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Politics, baseball culture muddle feelings on Carolina Mudcats’ move to Wilson
Editor's Note: This article originally was posted to UNC Media Hub. The Carolina Mudcats, the minor league baseball team that has been the face of small-town Zebulon, North Carolina, for 33 years, officially decided in December to leave for a brand-new $73 million stadium less than 25 miles down the road in Wilson. But the local and regional politics of […] The post Politics, baseball culture muddle feelings on Carolina Mudcats’ move to Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Raleigh Water responds to sewer overflow in Wendell
On March 7 around 7:19 a.m., Raleigh Water staff were notified of a sanitary sewer overflow near 1401 Wendell Blvd. in Wendell Upon arrival, utility responders identified an active sewer overflow emanating from a sanitary sewer manhole. This incident affected the flow of untreated wastewater from an eight-inch PVC sewer gravity main. The responding staff took all reasonable steps […] The post Raleigh Water responds to sewer overflow in Wendell first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Solid Waste adjusts hours for convenience centers
With the beginning of daylight savings time on March 10, Franklin County Solid Waste will be adjusting its hours of operation. Beginning March 11, convenience center sites will operate 12 hours per day opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. Convenience Center #12 at 5 Landfill Road in Franklinton will operate […] The post Solid Waste adjusts hours for convenience centers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Rolesville girls basketball faces Chapel Hill in NCHSAA round four
The Rolesville High School girls basketball team will take on Chapel Hill in round four of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association tournament on March 8. The post Preview: Rolesville girls basketball faces Chapel Hill in NCHSAA round four first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon selects new town auditor
The town of Zebulon has selected a new auditing service for the upcoming fiscal year. Martin Starnes & Associates, an accounting outfit which operates out of Hickory, was selected to replace Mauldin & Jenkins LLC to conduct the town’s annual audits. The latter service’s three year contract had expired, and the former was chosen using a set of criteria that […] The post Zebulon selects new town auditor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Five charged following chase
Five people including one juvenile are facing charges after fleeing Wake Forest Police in the aftermath of a shots-fired incident. March 7 at 2:10 a.m. Wake Forest Police responded to a report of shots fired along the 200 block of North Allen Road. Upon their arrival, officers discovered that subjects had fired shots into and poured gasoline on an unoccupied […] The post Five charged following chase first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC State linebacker Payton Wilson dominates at the NFL combine notes
orth Carolina State University's star linebacker, came to the 2024 NFL combine as one of the top linebackers heading to the draft. Wilson had an astonishing performance at the combine, emerging as one of the biggest winners of the event. The post NC State linebacker Payton Wilson dominates at the NFL combine notes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Waters, Arthur secure primary victories in Districts 5, 6
The question of which candidates will represent residents of northern Wake County on the Board of Commissioners was not answered on Tuesday night, but the choices were narrowed down in anticipation of November’s general election. District 5 This district was formerly represented by longtime Commissioner James West, who passed away in 2023. Tara Waters was selected to fill his seat, […] The post Waters, Arthur secure primary victories in Districts 5, 6 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lessons from a UN leader
An article tucked away in my clip file, written in 2006 by Kofi A. Annan, reveals the lessons he learned from his 10 years of serving as secretary general of the United Nations. These five lessons are as critical for us to hear today as they were 18 years ago. I thought you might be interested in hearing them again. […] The post Lessons from a UN leader first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County Sheriffs Office makes progress toward filling vacancies
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has decreased the number of vacancies within the department by more than a hundred since the early days of 2023. Last January, those vacancies numbered 284. Today, the count stands at 170. Sheriff Willie Rowe attributes much of the progress to a heightened emphasis on retaining employees, a more active approach to civic engagement that […] The post Wake County Sheriffs Office makes progress toward filling vacancies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Dodd-Frank damaged housing market
Would it shock you to learn that a regulatory bill enacted in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis ended up hurting some of the very households lawmakers were trying to help? I didn’t think so. By now, it should be clear to everyone that even the best of intentions are no guarantee of good outcomes. The Dodd-Frank bill, enacted […] The post Dodd-Frank damaged housing market first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Claiborne brothers of Charlotte — Jack and Slug
When I lived in Charlotte during the final days of the last century, two of the most important people there had the last name of Claiborne. Jack Claiborne wrote charming and provocative columns and important news stories for The Charlotte Observer. His younger brother Slug was the owner of popular and profitable restaurants in Charlotte and, for a time, all […] The post The Claiborne brothers of Charlotte — Jack and Slug first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police warn residents of Apple Pay phone scam
The Wake Forest Police Department is urging residents to guard against fraud following recently reported phone scams involving Apple Pay. Residents who were recently involved in a traffic crash have reported receiving calls from someone posing as a Wake Forest police officer who claims they owe money for missing a subsequent court date. The caller says a warrant has been […] The post Police warn residents of Apple Pay phone scam first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County offers behind-the-scenes look at recycling process
Have you ever wondered what happens to your soda cans, milk jugs, cardboard and other recyclables after you toss them into the recycling bin or drop them off at a convenience center? On March 11 and April 22, Wake County residents can find out if they sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sonoco Recycling Facility in eastern Raleigh. […] The post County offers behind-the-scenes look at recycling process first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bear cub spotted in Joyner Park
Wake Forest police received a report of a bear sighting in E. Carroll Joyner Park on Monday. Although no one captured a photo or video, the bear was described as a cub, which means its mother was likely nearby. According to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, bears tend to be shy and non-aggressive toward humans. However, a bear will be […] The post Bear cub spotted in Joyner Park first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Town seeks Tree of the Year nominations
The Wake Forest Urban Forestry Division is celebrating Arbor Day this year by again offering a contest for tree lovers across Wake Forest. From now through Sunday, March 31, the UFD is accepting nominations from residents for the Wake Forest 2024 Tree of the Year award. Trees may be nominated for their size, species, historic significance, personal meaning, community benefit […] The post Town seeks Tree of the Year nominations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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