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Wake Forest student receives Civic Local Foundation Scholarship
Civic Local Foundation, made possible by funding from Civic and Local Government Federal Credit Unions, proudly congratulates Emmett Broda of Wake Forest, who is the recipient of a Civic Local Foundation Scholarship Award in the amount of $5,000. Broda will utilize the Scholarship Award to further his education at the college of their choice. This prestigious scholarship, awarded to only 25 […] The post Wake Forest student receives Civic Local Foundation Scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tactical laser tag facility opens in Wake Forest
A 16,000 square foot laser tag facility that aims to simulate a real combat environment opened for business last week in Wake Forest. Guests at Battle House Laser Tag compete in an “arena,” a multilevel environment complete with stairs, walls, and strategic vantage points, that invites teams of players to work collaboratively in order to score points and complete missions. […] The post Tactical laser tag facility opens in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Adams to address Republican Women’s Club of Granville County
N.C. Senate District 18 candidate Ashlee B. Adams will be the featured speaker at the May 18 gathering of the Republican Women’s Club of Granville County. The lunch gathering will be at noon at George’s Restaurant in Oxford. The public is invited to attend. The Republican Women’s Club of Granville County encourages Granville County and Wake County citizens residing in District […] The post Adams to address Republican Women’s Club of Granville County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon PD program helps first responders manage trauma, stress
The Zebulon Police Department announced they are organizing the East Wake Peer Support Program, a program centering on assisting first responders experiencing work-related trauma in eastern Wake County. The program will focus on peer support to help first responders work through trauma, while also training first responders on how to provide support for their peers and becoming mental health advocates. […] The post Zebulon PD program helps first responders manage trauma, stress first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell lowers tax rate, prioritizes municipal employees in proposed budget
Town Manager Marc Collins gave the Wendell Board of Commissioners, and local residents in attendance, a look at next fiscal year’s budget during the board’s meeting May 13. The proposed budget includes a property tax rate cut from 47 cents per $100 of property owned this year, to 42 cents next year. However, many in Wendell can expect to pay […] The post Wendell lowers tax rate, prioritizes municipal employees in proposed budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Kimray interim president of Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce
Joe Kimray has been named interim president of the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to announce that Joe Kimray, a Chamber Board Member and owner of B & W Hardware in downtown Wake Forest, has assumed the role of Interim Chamber President following a vote by the Board of Directors last Wednesday,” Peter Kima, chair of the […] The post Kimray interim president of Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knott, Boliek, Weatherman top runoff GOP Primary
Wake County voters followed district-wide and statewide trends in opting for Brad Knott, Dave Boliek and Hal Weatherman in Tuesday’s runoff Republican Primary. Knott received 19,581 votes -- 90.77% -- to Kelly Daughtry’s 1,991 to get the Republican nomination for U.S. House of Representatives in the 13th District. Daughtry had withdrawn from the race but her name remained on the […] The post Knott, Boliek, Weatherman top runoff GOP Primary first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Blackbird Brewery host NC Brewery Running Series 5k fun run
The Blackbird Brewery is hosting an NC Brewery Running Series 5k Fun Run on Saturday, May 18. What is NC Brewery Running Series The Brewery Running Series is a unique organization that arranges fun-run courses that start and end at local breweries, offering a one-of-a-kind experience. "No time clock, no pressure – just a really good reason to drink really good beer! […] The post Blackbird Brewery host NC Brewery Running Series 5k fun run first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Millbrook, Heritage and Wake Forest move to round two of NCHSAA women’s soccer tournament
May 13 saw the kicking off of round one of the women's soccer NCHSAA tournament. Four NAC-6 teams, Millbrook, Heritage, Wake Forest and Wakefield, earned a spot in the tournament's first round, and all but Wakefield moved on. Millbrook The Wildcats finished the year 9-0-1 in conference play and 19-0-2 overall, earning them the regular season conference and tournament titles. […] The post Millbrook, Heritage and Wake Forest move to round two of NCHSAA women’s soccer tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State tax rebates? Let’s pay down debt instead
