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Biden missed chance to relate to campus protesters
As famine plagues Gaza and university students in North Carolina and throughout the United States express outrage at the slaughter of Palestinians, Israeli tanks and troops have entered Rafah and seized control of the border crossing with Egypt. Protesters have been arrested at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and at N.C. State and are present on the […] The post Biden missed chance to relate to campus protesters first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnson gives US workers the stick’s short end
The time has come to face the music, or, in this case, the mournful funeral dirge. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reversal on his pledge to insist that the immigration enforcement bill HR-2 be included in broader foreign assistance legislation that would give billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without a single thin dime for U.S. border security represents a betrayal […] The post Johnson gives US workers the stick’s short end first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘Anne of Green Gables’ set to premiere in Wake Forest
Two performances of the much-beloved musical “Anne of Green Gables,” will be shown at the The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre later this month. The two shows will be the first that the LifeHouse Theater company has staged on the East Coast. Founders Wayne Scott and Dr. Tammy Bradshaw-Scott relocated to Wake Forest three years ago, and recently launched an east […] The post ‘Anne of Green Gables’ set to premiere in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Approval sought for 43-bed adult care home in Franklin County
Franklin Opco LLC, Franklin Propco LLC, Vance Opco LLC, and Vance Propco LLC have filed a certificate of need application with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop a new adult care home — The Landings of Franklinton — by relocating 43 adult care home beds from The Bridge on Parkview in Vance County pursuant to […] The post Approval sought for 43-bed adult care home in Franklin County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Arrest made in homicide
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man with murder in connection with a homicide that was discovered Monday. On May 7, deputies arrested 26-year-old Noa Najee Lorenzetti and charged him with murder. He is being held at the Wake County Detention Center without bond. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Tyra Jalisa Bennett. Around 11:15 […] The post Arrest made in homicide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Initial county budget prioritizes public safety, services and housing
Wake County’s proposed budget for next fiscal year will work to improve public safety, bolster affordable housing, and invest more substantially in public health, the county manager said in a presentation before the board of commissioners Monday night. David Ellis gave the board and the public its first glimpse into next year’s proposed budget by highlighting the areas where the […] The post Initial county budget prioritizes public safety, services and housing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Results of all NAC-6 tournament championships in April/May 2024
The end of April and the start of May saw five NAC-6 tournaments reach their championship game and five teams crowned champions. Wakefield softball win 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship On Friday, May 3, Wakefield High School softball, regular-season conference champions, defeated the Wake Forest Cougars 7-3 to cap off the NAC-6 tournament. Wakefield and Wake Forest finished the regular season […] The post Results of all NAC-6 tournament championships in April/May 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Eleanor May Rettew
Eleanor "Penny" Pennington Rettew (83) of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., formerly of New Bern, N.C., lost her battle with vascular dementia on January 14, 2024. Born in Washington, DC to Howard L. Pennington and Mabel L. Mills, Penny grew up the second youngest of seven children in Washington, DC and Arlington, Va. Penny was a resident of Centreville, Va. for 22 years. […] The post Eleanor May Rettew first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Millbrook girls soccer win 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship over Heritage
On May 2, the Millbrook High School girls soccer team took on Heritage for the NAC-6 tournament championship match. The Wildcats were the regular season conference champions and are now the conference playoff champions. The Wildcats outscored a goal in the first half, leading 1-0 at the half. In the second half, while Heritage did manage a score, Millbrook had […] The post Millbrook girls soccer win 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship over Heritage first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest women’s lacrosse reaches third round of NCHSAA 2024 tournament
Wake Forest High School women's is now heading to round three of the NCHSAA 2024 championship after taking a victory over East Chapel Hill. After entering the tournament as a No. 5 seed and having a bye week in the opening round, the Cougars took down East Chapel Hill 9-8 to move on to round three. Despite the challenging match, the Cougars showed resilience and pulled […] The post Wake Forest women’s lacrosse reaches third round of NCHSAA 2024 tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage men’s lacrosse reaches third round of NCHSAA 2024 tournament
