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Devotional: Does our example reflect our faith?
“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” — 1 Corinthians 9:27 In the realm of sports, athletes must undoubtedly endure extreme measures of discipline to achieve success. Physical pain, mental stress and social pressure are all experienced by professional athletes in every sport. Those who have very […] The post Devotional: Does our example reflect our faith? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Our Opinion: Don’t fall for bid to make autopsy files a state secret
Almost two decades ago, North Carolina followed in Florida’s footsteps to keep autopsy photos away from prying eyes. Florida’s state legislature adopted the Earnhardt Family Protection Act in 2001 to prevent graphic images from being released following NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt’s fatal crash in the Daytona 500. In The Intimidator’s home state, lawmakers hammered out a 2004-05 compromise that balances […] The post Our Opinion: Don’t fall for bid to make autopsy files a state secret first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The choice to reverse medication abortions
One of the greatest accomplishments in Wilson County in recent years has been the work done to prevent and treat opioid overdoses. The Wilson County Opioid Multidisciplinary Team reported in 2021 that naloxone, also known as Narcan, saved the lives of 89 individuals in Wilson County and 4,154 in North Carolina. Narcan is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid […] The post The choice to reverse medication abortions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School choice isn’t a conspiracy
North Carolina is becoming a national leader in expanding choice and competition in education. For some North Carolinians, this is a source of pride. For others, it’s shameful. Our state ranks fifth on the Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power Index. On the Cato Institute’s index of educational freedom, we rank 12th. By other measures, North Carolina is middling but […] The post School choice isn’t a conspiracy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Why Republicans couldn’t stop Mark Robinson
One question that’s haunted establishment Republicans for years is whether their extremist candidates could have been stopped. Nominees like Doug Mastriano of Pennsylvania and Kari Lake of Arizona defeated more electable, business-minded candidates who likely would have carried their states for the Republican Party. More often than not, the success of these MAGA pyromaniacs was inevitable. In the case of […] The post Why Republicans couldn’t stop Mark Robinson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deputies: Man faces murder charge in father’s killing
BAILEY — A man accused of killing his father was captured Thursday after a tactical response team and a Highway Patrol helicopter searched the area around the victim’s home. Nash County sheriff’s deputies say 37-year-old Brandon Charles Earp faces a first-degree murder charge in 63-year-old Charles Dewey Earp’s killing. Deputies found Charles Earp’s body while visiting his 9454 Liles Road […] The post Deputies: Man faces murder charge in father’s killing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff: Nash deputy shoots weapon-wielding suspect
SPRING HOPE — A Nash County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a home invasion suspect who approached him with a weapon, Sheriff Keith Stone said in a Thursday news conference. Stone said a patrol sergeant encountered Juan Salazar on Big Woods Road south of Spring Hope after deputies responded to a burglary call at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Salazar matched the […] The post Sheriff: Nash deputy shoots weapon-wielding suspect first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Baileys publish book on Hollywood Cemetery burials
James A. and Margaret B. Bailey have released a new genealogy book, “Hollywood Cemetery Obituaries Middlesex, North Carolina, 1863-2024.” Hollywood Cemetery, also known as the Middlesex Cemetery, is about three quarters of a mile south of downtown Middlesex on the east side of N.C. Highway 231. The cemetery has about 950 burials. When obituaries could not be located, a search […] The post Baileys publish book on Hollywood Cemetery burials first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
3 join SouthWest Edgecombe hall of fame
PINETOPS — A trio of SouthWest Edgecombe High athletic stars from the early 2000s were added to the list of Cougar legends in the school’s 16th athletic hall of fame induction Monday in the school cafeteria. Linwan Euwell, who was The Wilson Daily Times Athlete of the Year in 2006 before playing football at the University of North Carolina, was […] The post 3 join SouthWest Edgecombe hall of fame first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Chamber seeks Pumpkin Queen Pageant contestants
SPRING HOPE — Girls and young women can reserve their place on stage for the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce’s 51st Pumpkin Queen Pageant, which returns this September following a one-year hiatus. Organizers began accepting applications May 1, and the entry deadline is Aug. 4. The pageant is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Spring Hope Elementary School and […] The post Chamber seeks Pumpkin Queen Pageant contestants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rocky Mount animal shelter offers free adoptions
The Rocky Mount Police Department Animal Services Unit is offering free pet adoptions through June 30 as renovations to the shelter’s dog kennels limit intake capacity. Work started Monday, and Rocky Mount’s shelter is housing its dogs at the old Nash County Animal Shelter, 921 First St. Extension in Nashville, while the renovations take place. “Due to limited space at […] The post Rocky Mount animal shelter offers free adoptions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Devotional: The Lord holds our right hand
“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’” — Isaiah 41:13 When a loved one holds your hand, there is a special sense of security that comes with it. As a child, your parents would hold your hand to keep you safe […] The post Devotional: The Lord holds our right hand first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash leaders toast Deputy Toney’s retirement
NASHVILLE — How do you address a Spring Hope commissioner and newly retired Nash County sheriff’s deputy? For state Rep. Allen Chesser, only one title seemed to fit. “Sitting here, I was trying to think of what to call you,” said Chesser, R-Nash, a combat veteran and former police officer. “Do I call you officer, do I call you deputy […] The post Nash leaders toast Deputy Toney’s retirement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sweetpotato Festival a ‘yam’ good time in Bailey
BAILEY — Hundreds of people converged on Main Street for Saturday’s North Carolina Sweetpotato Festival, sampling hot wings, browsing vendor booths and showing support for a firefighter battling cancer. “I think they’re doing a really good job bringing out the local businesses and everything,” said Billie Brown, who lives outside Bailey. Brown’s 6-year-old daughter Paisley scaled a rock-climbing wall in […] The post Sweetpotato Festival a ‘yam’ good time in Bailey first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Luke Faulkner
Southern Nash High School sophomore Luke Faulkner, a linebacker and running back on the Firebirds football team and a pitcher and outfielder on the baseball diamond, is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. “I have always loved and had a passion for sports as long as I can remember,” Faulkner said. “It’s given me lifelong […] The post Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Luke Faulkner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Women in Ag banquet, farm tour planned
The Nash County Cooperative Extension will host a free Women in Ag Awareness Banquet and farm tour June 7-8 at Faithful Stables and Venue, 4400 Noell Road, Rocky Mount. The program includes a fellowship and networking dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7, and visits to a half-dozen farms in Nash, Edgecombe and Halifax counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, […] The post Women in Ag banquet, farm tour planned first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘Bluelining’ leaves climate-vulnerable communities uninsured
In an era of climate disasters, Americans in vulnerable regions will need to rely more than ever on their home insurance. But as floods, wildfires and severe storms become more common, a troubling practice known as “bluelining” threatens to leave many communities unable to afford insurance — or obtain it at any price. Bluelining is an insidious practice with similarities […] The post ‘Bluelining’ leaves climate-vulnerable communities uninsured first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds’ unbeaten season ends in 3rd round
After 22 straight wins, the Southern Nash High softball team tasted defeat for the first time this spring as Dixon handed the Ladybirds a 5-4 loss Wednesday evening in the third round of the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs. Southern Nash, the No. 2 seed out of 32 in the 3-A East region and champion of the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference, fell […] The post Ladybirds’ unbeaten season ends in 3rd round first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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