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Call for Submissions – 2024 Annual Quilt Show
The Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers has announced a call for entries for the 2024 Annual Quilt Show at Historic Person Place in Louisburg. Submissions open June 1. Submission deadline is Oct. 1. The Quilt Show is Oct. 26 and 27 at Historic Person Place, located at 605 North Main St., Louisburg. Download the Call for Submissions […] The post Call for Submissions – 2024 Annual Quilt Show first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest baseball’s season comes to an end
On May 18, No. 2 Wake Forest High School took on No. 22 Cardinal Gibbons in round four of the NCHSAA. Wake Forest was on a nine-game win streak heading into the game and earned the second-highest seed in the East side of the tournament after winning the conference regular season title and conference tournament title. Wake Forest was rolling […] The post Wake Forest baseball’s season comes to an end first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County secures federal grants for affordable housing
The Wake County Board of Commissioners officially approved a critical action plan allowing for federal grants to boost affordable housing. The 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan outlines the strategies and initiatives for affordable housing, homeless services and community development in the county. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the action plan for Wake County to receive federal entitlement […] The post Wake County secures federal grants for affordable housing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Speakers urge county board to set aside more for Green Road Library
A number of Wake County residents addressed the county Board of Commissioners Monday night, urging them to allocate additional funding to renovate and bolster a library in Raleigh that they say is an underfunded and overcrowded community resource center. The budget proposed by the board includes $3.5 million to renovate the Green Road Library. However, the bulk of the money […] The post Speakers urge county board to set aside more for Green Road Library first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mobile Market returns to Wake Forest
The Mobile Market, a pay-what-you-can mobile grocery store that offers fresh and local produce, proteins, dairy, eggs, and other food products, will return to Wake Forest May 23. A collaboration between the Northern Community Food Security Team and Ripe for Revival, the market aims to provide healthy food to local residents on a more personalized basis. Unlike food pantries, the […] The post Mobile Market returns to Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local theater group takes home national awards
The Durant Road Musical Theatre, a local children’s theater company based in Raleigh and which counts many participants from northeast Wake County among its members, claimed a number of awards at a nationwide theater competition in California earlier this month. The group from Raleigh attended Musical Theater Competitions of America (MTCA), one of the preeminent competitions and educational experiences within […] The post Local theater group takes home national awards first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Holding Park Aquatic Center set to open Saturday
The Holding Park Aquatic Center is set to open for the season May 25. Children two and under will be granted admission for $1, $4 for children aged 3-13, $5 for those 13-59, and $4 for patrons 60 and up. “We’re excited about getting people back in the pool this summer to enjoy our facilities and have a lot of […] The post Holding Park Aquatic Center set to open Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage girls’ soccer takes down Millbrook in conference rivalry NCHSAA matchup
On May 16, No. 15 Heritage and No. 2 Millbrook girls' soccer went head-to-head, competing for a trip to round three of the NCHSAA tournament. This matchup came as a rematch of the NAC-6 conference championship on May 2, when the Wildcats took down the Huskies 4-1 to win the tournament title. Heading into the game, Millbrook had dominated nearly all conference competition, going […] The post Heritage girls’ soccer takes down Millbrook in conference rivalry NCHSAA matchup first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake board moves $142 million library bond referendum closer to ballot
Wake County commissioners have officially kicked off the process to place a $142 million bond referendum for Wake County Public Libraries on the Nov. 5 ballot. This is the first of four required board actions to put the issue before voters in the fall. "Access to knowledge is not a privilege, but a fundamental right, and this bond initiative represents […] The post Wake board moves $142 million library bond referendum closer to ballot first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest softball takes historic win over Wakefield in round four of NCHSAA tournament
On May 17, conference rivals No. 11 Wake Forest High School and No. 2 Wakefield went head-to-head in round four of the NCHSAA tournament. This matchup came as a rematch of the NAC-6 conference championship on May 3, when the Wolverines took down the Cougars 7-3 to win the tournament title. Heading into the game, Wakefield had dominated all conference […] The post Wake Forest softball takes historic win over Wakefield in round four of NCHSAA tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest residents have opportunity to comment on proposed budget
Residents of Wake Forest will have an opportunity Tuesday evening to engage with public officials about next fiscal year’s budget. Town Manager Kip Padgett presented the proposed budget to the Board of Commissioners for consideration May 7. The budget reflects the goals and strategies outlined in the town’s strategic plan, town official say, and will authorize resources and establish a […] The post Wake Forest residents have opportunity to comment on proposed budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Woman’s Club holds Garden Tea Party fundraiser
Spring was in full bloom at the Executive Mansion for The Woman’s Club of Raleigh inaugural Garden Tea Party. All proceeds of the event go to the grant and scholarship programs awarded by the club. A total of 125 members and friends mingled on the grounds and first floor of the elegant, historic building while enjoying the music of music […] The post Woman’s Club holds Garden Tea Party fundraiser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield and Wake Forest softball earn spot in round four of NCHSAA tournament
No. 2 Wakefield and No. 11 continue their roll in the NCHSAA tournament, both earning wins in round three on Thursday, May 16. Wakefield narrowly took down No. 7 Lumberton. Wake Forest faced No. 14 Corinth Holders, earning the win. Wakefield The Wolverines won by the skin of their teeth, pulling through with a run in extra innings for the […] The post Wakefield and Wake Forest softball earn spot in round four of NCHSAA tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County students face long waits to complete driver’s education
A shortage of driving school instructors and a growing backlog of would-be drivers in Wake County has resulted in lengthy wait times for local students to complete their mandated in-car instruction and get on the road. Five local schools have wait times of about 20 weeks for students to wrap up their 16 hours of in-car driving that are necessary […] The post Wake County students face long waits to complete driver’s education first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Traffic alert for Wake Forest
The town of Wake Forest has reduced to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of North Allen Road from East Pine Avenue to East Juniper Avenue. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow Wake Forest Power tree crews to prune tree limbs and branches around overhead power lines. The work is expected to be completed by 2 […] The post Traffic alert for Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man faces sexual exploitation charges
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man with multiple counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. WCSO investigators received a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that 31-year-old Alexander Morgan Stirewalt was in possession of child sexual abuse material. After a thorough investigation, investigators charged Stirewalt with 12 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation […] The post Man faces sexual exploitation charges first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest native Wide Receiver John Jiles inks deal with New York Giants
John Jiles, a wide receiver from the University of West Florida (UWF) and Wake Forest High School alumn, flew under the radar during the 2024 NFL draft. However, it wasn't long before Jiles saw his first-ever professional deal, signing with the New York Giants following the draft. Jiles will be joining fellow Wake Forest alumn and back-to-back Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter […] The post Wake Forest native Wide Receiver John Jiles inks deal with New York Giants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest baseball survives third round of NCHSAA tournament
On Tuesday, May 14, the Wake Forest Cougars hosted the Corinth Holders Pirates in round three of the NCHSAA tournament. The Cougars narrowed out a 2-1 victory, earning them a trip to round four, where they will face No. 22 Cardinal Gibbons. The win over Corinth Holders was a flashback to last season's tournament, where Wake Forest won the three-game […] The post Wake Forest baseball survives third round of NCHSAA tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ALE investigation identifies drug trafficking
North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents executed a search warrant at a Raleigh residence resulting in criminal charges being filed and the arrest of two persons suspected of selling illegal drugs at local nightclubs. Nicholas Banister, 35, and Amanda Lee Banister, 25, both of Raleigh, face multiple charges in the wake of the ALE investigation. In April, ALE received complaints […] The post ALE investigation identifies drug trafficking first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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