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Knightdale marks 23rd Tree City honor, celebrates Arbor Day
In celebration of Arbor Day and being recognized as a Tree City USA, the town of Knightdale held its annual Arbor Day festivities March 22 at Knightdale Station Park. The town reaffirmed its commitment to trees and the social, fiscal, and environmental benefits they bring to the eastern Wake County town. Knightdale Public Works provided assistance during the tree planting […] The post Knightdale marks 23rd Tree City honor, celebrates Arbor Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County schools mobilize against social media giants
Wake County Public Schools is taking legal action against social media companies, claiming that the largest companies in the field are harming the mental health of children and making them less receptive to academic instruction and more prone to violence in schools. The school board hosted a town hall meeting earlier this month with representatives from the state Department of […] The post Wake County schools mobilize against social media giants first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest police join Special Olympics for fundraiser
The Wake Forest police department staged a fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics on Monday, March 25 at Torchy’s Tacos in Wake Forest. Fifteen percent of all proceeds raised from 10 a.m .- 9 p.m. were donated directly to Special Olympics of North Carolina. Sgt. Jeffrey McArthur said the the event is the second in a series of monthly fundraisers […] The post Wake Forest police join Special Olympics for fundraiser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Egg hunts slated for this week
A number of towns in Wake County are planning to stage Easter egg hunts and other holiday festivities this week. Rolesville’s egg hunt will be held at Rolesville Middle School on Monday March 25 at 6:30 p.m. The hunt will take place on the football field, and participants will be divied into children aged 1-3, 2-6, and 7-10 years old. […] The post Egg hunts slated for this week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Car show rescheduled; steak cookoff still on for Saturday
The Wake Forest Rotary Club has rescheduled the car show portion of its street festival due to the pending 90% chance of rain for Saturday. The steak cookoff competition is still on rain or shine. Vendor booths and food sales have also been rescheduled. There is more information on the club's website: https://wakeforestrotary.org/reschedule/ There will be more details frothcoming about the […] The post Car show rescheduled; steak cookoff still on for Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Liz Simpers honored as 2023 NC Main Street Champion
Former Wake Forest Commissioner and current Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce President Liz Simpers was recognized as a 2023 NC Main Street Champion during the 2024 NC Main Street Awards Conference March 14 in Goldsboro. Simpers was one of 40 individuals and organizations from across the state to receive the honor in recognition of their commitment to downtown revitalization. […] The post Liz Simpers honored as 2023 NC Main Street Champion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklinton native named Murph of the Week aboard USS Micheal Murphy
Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachery Brown, a native of Franklinton, was recently named Murph of the Week aboard USS Micheal Murphy. Brown, a 2019 Franklinton High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago and currently serves as a fire controlman (aegis). “I joined the Navy because I wanted to see new places and serve my country,” said Brown. “My […] The post Franklinton native named Murph of the Week aboard USS Micheal Murphy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juvenile charged with murder of Knightdale woman
Knightdale authorities have announced murder charges against a 17-year-old male suspect for his role in the killing of Shinaka Ocean Earth. On Nov. 8, 2023, around 7:30 p.m., police officers responded to a 'shots fired' call at 617 Twain Town Drive. The arriving officers found the home riddled with bullets and discovered that Earth had been struck by the gunfire […] The post Juvenile charged with murder of Knightdale woman first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘The Foreigner’ presents a riotous new take on old concerns
Social isolation and a distrust of newcomers might sound like a recipe for today’s strife, but it’s also the backdrop for Firebox Theatre’s award-winning new play, The Foreigner. Written by Larry Shue in 1984, the relevant themes still resonate today. Sound serious? It is, at times, but the play is actually a comedy. It begins with a nervous Brit, Charlie […] The post ‘The Foreigner’ presents a riotous new take on old concerns first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WCSO patrol car rear-ended
Just before midnight March 19, a Wake County Sheriff’s deputy working off-duty was sitting in his patrol when it was rear-ended. The deputy was working at a construction site on I-440 near the Ridge Road exit, according to a press release from the Wake County Sheriff's Office. His patrol car was stationary, and his lights were activated when the other […] The post WCSO patrol car rear-ended first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest honors Freemasons with historical marker
