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Buckhout: Send a decorated Army colonel to Congress
First-time candidate Laurie Buckhout is leaning on her leadership experience to secure a primary win over fellow Republican hopeful Sandy Smith and earn her party’s nomination to face off against Rep. Don Davis for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat. “People are ready for someone who’s going to win the race,” Buckhout said. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a […] The post Buckhout: Send a decorated Army colonel to Congress first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds defensive trio headed to next level
Three stalwarts of a defensive unit that triggered much of the success last season for the Southern Nash High football team will be taking their talents to a higher level next fall. Firebirds senior defensive lineman Malaki Dobbins and senior defensive backs Logan Saunders and Darray Lynch all signed their National Letters of Intent during a brief ceremony at the […] The post Firebirds defensive trio headed to next level first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Davis visits Ukraine, calls for ‘swift action’ on military aid
U.S. Rep. Don Davis visited Ukraine to assess foreign threats on the second anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion, the congressman’s office said on Sunday. The trip began after more than 24 hours of travel with a visit to Ukraine’s parliament and an exhibition of trophy weapons with historical context. Following the presentation, Davis toured the Polygon, a training center for […] The post Davis visits Ukraine, calls for ‘swift action’ on military aid first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Architects evaluate Spring Hope train depot
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Detection dogs train to follow their noses
WILSON — With her nose to the ground and her tongue wagging, a German shepherd named Fiji zigzagged across a field on the hunt for human remains. Her handler, Nash County sheriff’s Deputy Jack Thorpe, a retired North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper, watched as his detection dog made quick work of the search and sat near her discovery. Thorpe […] The post Detection dogs train to follow their noses first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds bow out in semis
FRANKLINTON — The Southern Nash girls basketball team saw its 2-A/3-A Big East Conference tournament run come to an end in a 62-32 loss in the semifinals to Franklinton on Thursday. For the Ladybirds, the loss dropped their overall record to 8-15. The Rams advanced to the title game while improving to 22-1 on the year. The home side used […] The post Ladybirds bow out in semis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Concerned Elm City residents hold community meeting
ELM CITY — Residents didn’t hold back when voicing their frustration about water infrastructure, the loss of Wilson County Sheriff’s Office direct patrols and town officials during an independent community meeting this week. “It’s going to take the citizens of this town taking a stand to let them know we’re fed up,” resident Carla Stutts said. “If we don’t hold […] The post Concerned Elm City residents hold community meeting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lefever named Knightdale recreation director
KNIGHTDALE — J.P. Lefever has been promoted to parks, recreation and cultural programs director for the town of Knightdale, Town Manager Bill Summers has announced. Lefever began his new role Feb. 17 and was introduced in that role to the Town Council during its meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Jessica Day congratulated Lefever on his new position. “Promoting a hardworking employee […] The post Lefever named Knightdale recreation director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Education’s grim future in a post-Leandro North Carolina
By all indications, North Carolina’s public education system will soon be dealt a massive, devastating and world-altering blow. The windup for the expected haymaker commences this week when the state Supreme Court again hears arguments in the 30-year-old Leandro school funding case. The actual delivery of the punch will likely take place sometime in the weeks to come when, barring […] The post Education’s grim future in a post-Leandro North Carolina first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rooftop solar’s subsidies flow toward those who need them least
Fans of government spending like to talk about “investments.” When government isn’t spending enough on their preferred programs, it’s failing to make proper investments. In truth, most government spending has little to do with investment — spending money now with the expectation of later returns. Instead, most government spending involves transfers. Government takes money from one group and gives that […] The post Rooftop solar’s subsidies flow toward those who need them least first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Return of the ‘student loan forgiveness’ vote-buying scheme
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced a new $1.2 billion round of student loan forgiveness, with President Joe Biden personally notifying the 153,000 beneficiaries by email. “I hope this relief gives you a little more breathing room,” Biden wrote. “I’ve heard from countless people who have told me that relieving the burden of their student loan debt will allow them […] The post Return of the ‘student loan forgiveness’ vote-buying scheme first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Why are we voting on March 5?
Can you remember when elections were contests where candidates expressed their political philosophies and told us what they would do if elected, a time when campaigns were civil? I can’t either. It won’t be long until the March 5 primary elections. Some have already voted early instead of having to walk through the gauntlet of political do-gooders handing us propaganda. […] The post Why are we voting on March 5? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Judge Quentin Sumner recognized for service
The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism has given the Judicial District Professionalism Award to retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner for his service in North Carolina’s 8th Judicial District. N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby presented Sumner the award during a luncheon and continuing legal education training session for 8th District Bar members at the Wilson County Courthouse […] The post Judge Quentin Sumner recognized for service first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
College offers free heavy equipment operator course
ROCKY MOUNT — As part of its mission to build course offerings that meet community needs, Nash Community College is offering an introduction to heavy equipment operator course at no cost to students. The course is designed as a six-week curriculum where students will learn the responsibilities of a heavy equipment operator, different types of equipment and safety practices. Upon […] The post College offers free heavy equipment operator course first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds down Knights in tourney opener
ROCKY MOUNT — The Southern Nash girls basketball team opened the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference tournament with a 49-42 win over Northern Nash on the road Tuesday night. Advancing to Thursday’s semifinals with the win, the Ladybirds improved to 8-14 on the season. Hailey Knight paced Southern Nash in the win with a game-high 22 points as the Ladybirds pulled […] The post Ladybirds down Knights in tourney opener first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Boomers are the culprits
Recently, we learned that 93% of Gen Zers have ghosted a job interview and 87% have failed to show up for day one of the job they accepted. Data derived from the global recruitment platform Indeed also discloses why they do this: “Because it makes them feel more in charge of their career lives.” (“Gen Z are treating employers like […] The post Boomers are the culprits first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCDOT seeks feedback on bridge tear-down
SPRING HOPE — The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking residents’ feedback on its decision to dismantle a pedestrian bridge above DOT-owned railroad tracks next to Railroad Street. It’s unknown when the bridge was built, NCDOT public relations officer Andrew Barksdale said Monday, but it’s now deemed unsafe. The town of Spring Hope and DOT previously agreed to close the […] The post NCDOT seeks feedback on bridge tear-down first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Early voting underway in March 5 primaries
NASHVILLE — Nominating contests for November’s general election showdown are underway. Early voting started Thursday and continues through March 2 in Nash County’s Democratic, Republican and Libertarian primaries. Voters registered with a political party will only be able to vote their party’s ballot. Unaffiliated voters can select the ballot of their choice but cannot vote in more than one party’s […] The post Early voting underway in March 5 primaries first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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