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Knowing when to step down
My father had been president of Davidson College for almost 10 years when, at age 58, he learned that he was afflicted with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He was popular with students, who often tossed Frisbees with them as he walked across campus from his office to the president’s home. He was friendly, likable and beloved by staff and townspeople. Davidson’s […] The post Knowing when to step down first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
How the abortion issue could play in North Carolina
In 2023, North Carolina Republicans seemed to approach the abortion issue with a measure of discomfort. Key Republicans were wary of the perception that their party would sanction cruelty to desperate women. Attempting to preempt the charge, the GOP passed a 12-week restriction instead of the complete ban that many members of the General Assembly strongly preferred. Alas, the pervasive […] The post How the abortion issue could play in North Carolina first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
This land will be a farm forever
WILLOW SPRING — The Triangle Land Conservancy has partnered with a Johnston County family to conserve 50 acres of farmland, forest and wetlands. Other partners in the effort were Johnston County and the state’s Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. “The Stephenson Farm has been in my family for over 100 years,” said landowner Lola Delbridge. “I was born […] The post This land will be a farm forever first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Latina pageant seeking contestants
SELMA — The Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County pageant is seeking contestants ages 4-20. The pageant has five divisions: • Tiny Miss — 4-6 years old. • Little Miss — 7-9 years old. • Junior Miss — 10-12 years old. • Teen Miss — 13-16 years old. • Miss — 17-20 years old. The annual pageant provides a platform for […] The post Latina pageant seeking contestants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
You Decide: What’s the biggest issue facing the country?
At the numerous presentations I give during the year, I am frequently asked this question: What is the most important issue facing the country? Since I know the question is coming, I’m always thinking about it. Also, since I’ve been making public presentations for almost half a century, my answer has often changed. What is my current answer? I think […] The post You Decide: What’s the biggest issue facing the country? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Grant to Benson will aid industry
BENSON — The town will receive state dollars to help a local industry renovate its plant and create jobs. Benson will receive $150,000 from the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority. The money will support Chicopee LLC’s renovation of its 550,000-square-foot plant on Chicopee Road. The company has said it expects to spend $521,187 on the renovation and create 39 jobs. Chicopee […] The post Grant to Benson will aid industry first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hospital volunteers award scholarships
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston’s hospital volunteers recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 13 students headed into health care careers. The recipients are listed below by community: Benson — Madison Carter and Chioma Okpara. Clayton — Laney Caviness, Connor Flannery, Madelyn Handy, Maddie Johnson and Cinthia Leon. Pikeville — Allison Forbey. Raleigh — Cameron Hollingsworth. Smithfield — Maria Mendoza-Guerra. Wendell — […] The post Hospital volunteers award scholarships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Assange’s freedom is also ours: to tell the truth
After 12 years — including five years of solitary confinement at Belmarsh Prison in London — Julian Assange is free. God bless America! He wasn’t extradited to the U.S. to stand trial, where he faced a sentence of 170 years in prison for violating the so-called Espionage Act. Instead, he took a plea deal with the U.S. government, pleading guilty […] The post Assange’s freedom is also ours: to tell the truth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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