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Downtown board adopts mission statement
SPRING HOPE — The Downtown Development Board chose an economic mission statement during a public workshop with N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Center employees at Town Hall on Thursday. “The town that moved overnight in 1889, Spring Hope is a vibrant, safe community near U.S. Route 64/Interstate 87 that embraces small business, young families (and) cultural and recreational opportunities […] The post Downtown board adopts mission statement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Grant available for rookie beekeepers
NASHVILLE — A grant is available to outfit beginning beekeepers with their first hive, and the deadline to apply is March 4. The grant is open to people 14-30 years old who are new to beekeeping, live in Nash County and are either Nash County Farm Bureau members or have parents or guardians who hold membership. While most grants consist […] The post Grant available for rookie beekeepers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Gavin Craft
Southern Nash High School varsity golfer Gavin Craft is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. “I like the challenge of golf and that you meet new people and make connections,” Craft said. Craft’s favorite club? His driver, because he said it’s fun to use. Golf is “not as easy as you think,” he said. From […] The post Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Gavin Craft first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Our Opinion: State, not federal, law needed to stop protest roadblocks
The gridlock gripping Washington might serve as a timely reminder to tie up a loose end when state lawmakers return to Raleigh next month. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis introduced the Safe and Open Streets Act, a bill that would establish a criminal offense for blocking public roads, in the closing days of the 118th Congress’ 2023 term. With most of […] The post Our Opinion: State, not federal, law needed to stop protest roadblocks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Devotion: Receiving mercy and finding grace
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16 No matter how many times we ask for forgiveness, we mess up again. It’s an endless cycle of us committing a sin, asking God for forgiveness and then committing another sin […] The post Devotion: Receiving mercy and finding grace first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Calendar: Free line dancing classes offered
SPRING HOPE — Sign-ups start Wednesday, Feb. 28, for six weeks of free line dancing classes at the Spaulding Family Resource Center, 600 S. Pine St. Classes are scheduled from March 20 through April 28. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 252-303-0541. Nash commissioners meet March 4 NASHVILLE — The Nash County Board of Commissioners will meet […] The post Community Calendar: Free line dancing classes offered first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knightdale affordable housing plan gains traction
Buttressed by expressions of public suppport, a plan that would combine funding, zoning policy and public information to ensure affordable homes are available in Knightdale is gaining traction. The Knightdale Town Council voted unanimously on Thursday to refer the draft Knightdale Housing Affordability Plan to the March 11 meeting of the town’s Land Use Review Board. That board will forward […] The post Knightdale affordable housing plan gains traction first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bulldogs use hot shooting to rout Crusaders
WILSON — Barton used a barrage of 3-pointers and an overall dominant performance on the offensive end to secure a 98-69 rout of Conference Carolinas foe Belmont Abbey on Saturday. After putting up 43 points in the first half and holding a 20-point lead, the Bulldogs exploded for 55 points in the second half on the way to the 29-point […] The post Bulldogs use hot shooting to rout Crusaders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Barton women see skid reach 4 games
WILSON — A poor third quarter doomed the Barton women’s basketball team in a 76-60 loss to Belmont Abbey on Saturday in a Conference Carolinas contest. With their fourth consecutive loss, the Bulldogs dropped to 6-9 in CC action and 7-17 overall. They’ll look to snap the streak on Wednesday, when they host Francis Marion for Senior Night. Saturday’s game […] The post Barton women see skid reach 4 games first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Don’t let scammers break your account or your heart
During February, we often think about making connections and building new relationships. Relationships bring joy and connection — but unfortunately, scammers love to prey on other people’s hope and happiness. They are adept at using sweetheart scams to rob people of their hard-earned money. In 2023, we received 71 sweetheart scam complaints representing more than $2.3 million in total losses. […] The post Don’t let scammers break your account or your heart first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Empty talk about ‘equal opportunity’