Some legislators have proposed that the General Assembly send some tax money back to us. That sounds like fun. I have another idea: Use whatever money is in mind to pay down state debt. State debt currently stands at $8 billion. This would not change the state balance sheet. It would reduce the chance of future tax increases. It would […] The post State tax rebates? Let’s pay down debt instead first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest Baptist Church choir to perform at Carnegie Hall
A local church choir is scheduled to perform a full setlist of classic American folk hymns at Carnegie Hall this Memorial Day. The Wake Forest Baptist Church choir will be led by director Bryant Moxley on the Perelman Stage at the renowed New York City venue. The choir will be joined by alumni from the choral department at one of […] The post Wake Forest Baptist Church choir to perform at Carnegie Hall first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake advocates for increased fire safety education during Home Fire Sprinkler Week
Wake County Fire Services is raising awareness about the value of installing fire sprinklers in new homes during the seventh annual Home Fire Sprinkler Week. Home fires are a threat to every community. When fire sprinklers are installed, the threat is automatically diminished, preventing injuries, saving lives and preserving property. Every new home built is an opportunity for community risk […] The post Wake advocates for increased fire safety education during Home Fire Sprinkler Week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklin County 4-H’er attends 2024 National 4-H Conference
Franklin County 4-H’er Meredith Potter had the privilege to attend the National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C., through a North Carolina 4-H teen program called AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, Essay). While in D.C. she got to meet with the Senate Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. She and other NC 4-H’ers were able to discuss how important rural agricultural and […] The post Franklin County 4-H’er attends 2024 National 4-H Conference first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sossamon to VGCC grads: Give back to the community
Rep. Frank Sossamon challenged the Vance-Granville Community College Class of 2024 at the 55th annual commencement exercises May 10 to thank those who had invested in them and to give back to the community by investing in others. “Don’t forget that others invested in your life, so you need to do the same,” Sossamon said. “Invest in other people. Invest […] The post Sossamon to VGCC grads: Give back to the community first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest officials propose budget for next year
The Wake Forest town manager presented a proposed version of next fiscal year’s budget to the town board of commissioners May 7. Notably, the budget includes a property tax decrease of more than eight cents as compared to this current year’s rate. This year, those in Wake Forest pay 50.5 cents per $100 of assessed property valuation. If adopted, next […] The post Wake Forest officials propose budget for next year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage men’s lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end
The Heritage High School men's lacrosse faced off with Cardinal Gibbons, in round four of the NCHSAA men's lacrosse tournament. Cardinal Gibbons has a history of knocking the Huskies out of the tournament, the last time being in the 2018 NCHSAA tournament, when they defeated Heritage 18-4 as the top two seeds. The Crusaders once again diminished the Huskies' tournament hopes, as Heritage was one win […] The post Heritage men’s lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wale Forest and Wakefield softball move on to NCHSAA round two
On May 10, Wakefield and Wake Forest took wins in round two of the NCHSAA tournament. A rematch of the NAC-6 tournament championship nears as both teams are one win away from facing off. No. 11 Wake Forest faced No. 27 Gray's Creek, taking them down 12-2. No. 2 Wakefield beat No. 15 South View 10-3. Wake Forest versus Gray's […] The post Wale Forest and Wakefield softball move on to NCHSAA round two first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Public hearing on Wake Forest budget set for May 21
A public hearing to discuss Wake Forest’s proposed budget for next fiscal year will be held May 21. The proposed budget includes a property tax rate decrease from $0.505 to $0.42 ($0.42 per $100 of assessed property valuation), $0.14 downtown municipal service district tax ($0.14 per $100 assessed property valuation) and the vehicle fee, which remains at $30. Other proposed […] The post Public hearing on Wake Forest budget set for May 21 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County Animal Center celebrates National Rescue Dog Day
The Wake County Animal Center is observing National Rescue Dog Day throughout the month of May. To mark this special occasion, the Wake County Animal Center is launching a special adoption campaign throughout the month, waiving the fees for dogs that have been in the Center for more than two weeks. "Rescue dogs are truly remarkable companions," said Wake County […] The post Wake County Animal Center celebrates National Rescue Dog Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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