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Wendell amends budget language
The town of Wendell voted to amend its budget language to eliminate nonessential and antiquated phrases that town officials say played no valuable role in its budget process, and also decided to add language that will make the process of assembling the budget more simple. Wendell’s Financial Goals and Policies document, which includes language for how the budget is put […] The post Wendell amends budget language first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police requesting public’s assistance identifying alleged thieves
Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in the attached surveillance images. The subjects are wanted for questioning in connection with separate, unrelated thefts over the last several weeks. The first occurred on March 15 at Rack Room Shoes, 12646 Capital Blvd., while the second took place on March 29 at a […] The post Police requesting public’s assistance identifying alleged thieves first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Akshay Bhatia wins Texas Open despite dislocating shoulder, earns spot at Masters
Akshay Bhatia is playing golf this week among the rolling hills of Augusta, Georgia, walking in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and other legends. The 22-year-old Wake Forest resident qualified for the last remaining spot in the 2024 Masters field with a win in the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio on Sunday, April 7. Bhatia […] The post Akshay Bhatia wins Texas Open despite dislocating shoulder, earns spot at Masters first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell Magnet Middle assault reported
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that occurred at Wendell Magnet Middle School. Around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, two students were involved in an altercation. The WCSO School Resource Officer and school staff quickly responded to the incident. according to a press release from Wake Sheriff Willie Rowe’s office. EMS responded, and one student was transported to the […] The post Wendell Magnet Middle assault reported first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Child Abuse Prevention Month observed in Franklin County
Blue pinwheels and ribbons affixed to various locations in Franklin County mark the recognition of the work that is done to prevent child abuse. It is annual recognition — through proclamation from North Carolina’s governor — that establishes April as a month to acknowledge those efforts. On Thursday, various community partners gathered on the steps of the Franklin County Historic […] The post Child Abuse Prevention Month observed in Franklin County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DHHS invests in building behavioral health crisis response system
As part of an ongoing commitment to improve behavioral health and resilience in North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investing in transforming the state’s behavioral crisis response system to ensure people experiencing a behavioral health emergency have alternatives to emergency departments when seeking the care they need. NCDHHS on Monday announced a two-year plan to […] The post DHHS invests in building behavioral health crisis response system first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest Spring Smash Pickleball Tournament registration open
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Pickles and Play to host the 2024 Wake Forest Spring Smash Pickleball Tournament Friday-Sunday, May 3-5, at the Flaherty Park Pickleball Courts and Tennis Complex, 1226 N. White St. The post Wake Forest Spring Smash Pickleball Tournament registration open first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Causey urges motorists to put phones down behind the wheel
N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling on motorists to focus solely on the road and do all they can to help prevent accidents during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which runs throughout April across the United States. “Driving any vehicle requires serious concentration, whether you’re a novice or highly experienced on the road,” Causey said. “Sending or reading a text takes […] The post Causey urges motorists to put phones down behind the wheel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Flaherty Dog Park closed for maintenance April 8-11
Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., will be closed for maintenance Monday-Thursday, April 8-11. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to install new mulch, finish sidewalk repairs, and complete pedestrian access upgrades to comply with ADA standards. Signage will be posted at the dog park to notify the public of the closure. Weather permitting, the facility will […] The post Flaherty Dog Park closed for maintenance April 8-11 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Budget Breakdown: Making sense of Taylor’s proposed WCPSS budget
With a little less than six weeks before it’s to be delivered to the Wake County Board of Commissioners, and amid continued discussions about what it does and does not include, it’s worth taking a deeper look into Superintendent Robert Taylor’s proposed budget for next school year. One vital component absent from next year’s budget report is about $50 million […] The post Budget Breakdown: Making sense of Taylor’s proposed WCPSS budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Magic Pipers to kick off Friday Night on White April 12
Friday Night on White returns to downtown Wake Forest April 12, with The Magic Pipers. The free outdoor concert will take place from 6-9 p.m. along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at several downtown restaurants. A variety of food and dessert trucks will also be on site in the Depot […] The post Magic Pipers to kick off Friday Night on White April 12 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Who are politicians really trying to ‘protect’ from cultured meat?
“I know the Legislature is doing a bill to try to protect our meat,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently told a college campus audience.“You need meat, OK? And we’re going to have meat in Florida. Like, we’re not going to have fake meat. Like, that doesn’t work.” Florida’s legislature is one of several considering bans on the sale of “cultured” […] The post Who are politicians really trying to ‘protect’ from cultured meat? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Note to the political right: Please spare us the sanctimony on DEI
In one of the most memorable moments in American cinema, actor Claude Rains, playing a corrupt French police captain in the film “Casablanca,” heeds the sudden command of his Nazi overlords to find a reason to immediately shutter Humphrey Bogart’s cafe by manufacturing an excuse. As you probably remember, Rains immediately blows a whistle and announces that he’s “shocked, shocked!” […] The post Note to the political right: Please spare us the sanctimony on DEI first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Are you missing a safe?
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the owner of a safe that was found on Knightdale Boulevard. Around noon on March 12, deputies responded to Knightdale Boulevard and Marks Creek Road after receiving a report of an open safe on the side of Knightdale Boulevard. Cash was found in and around the safe. Witnesses reported seeing money […] The post Are you missing a safe? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Raleigh Water schedules turn lane closure Thursday along Ligon Mill Road
On Thursday, April 4, beginning at 9 a.m., Raleigh Water will close the northbound right turn lane of Ligon Mill Road just before South Main Street/US 1A. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to perform emergency repairs to a sewer line along the 1900 block of South Main Street. Water and sewer service in the area will not […] The post Raleigh Water schedules turn lane closure Thursday along Ligon Mill Road first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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