“We support equal opportunity, not equal outcomes,” North Carolina Republicans like to say. What they really mean is that they support school vouchers and charter schools, not a social safety net. It’s that simple. But rather than dismiss their protestations as empty rhetoric, it’s worth engaging with what they claim is their core governing philosophy. To be blunt, it’s something […] The post Empty talk about ‘equal opportunity’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Southern Nash pulls away from Franklinton
The Southern Nash boys basketball team closed out the regular season with a 70-52 victory over visiting Franklinton on Friday night in a 2-A/3-A Big East Conference clash. George Richardson led the Firebirds, who improved to 6-6 in the conference and 10-11 overall with the win, with 16 points. Also finishing in double figures were Tylik Mitchell and Israel Whitaker […] The post Southern Nash pulls away from Franklinton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fire destroys Elm City mobile home
ELM CITY — Officials have determined a Jan. 28 fire that destroyed an Elm City mobile home started in the kitchen. Chief Kevin Johnson of the Toisnot Rural Fire Department said crews responded to a 1:15 a.m. fire call and converged on the single-wide mobile home at 412 Nash St. Johnson said the home was “fully involved” when the department’s […] The post Fire destroys Elm City mobile home first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bulldogs and handlers compete and have fun
WILSON — The cuteness factor of the drooling contestants was off the chart as young handlers lined up bulldogs shoulder to shoulder on a table for judging. Solid, spotted or patched, with names like Baked Beans, Princess P, Sassy and Too Toxic, every puppy was a contender. “We call it a fun show,” said Sean Harris, an organizer of the […] The post Bulldogs and handlers compete and have fun first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash Central senior earns UNC’s Morehead-Cain Scholarship
ROCKY MOUNT — Nash Central High School senior Jon Ayden Horne has been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship for his upcoming studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nash County Public Schools announced Thursday. “Nash County Public Schools celebrates Horne’s exceptional achievement and looks forward to his future contributions and success at UNC-CH and in his professional […] The post Nash Central senior earns UNC’s Morehead-Cain Scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC Health Nash Foundation welcomes 6 new board members
ROCKY MOUNT — The UNC Health Nash Foundation welcomed six new members to its Board of Directors in January: Dr. Joanna Dauber, pharmacist Thomas McDowell, Benton Moss, Delwin Clark, Shanna Strickland and Catherine Lilley. Thomas McDowell is a fourth-generation community pharmacist and owner of McDowell’s Pharmacy in Scotland Neck and Rocky Mount, Medical Park Pharmacy in Rocky Mount and Happier […] The post UNC Health Nash Foundation welcomes 6 new board members first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr.
Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr., age 93, of Wilson, peacefully passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was married to the love of his life, Bertine Harris Williams, for 67 years. A graveside service was held Thursday, February 15 at 1:00 PM at the Williams Family Cemetery, 3729 Bend of the River Road, Elm City, with visitation immediately following. A graduate […] The post Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr. first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds rally to defeat Knights
The Southern Nash girls basketball team used a strong second half to defeat visiting Northern Nash on Tuesday night in a 2-A/3-A Big East Conference clash. With the win, the Ladybirds now sit at 4-7 in conference and 7-13 overall heading into their final game of the regular season on Friday at home against Franklinton. Tuesday’s win saw Southern Nash […] The post Ladybirds rally to defeat Knights first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DeVega named Nash social services director
NASHVILLE — The Nash County Department of Social Services is under new management. Denita DeVega started work as DSS director on Monday, bringing 25 years of experience in social work and advocacy to the leadership role. “I have the pleasure of announcing that Ms. DeVega comes to Nash County from Vance County after five years as their Department of Social […] The post DeVega named Nash social services director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Blood drives planned in Bailey, Coopers and Nashville
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. As February continues, so does the potential for weather systems to disrupt blood drives and the ability to provide critical blood products to hospitals. While thousands of donors have answered the call to donate in recent weeks to […] The post Blood drives planned in Bailey, Coopers and Nashville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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