100 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Attorney: Bailey records policy on shaky legal ground
BAILEY — Town commissioners have implemented a new communication plan for public records requests, and an attorney for the North Carolina Press Association says at least part of the policy may violate the North Carolina Public Records Act. “In an effort to provide a coordinated and focused voice for the town of Bailey, North Carolina, the following plan and procedure […] The post Attorney: Bailey records policy on shaky legal ground first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Schools surprise top teachers
SPRING HOPE — Principal Christopher Jones and the Spring Hope Elementary School staff have selected Mary Young as the school’s 2023-24 Teacher of the Year. “Ms. Young has always been very intentional about her kindergarten students,” Jones said. “She is well respected in the community and in the school, Every time I visit her classroom, I know what I am […] The post Schools surprise top teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCDOT scraps plans to demolish footbridge
SPRING HOPE — Residents’ desire to preserve an aging pedestrian bridge has spared it from demolition, according to state and local officials. The N.C. Department of Transportation announced plans to tear down the Railroad Street bridge in January and asked Spring Hope to hold a public hearing on the proposal during the Board of Commissioners meeting this Monday. Public relations […] The post NCDOT scraps plans to demolish footbridge first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Brayden Parker
Brayden Parker is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week for his participation on the Southern Nash High School varisty baseball team. Parker is a sophomore shortstop and second baseman who wears jersey No. 2. Parker said he enjoys “every part” of baseball. He hopes to win conference championships this year and go on to compete […] The post Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Brayden Parker first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Exhibit opens at Spring Hope museum
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Community Calendar: Middlesex board meeting slated
MIDDLESEX — The Middlesex Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, in the conference room at Town Hall, 10232 S. Nash St. Bailey Planning Board sets March 11 meeting BAILEY— The town Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Town Hall, 6217 Main St. Bailey commissioners to meet BAILEY — The Bailey […] The post Community Calendar: Middlesex board meeting slated first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Margie Lou Brantley
Margie Lou Batchelor Brantley of Spring Hope passed away on March 3, 2024 after a long, family-oriented life of service to her loved ones. She was born on March 17, 1935, to the late Van B. and Lucy Matthews Batchelor of Momeyer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James "Teeny" Brantley, and siblings Vannette Coggin, […] The post Margie Lou Brantley first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Barton tops King to reach quarterfinals
WILSON — Barton College men’s basketball head coach Ron Lievense wanted Monday’s game to be a special moment for his senior class. His hopes came to fruition as the Bulldogs won their final home game of the season, defeating King 89-77 in the second round of the Conference Carolinas tournament. “It means everything, we love playing here, I’ve been here […] The post Barton tops King to reach quarterfinals first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson Prep’s Ferrell signs with Louisburg College
Wilson Prep senior Kaden Ferrell has been dreaming of playing collegiate baseball since the first time he stepped on the diamond as a young kid. On Feb. 13, he made that dream a reality, signing his National Letter of Intent to continue his career at Louisburg College. “It means everything to me and my family,” Ferrell said. “I’ve had this […] The post Wilson Prep’s Ferrell signs with Louisburg College first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash schools strive to enhance student safety, well-being
Last year, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 605 to establish threat assessment teams in schools statewide. North Carolina’s public schools are required to implement these teams as of March 1 this year. Designed to train on recognizing and reporting threatening behavior, these teams will establish anonymous reporting methods and refer individuals to mental health services if deemed credible threats. […] The post Nash schools strive to enhance student safety, well-being first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Majority Leader Bell, former Lt. Gov. Gardner endorse Chesser
MIDDLESEX — State Rep. Allen Chesser, R-Nash, has received the endorsement of former Lt. Gov. Jim Gardner and current N.C. House Majority Leader John Bell in his bid for reelection. A native of Nash County, Gardner previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives. The former congressman went on to serve as North Carolina’s lieutenant governor. Long credited as a […] The post Majority Leader Bell, former Lt. Gov. Gardner endorse Chesser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC Health Nash, OIC to open 2 medical practices
ROCKY MOUNT — UNC Health Nash and the Opportunities Industrialization Center’s OIC Family Medical Center, a local federally qualified health center, have announced a partnership to establish two new medical practices in the Rocky Mount community. Through this partnership, the OIC will open a new pediatric clinic with two pediatricians and a new OB/GYN practice with three new OB/GYNs to […] The post UNC Health Nash, OIC to open 2 medical practices first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds record 1st win
WENDELL — The Southern Nash baseball team used a late-game surge to down East Wake on the road Friday. With the win, the Firebirds now sit at 1-2 on the season and will host Nash Central on Tueday. Friday’s game saw the 3-A Firebirds from the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference facing a 2-1 deficit heading into the sixth inning before […] The post Firebirds record 1st win first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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