The town of Wake Forest unveiled a historical marker March 15 to commemorate the history of the town’s only Black Freemason lodge. Leader of Wake Lodge #285 is part of the Prince Hall Freemasonry fraternity, the nation’s largest predominately Black civic group. The orignal lodge was built in 1953 at the corner of East Juniper Street and Taylor Street. It […] The post Wake Forest honors Freemasons with historical marker first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rowe graduates from Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe graduated from the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute March 15. From March 11–March 15, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted newly elected sheriffs for the fourth and final week of the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill.During Week 4, sheriffs heard guest speakers, attended training classes and presentations on a variety of topics to help them improve […] The post Rowe graduates from Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville wins 2024 girls basketball state championship over Charlotte Catholic
Rolesville High School girls basketball took the NCHSAA championship victory with a 65-58 win over the Charlotte Catholic Cougars. The tournament victory marks Rolesville's first-ever state championship win among all sports. The post Rolesville wins 2024 girls basketball state championship over Charlotte Catholic first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cars and Carnivores Street Festival returns to downtown Wake Forest March 23
The Rotary Club of Wake Forest announces its 2nd annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival featuring a steak cookoff competition, car show, vendors and food booths on March 23 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in historic downtown Wake Forest. Following last year’s success, the free street festival on Brooks Street and Owen Avenue combines a love for classic cars with […] The post Cars and Carnivores Street Festival returns to downtown Wake Forest March 23 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest presents options for South Main Street improvement
Residents of Wake Forest had their first opportunity last week to view firsthand two high-level concepts that the town has put together to improve safety, comfort, access, and multi-modal mobility through the South Main Street corridor. An open house March 13 featured renderings, blueprints, dimensions and thorough descriptions of the roadway and sidewalk elements that would be present within each […] The post Wake Forest presents options for South Main Street improvement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell town board shelves vote on mixed-use townhome project
A vote to rezone a little over 32 acres in Wendell for a townhome and commercial use development was again pushed to a later date after the Board of Commissioners raised concerns about density, traffic and future uses for a portion that the landowners wish to retain. The development’s proposed location is on the north and south sides of Old […] The post Wendell town board shelves vote on mixed-use townhome project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Revisit your Bookshelf Besties with Wake Libraries during Women’s History Month
Step into the world of timeless classics featuring strong female characters who inspired, and continue to inspire, generations with Wake County Public Libraries this Women’s History Month. “Bookshelf Besties,” a series of virtual programs, kicks off March 19. “This is a great opportunity to rediscover literary treasures, celebrate female authors and reacquaint ourselves with enduring heroines,” said Commissioner Vickie Adamson. […] The post Revisit your Bookshelf Besties with Wake Libraries during Women’s History Month first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Flaherty Park Field 2 closed for renovations
Field 2 at J.B. Flaherty Park, 1100 N. White St., is closed for renovation and upgrades. Earlier this month, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department initiated the first phase of a comprehensive renovation project at Field 2 that will include: Demolition of the existing stairs leading up to the field, concrete walkways, bleachers, dugouts, backstop; and a […] The post Flaherty Park Field 2 closed for renovations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Judges see past Cooper’s rhetoric in appointments battle
Lawyers for Gov. Roy Cooper labeled the changes “shocking” and “breathtaking.” The governor himself complained about a “blatantly unconstitutional legislative power grab.” But a bipartisan group of Superior Court judges saw a much different picture. In a unanimous Feb. 28 decision, the judges rejected most of Cooper’s challenges to new state laws affecting appointments to North Carolina government boards and […] The post Judges see past Cooper’s rhetoric in appointments battle first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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