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Mark Robinson thinks you’re a loser
As the Tea Party din reached the peak of its noisiness, Delaware’s Christine O’Donnell proclaimed, “I’m not a witch. I’m you.” That bizarre controversy has mostly been forgotten, but another right-wing extremist is now attempting to perform a backflip against critics of his peculiar excesses. In the North Carolina governor’s race, Mark Robinson’s message appears to be, “I’m not a […] The post Mark Robinson thinks you’re a loser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FTC’s noncompete rule: Poor solution to a self-solving problem
On April 23, National Public Radio reports, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted “to ban nearly all noncompetes, employment agreements that typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or launching ones of their own.” The ban is largely retroactive, but it does exclude existing agreements for the high-salary “senior executives” most people associate with the idea of noncompete agreements. It’s […] The post FTC’s noncompete rule: Poor solution to a self-solving problem first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville softball takes crucial win over Heritage
Heritage High School was on a two-game win streak and at risk of slipping down to the No. 4 seed as they faced Rolesville, the team aiming for the No. 3 spot. The two teams faced off on April 25, and if Heritage won, they secured the No. 3 seed, but a loss would give the Rams the spot. Rolesville […] The post Rolesville softball takes crucial win over Heritage first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two North Carolina collegiate athletes drafted in round one of NFL Draft
The NFL Draft's first round occurred yesterday, April 26, and two athletes from North Carolina colleges were selected in the first round. The post Two North Carolina collegiate athletes drafted in round one of NFL Draft first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Find a furry best friend at the Wake County Animal Center
Get ready for cuddles and wagging tails as the Wake County Animal Center celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with a special adoption campaign. From April 27-30, any adult dog or cat who has been on the adoption floor at the Animal Center for more than 15 days will have an adoption fee of $0! To sweeten the deal, […] The post Find a furry best friend at the Wake County Animal Center first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklin County Farmers Market opens
The Franklin County Farmers Markey held its Opening Day April 26. There was free homemade strawberry ice cream available. Market hours are Fridays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The market is at 137 Bickett Blvd. In Loisburg. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password Remember Me […] The post Franklin County Farmers Market opens first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Register now for Historic Preservation Month walking tours
The town of Wake Forest is celebrating Historic Preservation Month in May by offering free walking tours of the Northeast Community, Local Historic District (North Main Street), and South Main Street. Pre-registration is required for each tour by completing the online sign-up form athttps://bit.ly/WFHistoricWalkingTours. Space is limited to the first 15 participants to sign up for each tour. Led by […] The post Register now for Historic Preservation Month walking tours first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rowe attends Spring Meeting of N.C. Sheriffs’ Association
This week, Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe had the opportunity to attend the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s annual Spring Meeting in New Hanover County. Sheriff Rowe reflected positively on his experience at the 2024 Spring Meeting, commenting, “Attending the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Spring Gathering is always a rewarding experience. The opportunity to connect and collaborate with fellow sheriffs from […] The post Rowe attends Spring Meeting of N.C. Sheriffs’ Association first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Turn lane closure scheduled along westbound Rogers Road
April 29-30 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, Wake Electric will close the right turn lane of westbound Rogers Road just before Marshall Farm Street. The turn lane closure is necessary to allow crews to repair an underground power line at the Rogers Road/Marshall Farm Street intersection. Signage and cones will be in place directing traffic through the […] The post Turn lane closure scheduled along westbound Rogers Road first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
eCourts expands to nearly half of state’s population
Nearly half of North Carolina’s population will live in jurisdictions served by eCourts software when Track 4 of the digital records rollout goes live on April 29, 2024, according to an announcement from the Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) today. eCourts empowers the public by replacing paper processes with cloud-hosted online access to deliver electronic filing and a free online search […] The post eCourts expands to nearly half of state’s population first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Six Sundays in Spring concert series gears up for 30th year
The first in a series of six free outdoor concerts will usher in the 30th year of the Six Sundays in Spring concert series this Sunday in Wake Forest. Beatlesque, a Beatles tribute band, will take the stage at the Joyner Park Amphitheater at 5:30, and will play until about 7:30. The event, and all subsequent performances in the series, […] The post Six Sundays in Spring concert series gears up for 30th year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC has good reason for early Law Day celebration
We’ll have to wait until May 1 for the official commemoration of Law Day in the United States. But North Carolinians have a good excuse to celebrate three days early. Established in 1958 by President Dwight Eisenhower, Law Day aims “to celebrate the rule of law in a free society,” according to USCourts.org. “Eisenhower, a former five-star Army general during […] The post NC has good reason for early Law Day celebration first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Wakefield and Heritage boys lacrosse face off with No. 1 seed on the line
Wakefield High School, riding high on an eight-game win streak, is just one game away from catching up with the 11-0 Heritage, making the upcoming game a crucial one for them. The post Preview: Wakefield and Heritage boys lacrosse face off with No. 1 seed on the line first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage softball in tough spot after loss to Wakefield
Wake Field High School softball took an 11-1 win over Heritage on April 23, causing a lot of issues for the Huskies. Heritage came into the game 5-3, just one game behind Wake Forest's 6-2. A win over Wakefield would have given them a shot at securing the No. 2 seed. However, their loss diminished those hopes. Heritage came into the game […] The post Heritage softball in tough spot after loss to Wakefield first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: NAC-6 girls soccer things to look for on 4/25
Heritage looks to maintain No. 2 in NAC-6 With a half-game lead over Wake Forest in the conference standings, Heritage can win its next game to seal the No. 2 seed. The Huskies will face Rolesville, a team they beat 4-0 in early April. A win in this week's match would bring their conference record to 7-2-1, but a loss […] The post Preview: NAC-6 girls soccer things to look for on 4/25 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield girls lacrosse re-enter win column with win over Hunt
Wakefield High School, following back-to-back losses, took their first win in nearly two weeks, taking down Hunt 22-7 on April 23. The post Wakefield girls lacrosse re-enter win column with win over Hunt first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest baseball holds strong advantage for No. 1 seed
On April 23, Wake Forest High School baseball took down Millbrook 11-1. This came as a crucial win for the Cougars, securing them the No. 1 seed in the NAC-6. The win for Wake Forest brings their conference record to 8-1, one game ahead of Heritage's 7-2. The Cougars and Huskies have one game remaining, but Wake Forest holds a […] The post Wake Forest baseball holds strong advantage for No. 1 seed first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WCPSS announces Letterland 2024
The Wake County Public School System, WAKE Up and Read, Letterland International and the Ccty of Raleigh annouce that from May 13 to May 17, Raleigh’s Pullen Park will be transformed into Letterland, celebrating the phonics program utilized by preschool and elementary school students in Wake County. Throughout the week, different Letterlanders can be found at locations around Pullen Park. […] The post WCPSS announces Letterland 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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