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Lieutenant governor race draws 14 candidates
Most of the executive branch offices comprising North Carolina’s Council of State are either open seats in 2024 or will feature highly competitive races in both the primary and general elections. But none has attracted as many candidates as lieutenant governor. GOP incumbent Mark Robinson is running for governor. Fourteen North Carolinians want to succeed him as lieutenant governor: three […] The post Lieutenant governor race draws 14 candidates first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
What Nikki Haley and Joe Manchin should do
Nikki Haley is respected overall for her political service. She did a good job as governor of South Carolina for two terms and as an ambassador for our country. Personally, I can see her doing a fine job as president of the United States, but it won’t be this time around. Haley has already lost Iowa, New Hampshire and even […] The post What Nikki Haley and Joe Manchin should do first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Don’t fall for the age trap
It’s come to this. A Trump-appointed special counsel questioned the president of the United States — on the day after a horrific attack in Israel and an impending Gaza war — for five hours, about things that happened years ago, and concluded that Biden wouldn’t be convicted because he’s “an elderly man with a poor memory.” Worse yet, the so-called […] The post Don’t fall for the age trap first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield girls basketball pulls of significant win to take NAC-6 championship title
Wakefield High School pulls off the upset 77-62 over Rolesville to take the NAC-6 championship victory. The post Wakefield girls basketball pulls of significant win to take NAC-6 championship title first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knightdale approves voluntary annexation
The Knightdale Town Council has annexed the nine-acre property slated to become the Camden Park townhome development. The town council at its Feb. 21 meeting voted unanimously on a motion by Councilman Mark Swan to approve a voluntary annexation petition for the tract. The staff report on the petition indicated the property is projected to generate $113,236 in total annual […] The post Knightdale approves voluntary annexation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Board approves $2.4 million loan for 55 new affordable homes
The new year brings with it new investments in affordable housing by the Wake County Board of Commissioners. In a unanimous vote, commissioners approved a $2.4 million loan to build more than 50 affordable homes in Wake County. “Across the country, many are struggling to afford to become homeowners. Today, our board voted to help fund a project that will […] The post Wake Board approves $2.4 million loan for 55 new affordable homes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board outlines plans to combat teen vaping
Wake County school officials outlined Tuesday night how the district plans to spend the funding it received as part of a class-action lawsuit payout last year with the e-cigarette maker JUUL. Last April, the district announced it would receive $5.86 million in damages resulting from the lawsuit, which found that the e-cigarette giant had geared its marketing toward minors, specifically […] The post School board outlines plans to combat teen vaping first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Early voting window opens, draws crowd in Wake Forest
The early voting window opened across the state Feb. 15 for this year’s primary election, and plenty of local citizens were eager to show up and cast their ballots. A common refrain from those who chose to vote early was that the convenience of shorter lines and the ease of a smaller crowd prompted them to get to the polls […] The post Early voting window opens, draws crowd in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lefever named Knightdale recreation director
JP Lefever has been promoted to parks, recreation, and cultural programs director for the town of Knightdale, Town Manager Bill Summers has announced. Lefever began his new role Feb. 17 and was introduced in that role to the town council at its Feb. 21 meeting. Mayor Jessica Day congratulated Lefever on his new position. “Promoting a hard-working employee like JP […] The post Lefever named Knightdale recreation director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Millbrook and Rolesville take home regular-season basketball titles
Millbrook High School's boys team earned the conference's regular season title for the third straight year, while Rolesville High School took home the title for girls play. The post Millbrook and Rolesville take home regular-season basketball titles first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Frank Bianco takes No. 1 at NCHSAA 4A wrestling state championship
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) held its wrestling state championship from Feb. 15-17. Rolesville High School's Frank Bianco took home the win for the 144-pound weight class. The post Frank Bianco takes No. 1 at NCHSAA 4A wrestling state championship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mayor’s state of town speech praises progress, eyes future
Mayor Vivian Jones lauded accomplishments of the town government in helping to propel Wake Forest forward, and presented a vision for what the next few years might hold, in her annual state of the town address Monday night. Speaking before a crowd of civic leaders at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, Jones praised many of the town’s departments for the […] The post Mayor’s state of town speech praises progress, eyes future first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Braxton Wilson nominated for Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Braxton Wilson, a freshman at Millbrook High School of Raleigh, is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. The Congress will be une 26-28. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the […] The post Braxton Wilson nominated for Congress of Future Medical Leaders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation donates $1.3M to environmental nonprofits
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded $1.3 million in environmental grants to 114 organizations across eight states, including $120,134 to 11 organizations in North Carolina. This year’s recipients will implement tropical ecology programs for students, perform community-based habitat restoration, transform unused patio space into an outdoor classroom and pollinator garden, revitalize more than 1,000 feet of shoreline along the […] The post Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation donates $1.3M to environmental nonprofits first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Northern Athletic Conference baseball and softball players to look for in 2024 season
The high school baseball and softball season is approaching, with matches beginning on Monday, Feb. 26. The previous season saw many prominent performers that will remain heading into the new season. The following players are ones to keep an eye on during the 2024 season. Nate Hollenbeck After an impressive year, Hollenbeck is entering his senior season at Rolesville High […] The post Northern Athletic Conference baseball and softball players to look for in 2024 season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell 9-year-old helps fellow kids facing hospitalizations
Macon Mitchell is a lot like most 9-year-olds. When he’s not at school, the third-grader from Wendell likes to play Minecraft and Roblox. His most recent obsession is with electrical circuits. He likes to see how many metal conductors and lengths of wire he can connect and still make the bulb light up when he flips the switch. He gets […] The post Wendell 9-year-old helps fellow kids facing hospitalizations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WCPSS announces 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists
The Wake County Public School System has announced 20 semi-finalists for 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. Among the semi-finalists are three who teach in schools of particular interest for Wake Weekly readers: Alyson Reynolds, who teachers biology at East Wake High; Nicole D'Arcy, who teaches sixth-grade Math at Wendell Magnet Middle; and Ashely N. Smith, who teaches seventh-grade English and language […] The post WCPSS announces 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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