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Stein launches faith leaders’ group in Rocky Mount visit
ROCKY MOUNT — Attorney General Josh Stein traveled to Rocky Mount last week to launch “Faith Leaders for Stein,” a coalition of clergy representing diverse traditions committed to electing Stein as North Carolina’s next governor. “When I look around this room, I see a room that reflects North Carolina’s diversity and strength,” Stein said during the May 15 visit. “Each […] The post Stein launches faith leaders’ group in Rocky Mount visit first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Natasha Neal earns NCC’s Excellence in Teaching Award
ROCKY MOUNT — Nash Community College has announced Natasha Neal as the 2024 J. Edgar and Peggie T. Moore Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. “I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the lives of students and witness their growth as designers,” said Neal. “This award reminds me of the profound impact educators can have on their students, […] The post Natasha Neal earns NCC’s Excellence in Teaching Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ronnie Allen Matthews
Ronnie Allen Matthews was 75 years old when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 19, 2024, in his home. He was born on April 3, 1949, and was a lifelong resident of Nash County. Ronnie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Edwards Matthews; his daughter Paisley Roberson (Lynwood) and his […] The post Ronnie Allen Matthews first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Our Opinion: Mask ban bill has room for improvement
Republican legislative leaders say an exception to North Carolina’s anti-masking law enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic could become a loophole for criminals to exploit if it isn’t repealed. Democratic lawmakers say people with respiratory illnesses could be investigated for masking up if the General Assembly turns back the clock. House Bill 237, titled “Unmasking Mobs and Criminals,” passed the N.C. […] The post Our Opinion: Mask ban bill has room for improvement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCC’s Tyson named state’s top SkillsUSA adviser
ROCKY MOUNT — Wanda Tyson, Nash Community College’s department chair for applied engineering technologies, has been named SkillsUSA’s 2024 North Carolina State Adviser of the Year. “I am so proud of our entire 700-plus students who are members of our SkillsUSA chapter. It was great to have 40 of them compete at the state competition and set new records for […] The post NCC’s Tyson named state’s top SkillsUSA adviser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Southern Nash High graduation set for June 9
About 1,011 Nash County Public Schools seniors will graduate this spring in a series of ceremonies across various high schools. District officials announced dates for each commencement ceremony on Friday. Graduations are scheduled as follows: • Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School: 2 p.m. May 21 • CITI High School: 4 p.m. May 21 • Tar River Academy: 6 p.m. […] The post Southern Nash High graduation set for June 9 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash schools highlight Advanced Placement achievements
RALEIGH — Nash County Public Schools was recognized as one of six districts invited by the College Board to participate in Advanced Placement Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. This North Carolina Advanced Placement Partnership invitation underscores NCPS’ leadership in promoting Advanced Placement education, the district said in a Friday news release. NCPS delegates Robin Griffin, the school system’s […] The post Nash schools highlight Advanced Placement achievements first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Former Middlesex police chief dies
MIDDLESEX — Town leaders and community members are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Vennie Brock and remembering the longtime lawman for his kindness and dedication. Vincent Dean Brock died Saturday at his Middlesex home, according to his obituary with Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive. The Middlesex Police Department shared the obituary on its Facebook page Tuesday with […] The post Former Middlesex police chief dies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash schools celebrate seniors’ academic excellence
ROCKY MOUNT — Nash County Public Schools celebrated the achievements of its top students during the Evening of Academic Excellence held Tuesday in Nash Community College’s Brown Auditorium. A total of 158 students were recognized and received the Superintendent’s Distinguished Scholar Award for maintaining a weighted GPA of 4.0 by the end of the first semester of their senior year. […] The post Nash schools celebrate seniors’ academic excellence first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash Community College names new VP of student services
ROCKY MOUNT — Nash Community College has hired Levy Brown, billed as a “visionary and strategic thinker,” as its new vice president of student services. “Team Nash is very excited to have Dr. Brown back in North Carolina, but more importantly at NCC,” said college President Lew K. Hunnicutt. “His easygoing nature and leadership style will propel Student Services to […] The post Nash Community College names new VP of student services first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Southside Academy receives accreditation
ROCKY MOUNT — In its second year of operation, Southside Academy has received foundational accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International. Administrators call the designation a major accomplishment for the young school. Southside Academy is a private Christian school serving children from low-income households in southern Rocky Mount and surrounding areas. The school adheres to a classical model of […] The post Southside Academy receives accreditation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Country Doctor Museum plans Oral History Day
BAILEY — The Country Doctor Museum, in collaboration with Southern Nash High School’s Advanced Placement U.S. history class, will host its fifth annual Oral History Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The event will feature students interviewing local residents about their experiences with communicable diseases and vaccines. The initiative aims to capture personal stories from community members who […] The post Country Doctor Museum plans Oral History Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Oakwood Cemetery features makeshift ‘Cardiac Pack’ shrine
I recently made plans to travel to Wilson and Nash counties to admire two hidden gems right here in our backyard, but I decided to put a halt on my plans thanks to the amazing run the N.C. State men’s and women’s basketball teams have been on. So, I changed my GPS location and headed up to the capital city […] The post Oakwood Cemetery features makeshift ‘Cardiac Pack’ shrine first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Ross Hinnant
Southern Nash High School junior golfer Ross Hinnant aims for a low score on the green while earning high marks in the classroom, making him The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. Hinnant maintains a weighted 4.5 grade point average and consistently wins the golf team’s academic award, an honor given to the player with the […] The post Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Ross Hinnant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Devotional: Freedom comes at a cost
For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” — Hebrews 2:18 God loves us so much that he sent his one and only son to die on the cross in our place so we may live in absolute freedom. Because he loves us, he paid the price so we don’t […] The post Devotional: Freedom comes at a cost first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sweetpotato Festival brings car show, cook-offs to Bailey
BAILEY — The North Carolina Sweetpotato Festival will return to Main Street from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Organizers say the lineup of activities, contests and entertainment continues to grow as the festival enters its third year. Festivities begin with a chicken wing cook-off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live music is planned from 1-9. The free-admission […] The post Sweetpotato Festival brings car show, cook-offs to Bailey first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash schools name new Bailey Elementary principal
BAILEY — A new leader will greet Bailey Elementary School students arriving for the first day of classes in August. Current Nashville Elementary Principal Quintin Mangano will take the reins as Bailey Elementary principal effective July 1, Nash County Public Schools announced Monday. Bailey Elementary Principal Allen M. Wilson, Ed.D, will become principal of Edwards Elementary in Rocky Mount. The […] The post Nash schools name new Bailey Elementary principal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
First Carolina Bank expands corporate office
ROCKY MOUNT — First Carolina Bank has announced the opening of its 181 N. Winstead Ave. corporate office, the bank’s third building on its Winstead Avenue campus. The new building will allow First Carolina’s day-to-day corporate teams, including deposit and loan services, fintech support, compliance, credit, loan processing and finance, to remain based in Rocky Mount as they grow with […] The post First Carolina Bank expands corporate office first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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