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Medoc Mountain stays open amid campsite renovations
HOLLISTER — Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County has closed its tent, trailer and RV campsites and its picnic shelters for construction work expected to take at least a year. The park facilities closed June 3. Renovations scheduled for the next 12 months are funded through the Connect N.C. Bond. “We are very excited for this project to improve […] The post Medoc Mountain stays open amid campsite renovations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Edgecombe County woman wins $25K a year for life
RALEIGH — Bernica Yelverton of Princeville tried her luck on a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize. Yelverton bought her lucky ticket using the North Carolina Education Lottery’s Online Play feature. She won her prize by matching all five white balls in the June 5 drawing. The odds of winning that prize […] The post Edgecombe County woman wins $25K a year for life first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Truth or consequences? One political idea checks both boxes
Among descriptions of political libertarianism, “socially liberal, fiscally conservative” probably takes the prize for both simplicity and frequency of use. It’s especially useful in an election year. The Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate generally faces high media access barriers and limited opportunities to reach “low-information voters” with the elevator pitch for smaller, cheaper, less intrusive and less warlike government. It’s pithy. […] The post Truth or consequences? One political idea checks both boxes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Looking back at the 1924 Immigration Act through a 2024 lens
A century ago, President Calvin Coolidge signed the Johnson-Reed Immigration Act, also known as the Immigration Act of 1924, which precipitated a two-generation-long pause in mass migration. Upon Coolidge’s signature, multiple benefits to citizen workers ensued immediately. Immigration dropped from 707,000 in 1924 to 294,000 in 1925. Within a year, more than 400,000 fewer job-seekers entered the U.S. During the […] The post Looking back at the 1924 Immigration Act through a 2024 lens first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘Challenged to grow’: 240 Firebirds turn tassels
Inspired by words from Senior Class President Jordan Register, a total of 240 students graduated from Southern Nash High School on Saturday, officially bringing to a close the 2023-24 academic year. “I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to all the teachers and staff that have inspired, challenged and motivated us throughout our special journey,” Register said during a tidy […] The post ‘Challenged to grow’: 240 Firebirds turn tassels first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Copper Hill Farmstead readies for grand opening
NASHVILLE — A new local business emphasizing homegrown sensibilities and community spirit will soon be open on a full-time basis. The Copper Hill Farmstead, a small-scale roadside stand located at 2977 N.C. Highway 58, will hold its grand opening on June 23 — complete with traditional products and multiple payment options. “We have the honor system in place,” said […] The post Copper Hill Farmstead readies for grand opening first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon appoints interim town manager
ZEBULON — During an emergency meeting held June 4, the Zebulon Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Taiwo Jaiyeoba as interim town manager. Jaiyeoba, who recently served as the principal consultant for City Development Advisors in Greensboro, will begin his appointment immediately. The announcement follows Town Manager Joe Moore’s resignation during the Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting on […] The post Zebulon appoints interim town manager first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State panel considers financing for Rocky Mount firehouse
RALEIGH — Members of the North Carolina Local Government Commission considered the development of a new Nash County fire station on June 4, voting to place the project on July’s agenda for complete consideration. The LGC also approved the following requests: • Orange County for $13 million in limited obligation bonds for county vehicles, school building maintenance, stormwater improvements […] The post State panel considers financing for Rocky Mount firehouse first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juneteenth celebration set for Friday, Saturday
Wake Forest will celebrate freedom for all people during a Juneteenth Celebration planned this Friday and Saturday. The Northeast Community Coalition is presenting the celebration in conjunction with the town of Wake Forest. “The observance of Juneteenth is important so that we all will be reminded from generation to generation that no one is free unless everyone is free,” said […] The post Juneteenth celebration set for Friday, Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mother, daughter graduate Nash Community College together
ROCKY MOUNT — Dulce and Delia Escobar graduated from Nash Community College with their associate’s degree and high school equivalency diploma, respectively. The Escobars were one of two parent-child pairings who graduated and had their names called together during the May commencement exercises last month. “Graduating with my mom was so special to me, and I could see how all […] The post Mother, daughter graduate Nash Community College together first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Red Cross: Donors needed to protect blood supply
