Choose your location
The Enterprise
Cooper hosts Japan’s prime minister for historic NC visit
Gov. Roy Cooper and first lady Kristin Cooper welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his wife Kishida Yuko to North Carolina this week, leading tours of the state’s Toyota and HondaJet plants and sharing Southern hospitality with the Eastern dignitaries by way of barbecue and bluegrass. The prime minister traveled to the Tar Heel State after meeting the Coopers […] The post Cooper hosts Japan’s prime minister for historic NC visit first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC State players offer touching thank-you to stranded fans
For Terry and Lara Reed, along with countless other N.C. State fans, a final touching tribute from the ACC champion and Final Four men’s basketball team put the cherry on top of magical double Final Four weekend. For Lara, it was a trip with her two daughters to Cleveland to see N.C. State’s women take on eventual NCAA champion South […] The post NC State players offer touching thank-you to stranded fans first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Survival without bombs or borders
An enormous flash, a mushroom cloud, multi-thousands of human beings dead. We win! Nuclear weapons won’t go away, the cynics — the souls in despair — tell us. You can’t put the genie back in the bottle. You can’t, as Gen. James E. Cartwright, former head of U.S. Strategic Command, once put it, “un-invent nuclear weapons.” So apparently we’re stuck […] The post Survival without bombs or borders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pfizer executive to address NC Wesleyan graduates
ROCKY MOUNT — North Carolina Wesleyan University will celebrate its spring commencement May 4 with more than 300 graduates. This year’s commencement speaker is Kara Renai King, vice president and site leader for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals’ Rocky Mount facility. King is responsible for one of the largest sterile injectable facilities in the world, with more than 1.4 million square feet of […] The post Pfizer executive to address NC Wesleyan graduates first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ECC Foundation receives $1M gift to strengthen technical programs
TARBORO — The Edgecombe Community College Foundation recently received a $1 million gift, the largest donation in its 42-year history. The gift is made possible through the John R. Jenkins Trust and its trustee, Benjamin Hardy of Page & Smith P.A., in Greenville. In recognition of the donation, the college’s Board of Trustees has named the newest facility on the […] The post ECC Foundation receives $1M gift to strengthen technical programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Beckham, ‘Birds bash Bulldogs
ROCKY MOUNT — Southern Nash bashed a pair of home runs, including Carlee Beckham’s sixth-inning grand slam, to rout host Nash Central 12-0 on Wednesday and stay perfect through 13 varsity softball games. The 3-A Ladybirds rose to 8-0 in 2-A/3-A Big East Conference play while the 2-A Bulldogs, 9-4 overall, remained in second place at 6-2. Both losses came […] The post Beckham, ‘Birds bash Bulldogs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Slaughter sworn in as District Court judge
NASHVILLE — Longtime prosecutor Alicia Slaughter will now uphold the law from behind the bench. Slaughter, a Nashville resident, was sworn in Monday as the new District Court judge for the 8th Prosecutorial District covering Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties. She also became the first African American woman in the role. “Representation matters ... to have women in leadership and […] The post Slaughter sworn in as District Court judge first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ladybirds stuff Roanoke Rapids to stay perfect
Junior pitcher Anna Dickinson wasn’t perfect, but she didn’t have to be to keep her Southern Nash varsity softball team’s record unblemished Tuesday with a 2-0 home win over Roanoke Rapids. Dickinson gave up just two hits and struck out 17 as the 3-A Ladybirds improved to 12-0 overall and 7-0 in 2-A/3-A Big East Conference play. The 2-A Yellow […] The post Ladybirds stuff Roanoke Rapids to stay perfect first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Providence Bank completes Coastal Bank & Trust merger
ROCKY MOUNT — Providence Bank holding company PB Financial Corp. has completed its merger with Jacksonville-based Coastal Bank & Trust. Coastal merged into Providence, creating a community bank with about $1.2 billion in assets and 10 branches stretching from the state capital to the coast. Based on financial information as of Dec. 31, the combined company has total loans of […] The post Providence Bank completes Coastal Bank & Trust merger first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
All players have a role on the Lord’s team
