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Rolesville and Wakefield take wins in round one of NAC-6 baseball tournament
The first round of the NAC-6 baseball tournament kicked off on April 30; it was only a short time before fans saw the first upset win and shutout. The post Rolesville and Wakefield take wins in round one of NAC-6 baseball tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board to press county for higher teacher raises after educators’ ‘walk-ins’
The Wake County school board reached a preliminary consensus Tuesday night to submit a revised budget to the county that includes almost $5 million in additional funding to boost teacher raises next year by 4%. The decision comes on the heels of eight separate ‘walk-in’ rallies staged at seven schools and one depot Tuesday morning by public teachers around the […] The post School board to press county for higher teacher raises after educators’ ‘walk-ins’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Education majors’ equation for teacher recruitment solved by pay
Education majors from Appalachian State University offered suggestions on how to recruit more teachers during Tuesday's meeting of the State Board of Education. Their answer was familiar: more money. In particular, the students said the state should pay teachers for earning master's degrees. "I know many people from my cohort that have dropped out of the master's accelerated admissions program […] The post Education majors’ equation for teacher recruitment solved by pay first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Meridian Waste acquires Tin Cans LLC
Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, has announced an acquisition located in the Triad region of North Carolina with the asset purchase of Tin Cans LLC, effective April 30. The asset purchase includes roll off collection vehicles, containers, and contracts located in Wake, Johnston, Harnett, Lee, Durham, Moore, Sampson, Orange, Hoke, Chatham, and Cumberland counties […] The post Meridian Waste acquires Tin Cans LLC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon leaders gather for coffee, conversation with mayor
Civic, religious, and business leaders from around Zebulon gathered at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning for a discussion centered around the public works department. The meeting was the latest in a quarterly series called “Coffee Connections: A Conversation with Mayor York.” The events are put on by the chamber to help local leaders educate one another on their own […] The post Zebulon leaders gather for coffee, conversation with mayor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest nonprofit aims to protect acreage near Joyner Park
A local nonprofit has collected more than 5,000 signatures on an online petition to protect 68 acres near Joyner Park from a residential development. The nonprofit, Joyner-Harris Forest Conservation, is spearheaded by longtime Wake Forest resident Angela DiPaolo, and was started in August of 2022 soon after DiPaolo learned the land was under contract with a Raleigh-based developer that planned […] The post Wake Forest nonprofit aims to protect acreage near Joyner Park first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Missing juvenile sought
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile. 15-year-old Brittany Shabaz was last seen around 5:50 a.m. Tuesday near Johnson Pond Road. She was last seen wearing a pink, gray, and white camo print shirt with jeans and white tennis shoes. If you see her, please contact the Wake County Sheriff's Office […] The post Missing juvenile sought first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Registration for VGCC Golf Tournament extended through May 1
There’s still time to register for the region’s most anticipated golf event, as the registration window for Vance-Granville Community College’s 40th Annual VGCC Foundation Golf Tournament has been extended through May 1. The tournament will take place May 6 and 7 at Henderson Country Club. The event invites golfers and non-golfers alike to unite in support of the college and […] The post Registration for VGCC Golf Tournament extended through May 1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Millbrook and Wakefield kick off NAC-6 girls soccer tournament
The 2024 NAC-6 tournament for girls' soccer has arrived, and the conference champion Millbrook will host the No. 4 seed Wakefield to kick off the postseason competition. The post Preview: Millbrook and Wakefield kick off NAC-6 girls soccer tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Previewing round one of the NAC-6 baseball conference tournament
NAC-6 baseball postseason competition has arrived, and round one seed two games are being played simultaneously. No. 3 seed Wakefield takes on No. 6 Knightdale, and No. 4 Millbrook goes head-to-head with No. 5 Rolesville. Wakefield versus Knightdale Wakefield, which finished the regular season with a 6-4 conference record, is the favorite to win against Knightdale, which, after 10 conference […] The post Previewing round one of the NAC-6 baseball conference tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Three NAC-6 team earn spot in 2024 NCHSAA 4A Men’s Lacrosse Championships
The boys lacrosse regular season is in the book and the top three teams in the NAC-6 standings earned spots in the 2024 NCHSAA 4A Men's Lacrosse Championships. The post Three NAC-6 team earn spot in 2024 NCHSAA 4A Men’s Lacrosse Championships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two North Carolina collegiate athletes drafted on day two of NFL Draft
Day two of the NFL draft wrapped up on April 27 and two more North Carolina collegiate athletes were selected in round three, adding to the two chosen in the first round. The post Two North Carolina collegiate athletes drafted on day two of NFL Draft first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Registration for VGCC Golf Tournament extended through May 1
There’s still time to register for the region’s most anticipated golf event, as the registration window for Vance-Granville Community College’s 40th Annual VGCC Foundation Golf Tournament has been extended through May 1. The tournament will take place May 6 and 7 at Henderson Country Club. The event invites golfers and non-golfers alike to unite in support of the college and […] The post Registration for VGCC Golf Tournament extended through May 1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest pickleball tournament expects big crowd
A pickleball tournament that will be held in Wake Forest this weekend is expected to attract a large crowd of the fast-growing sport’s local enthusiasts. The Spring Smash at Flaherty Park already has over 100 participants signed up to play in the tournament style event. The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 30. Pickles and Play, a pickleball facility featuring […] The post Wake Forest pickleball tournament expects big crowd first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions
Join Franklin County 4-H for 2024 Sizzling Summer Sessions. This will be face-to-face opportunities for youth ages 5-18 to actively create lasting summer memories through engaging and fun hands-on activities. Camp times may vary. Register for 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions at the following: https://go.ncsu.edu/2024sizzlingsummersessions For more information, you may contact the local 4-H agent, Meg Wyatt, at meg_wyatt@ncsu.edu, or call […] The post Franklin County 4-H Sizzling Summer Sessions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Parents reunited with child
Wake Forest Police said the parents have been reunited with a child found wandering off Wahl Road in the Richland Hills subdivision Monday. Police on Monday afternoon asked for the public’s help locating the parents or guardians of a five-year-old Black female who had been found in the subdivision. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. […] The post Parents reunited with child first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Perry Mill Pond Site Visit is May 4
Preservation Zebulon is holding a spring event – a tour and talk at Perry Mill Pond May 4. Explore this mill pond property, which is a popular landmark and historic site. The morning at this private site will include a visit of the re-created mill house and a presentation on the history of the site, where there has been a […] The post Perry Mill Pond Site Visit is May 4 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce president resigns
The president of the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce resigned Friday, the chamber’s chair confirmed in a press release. Liz Simpers had been with the chamber since February of 2020 when she was hired as the development director of its community outreach foundation. In May of 2022, she was promoted to president. “I am writing to you today to let […] The post Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce president resigns first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Writing about restaurants: NC or NYC
What is so hard about writing a book or a series of articles about great restaurants in a particular city, state or region? I have been trying to explain these difficulties recently as I talked about the newly revised edition of my book, “North Carolina’s Roadside Eateries,” published by UNC Press on April 1. The first edition of “Roadside Eateries,” […] The post Writing about restaurants: NC or NYC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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