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Giveaway to offer book bags, school supplies, haircuts
SMITHFIELD — The seventh annual Back-to-School Giveaway is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Smith-Collins Park, 900 E. Lee St. The afternoon will offer food, book bags, school supplies, haircuts, face painting and bounce houses, and it’s all free. The post Giveaway to offer book bags, school supplies, haircuts first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Chefs in training go to camp
SMITHFIELD — While on vacation to visit her godmother in Johnston County, Maliyha Gray went looking for a way to sharpen her budding cooking skills. She found Chef in Training, a summer camp at Johnston Community College. “I like cooking in my free time,” said Gray, 14, of Chicago, Iowa. “My friend and I used to have a cooking club […] The post Chefs in training go to camp first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DOT will widen congested Clayton intersection
CLAYTON — An intersection known for backups and delays will receive additional turn lanes and other enhancements. The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $3.7 million contract to Wilson-based S.T. Wooten Corp. to improve traffic flow at Shotwell Road and U.S. 70 Business by adding: • A second left-turn lane on U.S. 70 Business eastbound to go north on […] The post DOT will widen congested Clayton intersection first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Smithfield to offer beginning pickleball
SMITHFIELD — The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a pickleball class for beginners. Open to ages 12 and older, the class will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11, 18 and 25 on the pickleball courts at Community Park, 500 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway. The cost is $40. For more information, go to srac.clubautomation.com or call 919-934-2148. The post Smithfield to offer beginning pickleball first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mayor invites Selma residents on ride-along
SELMA — Mayor Byron McAllister invites residents to ride along with him on a tour of town. The tour will depart from the Jernigan Building, 110 E. Anderson St., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Along the way, the mayor will offer updates and information on developments and projects around town. The town will provide the transportation, but space is […] The post Mayor invites Selma residents on ride-along first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police conducting school-supply drive
CLAYTON -— The Police Department is seeking donations of school supplies. The department’s annual Pack-A-Police Car event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Walmart, 805 Town Centre Blvd. Police will accept donations of school supplies, including No. 2 pencils, pocket and pronged folders, three-ring binders, three- and five-subject wide-ruled notebooks, baby wipes, backpacks, colored […] The post Police conducting school-supply drive first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Next Night Market is Friday in downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — The next Night Market in downtown Smithfield is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, in the 100 block of South Third Street. The night will feature local vendors, specialty menus and deals from select downtown shops. The post Next Night Market is Friday in downtown Smithfield first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A photographer discovers his passion
SELMA — Kyle Wilson came to photography out of curiosity. “I was just kind of interested in photography, and then I started seeing photos unlike anything I’ve ever seen in my life,” said the 55-year-old Selma resident. He was referring to high-dynamic range, or HDR, photography, a technique that captures details in both the bright and dark spots in a […] The post A photographer discovers his passion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Baskets, ghost stories on Princeton’s August calendar
PRINCETON — Here are a couple of upcoming events at the Princeton Public Library, 106 N. Center St.: Basket Weaving Class — 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. To register, email the princetonlibrarync@gmail.com or call 919-936-9996. Family Camp Out — indoor and outdoor camping with ghost stories, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Space is limited. […] The post Baskets, ghost stories on Princeton’s August calendar first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Smithfield library schedules August programs
SMITHFIELD — Here are upcoming events at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E. Market St.: • Hooks & Purls Crochet — teens through adults, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. • Retro Game Lunch — grades 6-12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. • Community Chess — all ages, 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. • Anime Fan […] The post Smithfield library schedules August programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man held in Clayton shootings
CLAYTON — Police have arrested a man in the July 23 shootings of a woman and teenager at a home on Pond Street. Amory Gregory Grant, 33, of Raleigh faces two counts of assault with a deadly with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Police think he shot Andrea Joi Bailey, 28, of Raleigh and a 14-year-old male at a […] The post Man held in Clayton shootings first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton library launches kids into learning
CLAYTON — The town’s library has a new tool to help kids improve early literacy skills and promote learning year-round. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library has more than 20 Launchpad tablets available for checkout. Designed for children from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, the tablets are loaded with educational content and present a variety of themes through apps, storybooks and videos so kids […] The post Clayton library launches kids into learning first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston County offering amnesty in child-support cases
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Child Support Office is offering child support amnesty through Aug. 9. Parents with outstanding child-support warrants in Johnston County can meet with a child support agent to negotiate a payment plan and take steps to recall their warrant, all without the risk of arrest. Amnesty is available only to Johnston County residents and aims to […] The post Johnston County offering amnesty in child-support cases first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The best place for your vacation
Millions of Americans will still try to fit a few days of time off into their schedules in the next couple of months. More people drive to their vacation than arrive there by any other mode of transportation. State and national parks are popular this time of year. Niagara Falls will have about 30 million visitors this year. Yellowstone National […] The post The best place for your vacation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Smithfield wary of rezoning request
SMITHFIELD — The Town Council wants to know a landowner’s plans for his small parcel at 400 N. Bright Leaf Blvd. Owner David Dupree is seeking B-3, or highway entranceway business zoning, for his vacant 1.18 acres, which for years now have been home to Fraser fir sales at Christmastime. But B-3 is too broad a category not to know […] The post Smithfield wary of rezoning request first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board will oversee fire service in Johnston
SMITHFIELD — County Commissioners will appoint a board to guide fire service in Johnston. “The Fire Commission would serve as an advisory board to this Board of Commissioners with the ability to make recommendations concerning fire and emergency services,” Ryan Parker, the county’s fire marshal, said on July 15. County Commissioners would appoint the board’s seven members, who would serve […] The post Board will oversee fire service in Johnston first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Facilities coordinator is Employee of the Year
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Public Schools have named their 2024 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. He is Shane Johnson, facilities coordinator. Johnson has been with the school district for nearly 24 years, working his way up from a carpenter to foreman to his current position. Being named employee of the year came as a shock to him, […] The post Facilities coordinator is Employee of the Year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton Visual Arts will offer acrylic painting for beginners
CLAYTON – “Acrylic Painting for Beginners,” a free class, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at American Legion Post 71, 1300 Old U.S. 70. “Papa Jack” Singles will teach the class, which is part of the Clayton Visual Arts’ “Art for Non Artists” series. Classes vary each month and cover techniques like drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor […] The post Clayton Visual Arts will offer acrylic painting for beginners first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Four Oaks Elementary invites kids back to school
FOUR OAKS — Four Oaks Elementary invites students and their parents to attend a back-to-school open house. A floating event for grades 1-5 is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug, 21, at the school, 180 Hatcher St. Open house for kindergartners and their parents will get underway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. The post Four Oaks Elementary invites kids back to school first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Council hears one idea to lure business, industry
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield faces hurdles to luring business and industry, a consultant told the Town Council earlier this month. “There are infrastructure challenges that all communities are facing but yours in particular,” consultant Crystal Morphis said, referring to sewer capacity and aging water and sewer lines. She pointed also to “deteriorating commercial sites” and a “lack of resources … to […] The post Council hears one idea to lure business, industry first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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