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Train station celebrating 100 years
SELMA — Selma’s Union Station will celebrate its 100th anniversary July 19-20. The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday with tours of the depot. A private dinner will follow at 6 p.m. at the Selma Civic Center. The dinner will include a program by Eastern Carolina Rail, a nonprofit outfit promoting a Wilmington-to-Raleigh passenger train route. The state’s Rail […] The post Train station celebrating 100 years first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton woman wins lottery prize
Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game. Driver bought her lucky Supreme 7s ticket from Benson Food Mart on East Main Street in Benson. She arrived at lottery headquarters recently to claim her prize and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $71,509. […] The post Clayton woman wins lottery prize first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New community paramedics will respond to opioid crisis
SMITHFIELD — The county’s Emergency Services and Public Health Department are joining forces to hire more community paramedics. “This initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing community needs, particularly in response to opioid-related emergencies,” the county said in a news release. Money for the paramedics will come from Johnston’s share of the national opioid settlement. The new community paramedics […] The post New community paramedics will respond to opioid crisis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rockin’ on Raiford will get Psychedelique
SELMA — The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra will play when Rockin’ on Raiford returns on Thursday, July 18. Food trucks will open at 5:30 p.m. The music will follow from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring chairs but no coolers. The post Rockin’ on Raiford will get Psychedelique first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Selma group gets things done
SELMA — Erica “A.J.” Foote joined Activate Selma in part to train her service dog. “I’m unable to leave my home without assistance, as I have a seizure disorder and I might hit my head or hurt myself,” she explained. But her dog must be able to focus on her alone to alert her when it senses an oncoming seizure. […] The post Selma group gets things done first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Novo Nordisk feels at home in Johnston County
CLAYTON — Novo Nordisk, a maker of insulin and obesity drugs, likes calling Johnston County home. So much so that the Danish company plans to build its third plant here. “Novo Nordisk is investing $4.1 billion to build an entirely new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility here in Clayton,” Niels Laurbjerg Nielsen, a corporate vice president, said during a recent public announcement […] The post Novo Nordisk feels at home in Johnston County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
River Rat Regatta seeking entries
SMITHFIELD — The 2024 River Rat Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, on the Neuse River in downtown Smithfield. In the annual event, two-person teams race their boats from the river’s boat ramp to the finish line a relatively short distance away. But here’s the twist: The boats and paddles must be made entirely of corrugated cardboard, glue and […] The post River Rat Regatta seeking entries first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Elon student full of cheer for accounting award
When Cailin Daigle of Clayton enrolled at Elon University, she set her sights on pursuing a passion for cheer and, at that time, a major in interior design. A single class upended those plans. When the rising Elon senior heard an accounting professor describe the field as a synthesis of math, music theory and computer science, Daigle was hooked. She’s […] The post Elon student full of cheer for accounting award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston resident pens romance novel
Johnston County resident Carol L. Dougherty has penned “Smiling at Grief: A Sapphic Romance” during Pride Month. Can an opening night encounter ignite an unexpected love? Kate sparks an instant connection with Pen, fueled by mutual attraction and a shared passion for the theater. Through fiery, intense rehearsal rooms and double-edged banter, Pen is forced to confront challenges of the […] The post Johnston resident pens romance novel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton resident on President’s List
STATESBORO, Ga. — Luciana Credle of Clayton earned a place on the spring semester President’s List at Georgia Southern University. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average 4.0. Credle is a 2022 graduate of Clayton High School, where she was a cheerleader and member of the golf team. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern offers some 155 degree […] The post Clayton resident on President’s List first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
How North Carolina fails its farmworkers
One year ago this September, José Arturo González Mendoza, 30, was headed to work in Nash County, picking sweet potatoes for Barnes Farming. It was 91 degrees outside: extreme heat conditions. José’s brother, who was working in an adjoining field, told WFAE, “He was harvesting sweet potatoes. He warned that he wasn’t feeling well, but they didn’t pay attention.” When […] The post How North Carolina fails its farmworkers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton senior center says it needs a larger home
CLAYTON — On weekdays in May, an average of 82 people squeezed into the 3,407 square feet that make up the Clayton Center for Active Aging. They come for line dancing, cardio drumming, cornhole, bingo, trivia, crafts, musical performances, karaoke, health screenings and meals. And they come in increasing numbers. “For the month of May, our check-ins were 1,811 people, […] The post Clayton senior center says it needs a larger home first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Planning Board balks at townhomes on Selma’s outskirts
SELMA — The Planning Board in June frowned on a request to build townhouses on the outskirts of town. Board members cared little for plans to build scores of townhomes on 17 acres on Lizzie Mill Road. It didn’t help that the would-be developers weren’t on hand for the meeting. “I was hoping the applicant would make it here tonight,” […] The post Planning Board balks at townhomes on Selma’s outskirts first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton firefighter receives scholarship
CLAYTON — Town firefighter Andrew “Drew” Craver has received an $8,000 scholarship from the N.C. State Firefighters’ Association. The scholarship goes to students who have excelled in academic achievement, character development and leadership. Craver attends Columbia Southern University, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire service administration. The post Clayton firefighter receives scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DMV raises license, registration fees
Several N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees increased on July 1. State law requires the DMV to adjust fees and rates every four years based on the four-year percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index. The increase this year is 19.18% for about 90 license and registration-related fees. Examples of the changes include a $1 per year increase for […] The post DMV raises license, registration fees first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
It’s Christmas in July at Salvation Army
SMITHFIELD -— Christmas in July is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 15, at the Salvation Army, 306 N. Bright Leaf Blvd. The event will offer food, clothes, toys, games and a resource fair. Also, the Salvation Army will collect donations of toys and games for this year’s Angel Tree project. The post It’s Christmas in July at Salvation Army first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
SSS graduate earns place on Hofstra list
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Zoe Howcroft of Clayton earned a place on the spring semester Dean’s List at Hofstra University. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. At Hofstra, Howcroft is working toward a degree in pre-health with a concentration in anthropology. She plans a career in the medical field. Howcroft graduated from Smithfield-Selma […] The post SSS graduate earns place on Hofstra list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vanishing vouchers and abandoned public schools
Tears are being shed over the legislature’s failure to appropriate additional funding for private school vouchers. One Charlotte mom complained, “We voted them in with the promise they’d give a free education to all, and it hasn’t happened.” Dear Charlotte mom: You are wrong. Every child in North Carolina has the opportunity for a free education in traditional public schools. […] The post Vanishing vouchers and abandoned public schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Southern Bostonian adds cafe to its menu
SELMA — Kristina and Alex Jefferys, the owners of antiques store The Southern Bostonian, are trying something new. The two knew they wanted somewhere good to eat, Kristina said. “We were just talking about the need for just regular everyday food downtown so that we would be able to … get a quick bite to eat but have it be […] The post Southern Bostonian adds cafe to its menu first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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