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Carolina dispute helped provoke revolution
As we once again celebrate our country’s birthday, might I suggest we spare a moment to consider our state’s role in the dramatic story of American independence? Three North Carolinians signed the Declaration of Independence. Thousands of North Carolinians volunteered for service in the Continental Army or local militia. Some of the Revolutionary War’s most consequential battles — at Moore’s […] The post Carolina dispute helped provoke revolution first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Strengthen educator pipeline through programs like NC Teaching Fellows
This year, my youngest child, Andrew, graduated from high school. And, yes, I am feeling all of the pride and all the empty-nest fears that go with that. However, the part of the graduation celebrations that struck me the most was the day that the seniors all went back to their elementary schools. I had the opportunity to join Andrew […] The post Strengthen educator pipeline through programs like NC Teaching Fellows first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
O’s up: Bryant leads Overhills to Farm Bureau Invitational title
When in doubt, Jordan Bryant. Such was the case on Wednesday for the Overhills varsity football team, which leaned on the quarterback’s 7-on-7 savvy to claim the Farm Bureau Invitational. “Jordan, to me, is a Power-5 kid,” Jaguar head coach Bernard Bacon said of the senior, who was tabbed the event’s MVP after a 22-12 title-game conquest of Havelock. “He […] The post O’s up: Bryant leads Overhills to Farm Bureau Invitational title first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
When Biden, FTC attack tech firms, they attack North Carolinians
The technology industry has bolstered the North Carolina economy for years and shows no signs of slowing down. As mayor of Rocky Mount and CEO of a regional health care company, I understand the impact that regulations handed down from Washington, D.C., can have on small businesses. In a city like mine, small business is the lifeline of our local […] The post When Biden, FTC attack tech firms, they attack North Carolinians first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC Wesleyan students participate in NCDHHS internship
ROCKY MOUNT — North Carolina Wesleyan University students Nayonna Bland and Makaela Stokes have accepted an internship with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as part of the department’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program. This paid summer internship is a component of the department’s workforce development initiative to build a strong […] The post NC Wesleyan students participate in NCDHHS internship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Our Opinion: Let third-party hopefuls compete in NC elections
Voters who support Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West and Randall Terry may not find their chosen candidates’ names on the ballot if the N.C. State Board of Elections’ Democratic majority has its way. In a 3-2 vote last week, the elections board denied recognition to Kennedy’s We the People Party, West’s Justice For All Party and the Constitution Party, […] The post Our Opinion: Let third-party hopefuls compete in NC elections first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Middlesex Corporate Parkway paving complete
MIDDLESEX — Nash County has completed the Middlesex Corporate Parkway’s last leg, county officials announced. The Middlesex Corporate Parkway serves as the main road through the county-owned 378-acre Middlesex Corporate Centre. Nash County Economic Development noted the finished work in its Wednesday e-newsletter, which included a picture of contractors laying blacktop on the road. A master-planned business park, the Middlesex […] The post Middlesex Corporate Parkway paving complete first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Military aircraft maintenance facility coming to GTP
KINSTON — State, federal and local officials broke ground Tuesday on a North Carolina Global TransPark complex that the U.S. Navy will use to maintain and repair Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. Officials said the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East C-130 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Complex will create more than 400 jobs and generate $400 million in investment for […] The post Military aircraft maintenance facility coming to GTP first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FEMA approves $11M for Princeville flood reduction
A historic, flood-prone North Carolina community will become more resilient as a result of FEMA approving an $11.2 million grant. Princeville, located below the Tar River, has experienced repetitive flooding since it was incorporated by freed slaves in 1885. During Hurricane Floyd in 1999, the Princeville levee failed and the town was submerged. In some areas, the water rose 23 […] The post FEMA approves $11M for Princeville flood reduction first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Town of Middlesex announces pool hours
MIDDLESEX — Local swimming enthusiasts can now enjoy the town’s pool, which is located on the corner of North Walnut and Stewart streets. An unlimited family pass for those living in town can be purchased for $250, while out-of-market passes are available for $300. Applications for each package must be completed at Middlesex Town Hall, 10232 S. Nash St. The […] The post Town of Middlesex announces pool hours first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farm Bureau Invitational takes flight Wednesday
The corner route. A dig. Bunch formation. A curl. Four-vertical concepts designed to stress-test a secondary. Area football enthusiasts will likely find each passing game concept on display Wednesday, when the Farm Bureau Invitational takes flight at Southern Nash High School. The air-raid extravaganza, now in its fourth year, will feature eight teams and two installments of play over […] The post Farm Bureau Invitational takes flight Wednesday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vanessa J. Ervin joins Providence Bank board
ROCKY MOUNT — Providence Bank and holding company PB Financial Corp. have appointed Vanessa J. Ervin to their boards of directors, bank President and CEO Ted E. Whitehurst announced This appointment follows PB Financial’s merger with Coastal Bank & Trust, where Ervin was a founding member of the Coastal Bank & Trust Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome […] The post Vanessa J. Ervin joins Providence Bank board first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The sin of political lying
Is it our religion that is leading us down a pathway of lying about political matters? What is lying? Is it simply not telling the truth? And then, what is truth? Is truth based on facts? Or is it something that is revealed by a higher power? What, then, if facts contradict the “truth” revealed by the higher power? Those […] The post The sin of political lying first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community forum on opioid settlement is Thursday
Nash County will hold a community forum from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Drake Community Center in Battleboro to gather input from residents on proposed uses for the county’s share of national opioid settlement funds. “Nash County Opioid Settlement: A Community Conversation,” will provide an opportunity for community members and local leaders to share their thoughts and ideas on how […] The post Community forum on opioid settlement is Thursday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rocky Mount native leads Navy submarine squadron
BANGOR, Wash. — Capt. Keith Floyd, a native of Rocky Mount, serves the U.S. Navy as the commanding officer of Submarine Development Squadron 5 at Naval Base Kitsap, homeport of West Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Floyd graduated from Northern Nash High School in 1990. Additionally, Floyd earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University in 1998 […] The post Rocky Mount native leads Navy submarine squadron first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ campaign underway
RALEIGH — State officials encourage residents to show their patriotic spirit and keep America safe by preventing impaired driving dangers this Independence Day. The annual “Operation Firecracker: Booze it and Lose it” campaign, which began Monday and ends on July 7, uses public outreach and stepped-up law enforcement to discourage drunken driving. Statewide, law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols and […] The post Statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ campaign underway first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juneteenth observance highlights communication, community
The president of the NAACP’s Wendell Wake Branch told a Juneteenth-themed gathering in Zebulon that the group is trying to work itself out of a job on the anti-discrimination front. Tony Derico, who leads the branch, told the audience he looks forward to no longer being occupied constantly addressing complaints of discrimination. “We hope that we can work ourselves out […] The post Juneteenth observance highlights communication, community first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina elections truly are rigged
Donald Trump has bellyached that elections are rigged ever since he lost in 2020. Turns out he was right — at least in North Carolina. Our elections are rigged, and it was the Republicans who rigged them! They admit it. Former Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr is fed up with representatives choosing their voters instead of voters choosing their representatives. […] The post North Carolina elections truly are rigged first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tarboro man sentenced on drug, gun charges
A Tarboro man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for armed drug trafficking. Drako Butler, 35, pleaded guilty to the charges on March 5. U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle handed down the sentence June 13 in an Elizabeth City courtroom. “Narcotics, guns and money are a recipe for disaster,” U.S. Attorney Michael Easley said in a […] The post Tarboro man sentenced on drug, gun charges first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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