As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Record-breaking summer travel and severe weather conditions […] The post Red Cross: Donors needed to protect blood supply first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Longtime NCC employee honored as outstanding alum
ROCKY MOUNT — Nash Community College has named Robin Latham the 2024 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Latham has had a storied career at NCC, and her service extends far beyond the 125-acre campus. “In my 30 years working in various capacities, I was able to see so many students achieve their goals and dreams. Each time students achieved milestones […] The post Longtime NCC employee honored as outstanding alum first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Biden should pardon Hunter — and every other drug-war prisoner
“Will you accept the jury’s outcome,” ABC’s David Muir asked President Joe Biden concerning his son Hunter’s trial on federal gun charges, “their verdict, no matter what it is?” Biden: “Yes.” Muir: “And have you ruled out a pardon for your son?” Biden: “Yes.” The younger Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for allegedly making false statements (to […] The post Biden should pardon Hunter — and every other drug-war prisoner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Davis votes to sanction International Criminal Court
U.S. Rep. Don Davis voted Tuesday to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court over its decision to prosecute Israel for its conduct in the nation’s ongoing war with Hamas. H.R. 8282, titled the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, passed the House on a 247-155 roll-call vote. Davis, D-Snow Hill, was among 42 congressional Democrats who supported the legislation. “We must […] The post Davis votes to sanction International Criminal Court first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cancer survivors invited to June 22 banquet
GOLDSBORO — The Cures for the Colors Survivor Banquet is just around the corner, and organizers say time to register for the event is running out. Scheduled for 10 a.m. June 22 at the Maxwell Center in Goldsboro, this banquet is dedicated to honoring and celebrating all those who have battled cancer. Sponsored by Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, the Cures […] The post Cancer survivors invited to June 22 banquet first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Court ruling protects those seeking election integrity
In one sense, the North Carolina Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Bouvier v. Porter helped write the final chapter of a hotly contested election that ended eight years ago. Yet the case has more than historical significance. It sets an important precedent promoting election integrity. That precedent arrives during another high-stakes election season. The dispute started with North Carolina’s 2016 […] The post Court ruling protects those seeking election integrity first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Resegregating our schools
Several weeks ago, I wrote a column accusing our General Assembly of deliberately dismantling traditional public education and asked why Republicans were trying to destroy public schools. Longtime columnist and friend John Hood denied there was a conspiracy to destroy public schools. It was, he asserted, an effort to introduce competition and choice into public education. Hood wrote, “People favor […] The post Resegregating our schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sims man injured in rollover crash
A Wilson County man was injured Wednesday after wrecking a car he bought the day before. Jose Ignacio Linares Jr., 31, of Sims, was headed east on N.C. 42 when he ran off the road and struck a concrete culvert and driveway, according to investigating Trooper J.L. Smith of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The single-car wreck happened at […] The post Sims man injured in rollover crash first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds’ gridiron slate a mix of the familiar
The Southern Nash varsity football program, long a model of efficiency in the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s 3-A East Region, has published its 2024 schedule on MaxPreps.com — bearing much similarity to last year’s docket. The action kicks off at home on Aug. 23 versus East Wake and continues a week later at South Granville. A season ago, the […] The post Firebirds’ gridiron slate a mix of the familiar first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Spring Hope mayor lauds garden club’s efforts
SPRING HOPE — Mayor Kyle Pritchard expressed thanks to the Spring Hope Garden Club during Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, celebrating its efforts to beautify the town. “You know, it’s one of the easiest but one of the most overlooked transitions that could have happened in this town,” Pritchard told garden club members in attendance. “And then, once you guys […] The post Spring Hope mayor lauds garden club’s efforts first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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