Basketball didn’t exist in Jesus’ day. After all, there were no peach baskets to hang on the side of barns — and no balls to throw into them. But competing in races was a popular sport during that time. No wonder, then, that the author of Hebrews told his fellow Christians, “Since we are surrounded by so great a crowd […] The post All players have a role on the Lord’s team first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Family organizes Howard Cemetery cleanup
BAILEY — The Blackmon relatives have completed Phase II of their mission. Alisha Cordell and her family finished the first phase of a three-part cemetery cleanup project in the winter. They have cleared the woodland floor, trimmed overgrown bushes and painted rocks for their ancestors in the burial ground on private property in Bailey. In January, Cordell said she and […] The post Family organizes Howard Cemetery cleanup first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police chase starts in Bailey, ends in Middlesex
MIDDLESEX — Dispatch records show a police chase that started at Old Smithfield and Eatmon roads in Bailey ended near the Middlesex Corporate Centre industrial park on April 3. Records say the pursuit began at 8:33 p.m. when a Bailey police officer tried to pull over a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado at the Eatmon Road intersection. Middlesex Police Chief Joe Amos […] The post Police chase starts in Bailey, ends in Middlesex first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Chamber: Vroom in for classic car show
SPRING HOPE — Dash, Diesel, Prancer, Vixen, Cruiser, Cobra, Thunder, Bolt and Hot Rod are coming to town for the third annual Spring Hope Classic Car Show on April 27. Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce President LeeAnne Hahnel said she isn’t sure how many cars will be on display because many owners are particular about their cars and will most […] The post Chamber: Vroom in for classic car show first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Consultants present downtown revitalization report
SPRING HOPE — Bruce Naegelen and Chuck Halsall returned to Spring Hope Town Hall last month to present two proposals to boost economic prosperity by fostering an emerging movie industry and an inviting downtown. Representing the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Center, Naegelen and Halsall have held meetings with community members and working groups to chart a course for […] The post Consultants present downtown revitalization report first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Boards consider updates to Spring Hope zoning rules
SPRING HOPE — Jake Petrosky from Stewart Inc. presented updated land use regulations to town authorities for the third time during the Spring Hope Board of Commissioners’ April 1 meeting. Planning board members discussed proposed ordinance changes that the Stewart Inc. team presented in February: Residential hours for shooting ranges, non-residential standards for facades, building standards and parking, 60-day maximums […] The post Boards consider updates to Spring Hope zoning rules first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Alicia Slaughter sworn in as District Court judge
NASHVILLE — Longtime prosecutor Alicia Slaughter will now uphold the law behind a different bench. Slaughter, a Nashville resident, was sworn in Monday as the new District Court judge for the 8th Prosecutorial District covering Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties. She also became the first African-American woman to be in the role. “Representation matters ... to have women in leadership […] The post Alicia Slaughter sworn in as District Court judge first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Alexander Underwood
Alexander Underwood earned himself a spot on the Southern Nash High School varsity tennis team and is The Enterprise’s Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week. Underwood is a senior who appreciates tennis for the demanding sport’s positive effects on his health. And, “I enjoy winning,” Underwood added. Would it be a surprise to say his goal for […] The post Farris & Thomas Law Attorneys Student-Athlete of the Week: Alexander Underwood first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Calendar: Mobile produce market to visit senior center
BAILEY — The Ripe for Revival Mobile Market will be available from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 9, at the Southern Nash Senior Center, 8180 Stoney Hill Church Road. Through a pay-what-you-can model, the mobile produce market provides affordable access to nutritious food. Organizers say Ripe for Revival will visit the senior center every Tuesday. Bailey board to hold […] The post Community Calendar: Mobile produce market to visit senior center first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash County Farmers Market opens for 19th season
Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password The post Nash County Farmers Market opens for 19th season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Enterprise
3K+
Posts
2M+
Views
113 N. Ash St. Spring Hope, North Carolina 27882 252-265-8117
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.