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Sheriff’s office investigates stabbing incident
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital. May 25 around 11:40 a.m., deputies received a report of a stabbing in the 1200 block of Moores Creek Drive, near Knightdale. When they arrived, they located an adult male suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was transported to the hospital. After a […] The post Sheriff’s office investigates stabbing incident first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Garner ties up series versus Wake Forest softball
On May 23, No. 11 Wake Forest went head-to-head with No. 1 Garner. This comes as game two of the three-game series in the final four round of the NCHSAA tournament. Wake Forest took game one 5-2 with an early upset victory, but Garner picked up game two on the road, beating Wake Forest 5-1. This evens the series, pushing it to a […] The post Garner ties up series versus Wake Forest softball first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest to host summer’s first family movie night
The first installment in this summer’s family movie night series will take place this Saturday at Joyner Park in Wake Forest. The summer movie series has garnered significant interest and attendance in recent years, and organizers hope this year proves to be no exception. Hosted by the town’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department, The first in the series of […] The post Wake Forest to host summer’s first family movie night first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cool for Wake gives low-income Wake County residents relief from heat
Summer in North Carolina often means extended stretches with temperatures in the 90s and 100s, yet hundreds of people in Wake County don’t have access to reliable cooling. Wake County’s Cool for Wake program provides relief to those who struggle to beat the heat. Each year from mid-May through mid-September, the Wake County community comes together by donating money, gently used air conditioning units, […] The post Cool for Wake gives low-income Wake County residents relief from heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ashley to speak at Knightdale Memorial Day ceremony
The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Knightdale Veterans Memorial in Knightdale Station Park. The keynote speaker for the event will be Robert P. Ashley Jr., Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired). He also is chief executive officer of Ashley Global Leadership and Security LLC. “We will honor our military veterans as well […] The post Ashley to speak at Knightdale Memorial Day ceremony first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in gunfire incident
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman in connection with a May 23 gunfire incident. Deputies arrested and charged 63-year-old Joann Salley with four counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, according to WCSO. This is an active investigation, and there is no additional information at this time. May 23 around 12:05 p.m., […] The post Wake Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in gunfire incident first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Holding Park Inclusive Playground closed for maintenance Friday
The Holding Park Inclusive Playground, 133 W. Owen Ave., will be closed for maintenance Friday, May 24, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Signage and barricades will be posted to inform the public of the closure. Weather permitting, the playground will reopen Friday at 2 p.m. The post Holding Park Inclusive Playground closed for maintenance Friday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest to host senior talent show
A local nonprofit will host its third annual senior talent show at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre this Friday. The Senior Network, a nonprofit based in Wake Forest that aims to uplift and celebrate local seniors, is hosting the event, and has attracted a number of local dancers and singers to entertain those in attendance. Gloria Turner McGlone will serve […] The post Wake Forest to host senior talent show first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Town schedule altered in Wake Forest for Memorial Day
A number of town departments and municipal services will either be closed or altered in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. All administrative offices, including town hall, will be closed on Monday. In addition, curbside trash, community recycling, yard waste collection, and the Wake Forest bus service will be suspended. During the week of May 27, trash and […] The post Town schedule altered in Wake Forest for Memorial Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knightdale to hold Memorial Day ceremony
The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Knightdale Veterans Memorial in Knightdale Station Park. “We will honor our military veterans as well as unveil the new monument honorees from each military branch,” the town said in a press release. Seating will be limited. Personal chairs are highly encouraged. The post Knightdale to hold Memorial Day ceremony first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County celebrates survivors of cardiac arrest
Wake County Emergency Medical Services honored survivors of cardiac arrest at the 15th annual Code: Celebrate! event. As a part of National EMS Week, which runs May 19-25, the two-night event reunited survivors with the responders who cared for them. “I’m proud to say that Wake County understands the importance of celebrating and investing in our public safety professionals,” said […] The post Wake County celebrates survivors of cardiac arrest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man believed drowned in Neuse River
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a report of a drowning on the Neuse River. At approximately 1:00 p.m., emergency communications received a report of a possible drowning near the Neuse River Greenway Trail and Loch Raven Parkway. According to witnesses, an adult male was spending time with family when he went into the water to swim, and […] The post Man believed drowned in Neuse River first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Who are the people in your neighborhood?
Between Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, ideals of neighborhood are remembered. “They’re the people that you meet when you’re walking down the street. They’re the people that you meet each day.” While that is the case on Sesame Street, a whole lot of us don’t live in neighborhoods where we know each other, hang out together or share life in […] The post Who are the people in your neighborhood? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO season begins on May 24
On Friday, May 24, the Wake Forest FUNGO's 2024 season will finally. The FUNGO will take on Danville Dairy Daddies in the season opener at Dan Daniel Memorial Park in Danville, N.C. at 7 p.m. Their second game will also come on the road, facing the Burlington Sock Pups on May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Burlington Athletic Stadium in Burlington N.C. They then […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO season begins on May 24 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest softball takes game one over Garner
On May 22, No. 11 Wake Forest High School softball kicked off their three-game series against No. 1 Garner Trojans. This best-of-three series comes in the final four round of the tournament, with the winner moving on to face No. 4 Northwest Guilford or No. 3 in the state championship. Wake Forest pulled off the significant upset win, taking game […] The post Wake Forest softball takes game one over Garner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board considers raising breakfast, lunch prices
Wake County school board members discussed raising the price of school lunches for the upcoming school year Tuesday evening. Paula DeLuca, the school nutrition director for Wake County Public School System, recommended that the district increase breakfast prices from $1.50 to $1.75, and lunch prices from $3.50 to $3.75 for middle and high school students. “It’s a forced choice that […] The post School board considers raising breakfast, lunch prices first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sound Rivers Swim Guide monitors Falls Lake, other swim sites
On Friday, the environmental nonprofit Sound Rivers will launch the summer-long public service that lets people know where it’s safe to swim in local waterways, from the Piedmont to the Pamlico Sound. “We’ve got 54 popular recreational sites throughout the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds where we’ll be testing water quality on a weekly basis,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program […] The post Sound Rivers Swim Guide monitors Falls Lake, other swim sites first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Causey urges water safety, offers boating insurance tips ahead of Memorial Day holiday
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to be safe on the water during Memorial Day Weekend by offering water, boating safety and insurance tips as part of National Safe Boating Week, which runs May 18-24. “Beaches, lakes and pools will be crowded this Memorial Day weekend,” Causey said. “The best way to stay safe on the water is to […] The post Causey urges water safety, offers boating insurance tips ahead of Memorial Day holiday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A look back at Wake Forest softball’s last matchup with Garner
Wake Forest High School softball prepares for a three-game series against Garner in the final four of the NCHSAA tournament. The winner will move on to the state championship. These two teams faced off earlier in the season, going head-to-head on Feb. 27, the season opener. Garner took the 8-2 victory, starting Wake Forests' season with a loss, one of their […] The post A look back at Wake Forest softball’s last matchup with Garner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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