Heritage High School men's lacrosse is now one step closer to the NCHSAA 2024 championship. After entering the tournament as a No. 3 seed and having a bye week in the opening round, the Huskies took down Apex 7-6 to move on to round three. While they took the win, it was not a pretty one. Apex was only 9-12 on the […] The post Heritage men’s lacrosse reaches third round of NCHSAA 2024 tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield softball win 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship
On Friday, May 3, Wakefield High School softball, regular-season conference champions, defeated the Wake Forest Cougars 7-3 to cap off the NAC-6 tournament. Wakefield and Wake Forest finished the regular season as the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, respectively. This was the third meeting between the two teams in the season, with Wakefield sweeping the regular season series and now […] The post Wakefield softball win 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: DOI commissioner explains what you need to know
With hurricane season rapidly approaching, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to use National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 5-11, as a time to prepare for the potential of extreme weather. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Forecasters are predicting that the 2024 hurricane season will be especially busy, dangerous, and potentially expensive to home […] The post Hurricane Preparedness Week: DOI commissioner explains what you need to know first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
High grocery prices hit NC hard, study shows
North Carolina ranks in the top third of U.S. states when it comes to the share of household income that residents spend on groceries, a new study found. The study, published by Trace One, found that North Carolinians spend an average of $266 each week at the grocery store, which places the state sixteenth nationally in that metric. One one end […] The post High grocery prices hit NC hard, study shows first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
James K. “Ken” Dew, Sr.
James Kenneth "Ken" Dew, Sr. (1951-2024), a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, left an indelible mark on his family and community. Known for his warm hospitality and making everyone feel welcome, he would gladly add extra chairs around any table to accommodate more people. Dew was a constant presence, never missing an opportunity to support his children and grandchildren's activities […] The post James K. “Ken” Dew, Sr. first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Youngsville Gun Club burglarized
On May 1 shortly after 1:15 a.m., Youngsville Police responded to a burglary at the Youngsville Gun Club. When officers arrived, they discovered a forklift was used to pull the front entrance door away from the building, which is located at 132 Franklin Park Ave. "Security footage revealed what appeared to be three black males entering the store and leaving […] The post Youngsville Gun Club burglarized first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon Police investigating shooting
The Zebulon Police Department is investigating a shooing that occurred Sunday night. "Our detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting and crash from last night, which occurred on 264A, west of Five County Stadium," the Zebulon Police Department posted to social media Monday. "The victim remains in stable condition at a local hospital. The victim was driving a black Ford […] The post Zebulon Police investigating shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest baseball wins 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship
On Friday, May 3, regular season NAC-6 champions Wake Forest High School hosted Wakefield in the conference tournament championship. This came as the two teams' third matchup of the season, with the Wake Forest Cougars taking the first two. Wake Forest took the 13-7 victory, crowning them as conference tournament champions. "The boys have done a great job this season," […] The post Wake Forest baseball wins 2024 NAC-6 tournament championship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Wakefield and Wake Forest face off in NAC-6 baseball championship
The NAC-6 tournament is reaching its climax. The regular season conference champion Wake Forest High School Cougars and the formidable No. 3 Wakefield Wildcats are set to lock paws in the championship game. Wakefield could not find wins in their first two meetings with Wake Forest, however, went 2-1 against Heritage, the No. 2 seed, including a win in the playoffs. So, […] The post Preview: Wakefield and Wake Forest face off in NAC-6 baseball championship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC protesters were treated properly
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, the interim chancellor at the University of the North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lee Roberts, ordered the removal on April 30 of an “encampment” on a grassy area of campus called Polk Place. Later that day, protesters returned to Polk Place, took down its American flag and raised a Palestinian flag in its […] The post UNC protesters were treated properly first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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