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Town to raze former church building
SELMA — A judge has ordered the demolition of the former church building at 109 W. Waddell St. In a complaint it filed last Sept. 7, Selma petitioned the courts to declare the crumbling building a public nuisance and safety hazard. The complaint named Selma Islamic Center and Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church as defendants. Selma Islamic Center had bought […] The post Town to raze former church building first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Yard sale is a draw for sellers and buyers
A lot of people drive a lot of miles to scour the 301 Endless Yard Sale in search of hidden gems. “I think it’s awesome,” said Brenda Fifeld, 40, of Kenbridge, Virginia. “We look forward to it every year. My in-laws live here in North Carolina.” She enjoys looking around, Fifield said. “We look forward to catching deals,” she said. “I […] The post Yard sale is a draw for sellers and buyers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County, towns urge customers to conserve water
SMITHFIELD — The county and many of its towns are asking their customers to go easy on the water. “We ask that customers employ voluntary water conservation measures to limit nonessential water use,” the county said in a news release. With no rainfall of late, “irrigation usage in the county has created above-normal water demands,” the news release stated, “and […] The post County, towns urge customers to conserve water first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Library aims to combat summer learning loss
CLAYTON — With the school year over, Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library encourages children, teens and adults to keep their minds active and engaged. The library’s 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, which runs through July 31, has interactive elements for the entire family. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Participants start their adventure by registering. From there, they track their […] The post Library aims to combat summer learning loss first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lunch Bunch serving up music through Aug. 14
SMITHFIELD — This year’s Music for the Lunch Bunch concert series premiered last week at First Presbyterian Church, 215 S. Third St. The remaining dates and performers are below. The music starts at 12:15 p.m., and unless otherwise noted, the programs are at First Presbyterian. June 26 — JoCo Jazz Professor and Gramps, a group made up of Ned Attack, […] The post Lunch Bunch serving up music through Aug. 14 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sanders Grove plans three-day revival
SMITHFIELD — Revival services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, June 26-28, at Sanders Grove Baptist Church, 6989 N.C. 210. The following will speak: Elder LaQuon Rogers, The Willow Spring Church; Bishop Perry Williams, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church; and Bishop Varnie Fullwood, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Ministries. The revival will lead up to the installation of the […] The post Sanders Grove plans three-day revival first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juneteenth an important moment to contemplate past and present
What in the world could they have been thinking? That’s one of the questions (or, at least, one hopes it is) that most white Americans ask themselves periodically when contemplating the evil of human slavery — the institution that undergirds so much of their modern privilege and wealth. How could any human being ever think themselves entitled to own another […] The post Juneteenth an important moment to contemplate past and present first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A fearful Selma Town Council turns its back on the homeless
Fear born of ignorance has often shaped public policy and never for the better. Such fear prompted Congress to imprison U.S. citizens — Japanese Americans — in internment camps in World War II. In Germany, Hitler stoked fear of Jews to drive them from their homes and businesses and into camps where 6 million died. But ignorance was no excuse […] The post A fearful Selma Town Council turns its back on the homeless first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Harbor eyes transitional housing
SMITHFIELD — For the budget year ahead, County Manager Rick Hester had recommended that taxpayers give $100,000 to Harbor. The nonprofit, which provides shelter and other aid to victims of rape and domestic violence, had sought $325,000. Among other things, Harbor wants to begin offering transitional housing — 24 to 36 months — for some of its clients, said Kay […] The post Harbor eyes transitional housing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Town’s operations staff dedicate flags to cherished colleagues
CLAYTON — The town’s operations staff sponsored three Flags for Heroes in memory of former colleagues Donnie Baker, Byron Poelman and William “Bill” Simpson. Baker, who passed away in June 2019, was a street maintenance crew leader for the town, where he worked for 13 years. His legacy lives on not only through his coworkers’ memories but through his concrete […] The post Town’s operations staff dedicate flags to cherished colleagues first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Four blood drives coming to Johnston
The Red Cross will hold four blood drives in Johnston County in the week ahead. One is scheduled from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in the First Baptist Church Ministry Center, 125 S. Fourth St., Smithfield. Another is set from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Baptist Center Church, 2163 Ranch Road, Clayton. A third is […] The post Four blood drives coming to Johnston first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton resident on Greensboro list
GREENSBORO — Valerie Ruffin of Clayton has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List at Greensboro College. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Greensboro College is a private school affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The post Clayton resident on Greensboro list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Have you heard about Project 2025?
When my daughter-in-law asked me if I had ever heard about Project 2025, I admitted I had not. She showed me a short video clip explaining what it was, then I began my own research to try to understand Project 2025 and what it means for America. I am learning about this, and the more I learn, the more alarmed […] The post Have you heard about Project 2025? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
She found her calling in the law
SMITHFIELD — Perseverance and a passion for human rights have helped Harmeet Dhillon, an attorney and Republican Party activist, advance in her career — and life. “In my life, what I found is that obstacles are simply opportunities for you to grow and make yourself stronger,” Dhillon said. “That’s really been a good lesson to be taught early on.” Hers […] The post She found her calling in the law first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says
SMITHFIELD — Call it an FYI. When County Commissioners trimmed the school board’s bond request, they did more than remove one new school from the proposed borrowing package. “When we had a bond of $285 million, you pulled out Clayton High,” school board Chairwoman Lyn Andrews reminded commissioners on June 10. “That was $113 million.” That left $172 million in […] The post Bond package leaves few dollars for renovations, school leader says first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston students are Booked for Summer
Read to Grow Johnston County recently staged its 2024 Booked for Summer events, creating excitement — and opportunity — for 816 students across the county. The events encourage summer reading by providing first- and second-graders with books to enjoy during the break. This year, Read to Grow gave all first-graders “Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School,” while second-graders received […] The post Johnston students are Booked for Summer first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Reid Smith named to wildlife board
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has welcomed Reid Smith to its governing board. He is the founder and chief executive of RiverWILD, an investment and development company headquartered in Clayton. N.C. Rep. John R. Bell IV administered the oath of office to Smith during the WRC’s business meeting on June 6 in Raleigh. N.C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore […] The post Reid Smith named to wildlife board first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22
SMITHFIELD — A Juneteenth parade will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, from the Johnston Central Alumni Center, 1110 Massey St. A celebration will get follow at 3 p.m. in Smith-Collins Park, 909 E. Lee St. The celebration will feature DJ Ricky C, DJ Sham Rock and a cookout. The post Juneteenth parade, celebration are June 22 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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