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Masons resume in-person Central Children’s Home Day
Central Children’s Home Day in Oxford was held in-person Saturday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The CCH property was covered with classic cars and motorcycles, the enticing smoke of barbecue being cooked, and brighly colored banners, as the statewide community of Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic organizations came together to raise money for — and celebrate the work […] The post Masons resume in-person Central Children’s Home Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board adopts interim budget resolution, awaits word on state budget allocation
The Wake County Board of Education unanimously adopted an interim budget resolution Tuesday night while it awaits word from the state on if any additional funds will be allocated to the Wake County Public School System next school year. Last month, the school board requested a $64.2 million increase in county funding for next year as compared to this year. […] The post School board adopts interim budget resolution, awaits word on state budget allocation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juneteenth celebrations draw a crowd in Wake Forest
The town of Wake Forest hosted a number of events over the weekend aimed at celebrating Juneteenth. The holiday, which takes place on Wednesday, June 19, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. A community gathering staged at Taylor Street Park June 14 included stands and tents staffed by an array local groups. Represented were religious leaders from […] The post Juneteenth celebrations draw a crowd in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s Office gives update on officer involved shooting
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe provided updates today on an officer involved shooting that occurred Tuesday in Raleigh, in which an evicted man barricaded himself inside of his apartment and refused to vacate the area. The shooting occurred just before 11:00 a.m. at an apartment complex on Water Oaks Drive in Raleigh. Deputies arrived at the residence to serve an […] The post Sheriff’s Office gives update on officer involved shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County outlines plans to curb juvenile crime
Local officials outlined the ways that the county plans to mitigate instances of crime among area youths in a presentation before the county public safety committee on Monday night.Darryl Blevins, who heads up the Eastern Regional Center, spoke on how the county’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council plans to implement new state legislate mandates.He says the county has an obligation to […] The post Wake County outlines plans to curb juvenile crime first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Durham Bulls split series versus in-state rival Charlotte Knights
The Durham Bulls remained home after a series win over Gwinnett as they faced the Charlotte Knights from June 11-16. The Bulls split the series 3-3 after dropping the last two games. Durham outscored Charlotte 26-21 in the series. The Bulls are now 33-36, keeping them at No. 6 in the International League East while Charlotte remains in last. The […] The post Durham Bulls split series versus in-state rival Charlotte Knights first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Alert US military thwarts would-be terrorists
In a high-stakes gamble with Americans’ safety and security at risk, President Joe Biden is rolling the dice again. Capitol Hill insiders confirm that the administration is considering providing refugee status to Palestinians from the Gaza Strip via mass parole, an immigration authority the president has abused since he entered the White House. The Immigration and Nationality Act requires that […] The post Alert US military thwarts would-be terrorists first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office responds to barricaded person
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a barricaded person. On June 18 around 10:45 a.m., deputies responded to the 4000 block of Water Oak Drive to fulfill an eviction. The resident has refused to leave. Out of an abundance of caution, deputies have evacuated the surrounding apartments. Officers with the Raleigh Police Department are on scene, assisting. “We […] The post Sheriff’s office responds to barricaded person first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WCSO investigates shooting
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a shooting. Around 9:23 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 660 block of E. Garner Road. An adult male was evaluated on scene by EMS for non-life-threatening injuries. This is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the […] The post WCSO investigates shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO go 2-1 in weekend series
From June 14-16, the Wake Forest FUNGO played in three games, facing the High Point Sock Pups and the Reidsville Luckies twice. Wake Forest took two wins in the series as their divisional record moves to an even 4-4, one game out of No. 2 in the Central Division, and are No. 10 in the league. Game one versus the […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO go 2-1 in weekend series first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County Board approves $31.6 million for behavioral health services
Wake County Commissioners took action Monday to ensure more behavioral health services are readily available in our community. During their meeting, they approved a $31.6 million funding agreement with Alliance Health, aimed at addressing gaps in key areas like crisis services, criminal justice, housing and system access/coordination. “Investing in behavioral health services is crucial for the well-being of our community,” said […] The post Wake County Board approves $31.6 million for behavioral health services first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police ask public to lend a ‘hand’ and help identify alleged thieves
Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in surveillance images. The subjects are wanted for questioning in connection with the June 2 theft of two large “hand chairs” from Planet Fitness valued over $400. “We understand that the suspects are not easily identifiable in the surveillance images,” said a police official, “but […] The post Police ask public to lend a ‘hand’ and help identify alleged thieves first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fund core programs or save surplus
I acknowledge that one politician’s “wasteful spending” may be another politician’s “strategic investment.” Still, I suspect state Sen. Phil Berger got it right when he blamed the slow start of this year’s budget negotiations on lawmakers’ lack of focus on truly state responsibilities. Berger, president pro tem of the North Carolina Senate, told reporters that House leaders wanted to appropriate […] The post Fund core programs or save surplus first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Despite quiet Friday Night on White, police report two fights among teenagers
Two separate fights involving teenagers were reported at a popular community event in Wake Forest Friday night. Police were only able to confirm one of the reports of fighting at the Friday Night on White concert series. But town officials did confirm that the involved parties dispersed once officers arrived. In one of the incidents, officers commanded a 17-year-old (believed […] The post Despite quiet Friday Night on White, police report two fights among teenagers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon Juneteenth observance envisions a new era of community, communication
The president of the Wendell Wake Branch of the NAACP told a Juneteenth-themed gathering in Zebulon Friday that the group is trying to work itself out of a job on the anti-discrimination front. Tony Derico, who leads the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, told the audience he looks forward to no longer being […] The post Zebulon Juneteenth observance envisions a new era of community, communication first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville detour announced
Rolesville officials have issued a reminder that the intersection of Young and Main streets will be closed to through traffic beginning in the evening after business hours on Sunday, June 16. Detour signs will be posted. All businesses at the intersection will remain open. Free public parking is being made available for customers at North Main Street. “Please continue to […] The post Rolesville detour announced first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Museum exhibit in Wake Forest celebrates black architects
An exhibit underway at the Wake Forest Historical Museum chronicles the history and achievements of the Black architects who designed and built an impressive number and variety of different structures throughout the state. “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina,” is curated by Preservation North Carolina, and will be viewable at the museum until July […] The post Museum exhibit in Wake Forest celebrates black architects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest set to celebrate Juneteenth
The town of Wake Forest is partnering with the Northeast Community Coalition to celebrate Juneteenth this Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. The two-day event will kick off with a community gathering on Friday at Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St. The event starts at 4:00 p.m., and will end at about 6:30 p.m. The town says the gathering will […] The post Wake Forest set to celebrate Juneteenth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Behavioral health urgent care, inpatient care available on WakeBrook campus
For those seeking behavioral health services in our community, additional options are now available at the WakeBrook Behavioral Health Campus in Raleigh. Recovery Innovations, previously RI International, officially opened the doors to a 24-hour behavioral health urgent care at the Wake Recovery Response Center at WakeBrook June 13. This service joins WakeMed’s 28-bed inpatient facility located next door, which has been serving […] The post Behavioral health urgent care, inpatient care available on WakeBrook campus first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Standing ovation: SCOTUS gets it right on mifepristone
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval (in 2000) of mifepristone, aka RU-486, aka “the abortion pill.” The court ruled unanimously, but on an issue of standing rather than on the facts. The case was brought by a group of doctors who oppose abortion and do not themselves prescribe mifepristone for […] The post Standing ovation: SCOTUS gets it right on mifepristone first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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