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Suspect arrested in downtown Rocky Mount shooting
ROCKY MOUNT — Police have arrested a man accused of firing gunshots at two people from a three-wheeled motorcycle parked near the Rocky Mount Event Center. Detectives identified 25-year-old Bobby Lawson as the shooter, the Rocky Mount Police Department said in a Tuesday news release. Police executed a search warrant at a 232 Park Ave. home and recovered evidence allegedly […] The post Suspect arrested in downtown Rocky Mount shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Devotional: Abounding in hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. — Romans 15:13 Paul’s prayer for the Christian church in Rome is an encouraging statement about the power of God and how it can impact a Christian emotionally and mentally. He calls […] The post Devotional: Abounding in hope first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Groundbreaking for Mudcats stadium is Thursday
WILSON — The Milwaukee Brewers’ president and general manager will among the speakers at Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mudcats stadium. The public is invited to the city’s 10 a.m. event that will be held near 316 Douglas St. in the building where city residents got their first glimpse at the stadium’s design. City spokeswoman Rebecca Agner said attendees […] The post Groundbreaking for Mudcats stadium is Thursday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Spring Hope board studies development fees
SPRING HOPE — Building an average-size home in town limits could be up to $4,260 more expensive if Spring Hope adopts system development fees to defray the cost of water and sewer infrastructure. Gary Hartong, president of civil engineering consulting firm The Wooten Co., presented a study on the development fees to town commissioners on Monday. “The overall intent is […] The post Spring Hope board studies development fees first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Faithful unite for National Day of Prayer
SPRING HOPE — Hands folded and heads bowed, more than two dozen people stood together to seek God’s blessings on the community, state and nation. Pastors and community leaders prayed for unity during Spring Hope’s National Day of Prayer service on Thursday. From the sidewalk outside the town’s municipal building, speakers addressed attendees sitting in lawn chairs or standing in […] The post Faithful unite for National Day of Prayer first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Sarah Ewers
Southern Nash High pitcher and third baseman Sarah Ewers helped her Ladybirds softball team remain undefeated through last week’s Big East Conference championship victory, making her The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. “I was born into softball,” Ewers said. “My two older sisters have been playing from a very young age, and they both played […] The post Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Sarah Ewers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Early voting in second primary ends Saturday
Early voting in North Carolina’s second primary election began April 25 and ends this Saturday at the Nash County Board of Elections office. The early voting period runs from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Only registered Republicans and unaffiliated voters are eligible to participate in the second primary. Photo ID is required to vote. The Republican Party runoff has only […] The post Early voting in second primary ends Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Calendar: Arboretum offers garden tour
NASHVILLE — A tranquility garden tour is planned from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, May 10, at the Nash County Arboretum, 1006 Eastern Ave. The date is subject to change due to weather. Donations are welcome. For more information, call horticulture extension agent Colby Griffin at 252.459.9810. Blooming Festival set for May 10-11 NASHVILLE — The 26th Blooming Festival presented […] The post Community Calendar: Arboretum offers garden tour first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds 20-0 after Big East tourney title
Southern Nash got starting pitcher Anna Dickinson all the runs she would need in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday’s 2-A/3-A Big East Conference varsity softball tournament championship game as the 3-A Ladybirds remained unbeaten after 20 games with the 3-0 defeat of Roanoke Rapids. Top-seeded Southern Nash struck in the first on Noel Dobbins’ two-run double and […] The post Ladybirds 20-0 after Big East tourney title first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash schools sued over teacher sex abuse claims
A former teacher accused of sex crimes against students at Rocky Mount High School is at the center of a lawsuit filed Friday on one of the alleged victims’ behalf. Marquis De’Angelo Johnson, 28, of Wilson, is charged with four felony counts of taking indecent liberties with a student, three counts of felony attempt sex act with a student, two […] The post Nash schools sued over teacher sex abuse claims first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash County introduces new DSS deputy director
NASHVILLE — Nash County has named Gwen Graves to the role of deputy director of child welfare for the Nash County Department of Social Services. Graves brings 27 years of experience in child welfare to the position, with a career spanning Vance, Durham and Wake counties. Graves began her career in 1998 as a child placement social worker for Vance […] The post Nash County introduces new DSS deputy director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
After-school professionals deserve rewarding, stable careers
Educators come in various forms, yet they all do the invaluable work of molding children into successful young adults, including the often overlooked educators who guide students outside of the classroom. After-school professionals do the hard work of creating safe and structured environments and relationships for students to grow, learn, explore, create and thrive outside of school. They guide children […] The post After-school professionals deserve rewarding, stable careers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Driver license office opens in Tarboro
TARBORO — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ new Tarboro Driver License Office officially opened for business following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. The new location at 100 E. Hope Lodge St. replaces the previous office in Tarboro that closed in November 2022. “DMV is back in business in Tarboro,” said NCDMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. “This is a special day for […] The post Driver license office opens in Tarboro first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds shut out Bunn to reach Big East final
Sarah Ewers’ pinch-hit grand slam was the big blast in Southern Nash’s seven-run fourth inning Tuesday as the Ladybirds rolled past Bunn 10-0 in five innings to win the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference tournament semifinals. Anna Dickinson struck out 10 and walked one in a two-hitter for the Ladybirds, who improved to 19-0. She also drove in a pair of […] The post Ladybirds shut out Bunn to reach Big East final first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Carolinas Gateway Partnership names industry, workforce director
ROCKY MOUNT — The Carolinas Gateway Partnership has named Tracy Crenshaw its new director of existing industries and workforce development, effective May 1. Crenshaw was promoted following her tenure as the organization’s director of operations. “Tracy is a dedicated member of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership,” said President and CEO Robert (Bob) Pike. “Her commitment to serving industries and strengthening […] The post Carolinas Gateway Partnership names industry, workforce director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cut state tax on capital gains
Over the past decade, the General Assembly has pursued a tax reform strategy designed to foster growth and expand freedom in the Tar Heel State. North Carolina now has a flat-rate income tax. State taxes on both personal income and retail sales apply lower rates to broader bases. And lawmakers are in the process of phasing out state taxes on […] The post Cut state tax on capital gains first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
On presidential immunity, high court must uphold rule of law
There is an old saying I used to hear among evangelical Christians that “some people are so heavenly minded they are no earthly good.” That observation sadly applied to the U.S. Supreme Court last week. The nine justices were hearing almost three hours of oral arguments on claims of “absolute immunity” by former President Donald Trump for any crimes he […] The post On presidential immunity, high court must uphold rule of law first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Scare tactics mislead public on abortion
There is not a single state or federal law in America that prevents a qualified health care professional from providing lifesaving care for pregnant women and girls who experience a miscarriage, ectopic (tubal) pregnancy or any other life-threatening medical emergency. This was true before the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade and has remained true […] The post Scare tactics mislead public on abortion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Devotional: God can deliver us from fear
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” — Psalm 34:4 Fear can paralyze us. It can control us. The loss of security is one of the most dreadful feelings a person can have. Not knowing what is going to happen next causes many of us to cast doubt. Fear can take away […] The post Devotional: God can deliver us from fear first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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