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Central Pines Regional Council Awarded $1.6M grant to create Triangle Youth Assistance Coalition
Central Pines Regional Council has been awarded a $1.6M Youth Homelessness System Improvement grant award from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a Triangle Youth Assistance Coalition across Durham, Orange, Wake, and Chatham counties. The award was announced during a United States Housing and Urban Development press conference held at the Central Pines Regional Council offices on […] The post Central Pines Regional Council Awarded $1.6M grant to create Triangle Youth Assistance Coalition first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New dental office opens in Wake Forest
A local dental practice opened a new location in Wake Forest last week. The Wells Family Dental Group’s new office is located at 911 Gateway Commons Circle, and offers services in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency dental care. “Known for its high standard of excellence in personalized dental care, the practice aims to provide the highest […] The post New dental office opens in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Free summer meal distribution kicks-off at ‘Lunch with Poe’ event
As students enter their summer break, no child should wonder where they’ll get their next meal now that school is out. Many organizations across the region are coming together to offer children under 18 free meals throughout summer at locations across Wake County. The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “These summer meals could not […] The post Free summer meal distribution kicks-off at ‘Lunch with Poe’ event first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Free car seat check and installation event Saturday
The Wake Forest Police Department and Wake County Health & Human Services are partnering to make sure small children are safe in the car by offering a free Car Seat Check & Installation Event June 29, from 9 -1 1 a.m. at the Wake Forest Library. Certified Car Seat Safety Technicians will be on hand to answer questions and assist […] The post Free car seat check and installation event Saturday first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
State lawmakers force Wake County to lower graduation requirements
A provision passed last year by the state legislature forced the Wake County School Board’s hand this week, leaving the board no option but to lower its graduation requirements or find itself out of compliance with state policy. The school board’s policy committee passed a motion Tuesday night that will lower the graduation requirements county-wide from 26 credits to 22 […] The post State lawmakers force Wake County to lower graduation requirements first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Carolina Mudcats take series over Columbia Fireflies
The Carolina Mudcats faced off against the Columbia Fireflies in a seven-game series from June 18-23. The Mudcats took five wins in the series, marking their first series win since their series win over Delmarva from May 28 to June 2, as their previous two ended in ties. Game one In game one, the Mudcats kicked off their doubleheader on […] The post Carolina Mudcats take series over Columbia Fireflies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DOT decision will hurt Latino communities
The Latino community is the fastest-growing population in North Carolina, accounting for 11% of our population. About half of that group identifies as Mexican. So, the tentative decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to terminate approval of the joint cooperation agreement between Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico is a point of concern for the Latino community in our state. […] The post DOT decision will hurt Latino communities first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Beekeepers, veterans support each other in grassroots movement
A movement promoting beekeeping among veterans — and fostering a mututal helpfulness between the wider beekeeping community and wider veteran community — was on display alongside the countless jars of amber and dark honey at the 8th annual Bee Jubilee in Oxford Saturday. Kennedy Bowman, 17, lives in Wake Forest and also keeps bees on the family’s Double B Apiary […] The post Beekeepers, veterans support each other in grassroots movement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Toddler drowns in pool
A 2-year-old child has died from an apparent drowning. “The entire Wake County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the family during this tragic time. We stand with them and the community, providing any assistance we are able to as they navigate this profound loss,” Sheriff Willie Rowe said Tuesday afternoon. WCSO reported shortly before 11 a.m. that it […] The post Toddler drowns in pool first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell officials give update on park projects
Officials from the Wendell Parks and Recreation department updated the town on a number of parks projects and programs that are underway. Jeff Polaski, who heads up the department, gave a far-reaching presentation that touched on new construction, renovation projects, and summer camp programs for both kids and adults. Polaski noted that last year’s participation in youth sports jumped from […] The post Wendell officials give update on park projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest hires new engineering director
The town of Wake Forest announced Monday that it has hired Tim Watson as its new engineering director. Watson joins the Wake Forest staff from Durham, where he served as engineering manager for the city’s Public Works Department since 2015. He comes with three decades worth of experience under his built. Since 1994, he’s worked on commercial site plans, subdivisions, […] The post Wake Forest hires new engineering director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
America is in need of a savior
Here is something you probably haven’t thought much about. Sooner or later, every society needs a messiah, a savior, to help it overcome an immense obstacle. Citizens of a nation don’t realize this until they hit a wall and can’t figure out how to climb over it. We have minor messiahs in our lives from the get-go, folks we rely […] The post America is in need of a savior first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Freedom has multiple definitions
What does it mean to be free? Many seemingly intractable disputes about specific issues — ranging from welfare spending and school choice to abortion and alcohol policy — originate from the fact that people don’t answer this question in the same way. It’s hard to have a useful political conversation without a common political language. As usual, the ancient Greeks […] The post Freedom has multiple definitions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two arrested after theft, car crash in Wake Forest
Two people were arrested Sunday after police said they stole merchandise from a store in Wake Forest and led police on a chase that ended in a crash. The theft happened at the Walmart in Wake Forest. Police pulled the vehicle over soon after the incident occurred, but the two people inside the car sped off and began leading the […] The post Two arrested after theft, car crash in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Scholarships awarded to local students
Fifty-seven local Chick-fil-A employees have been awarded the company’s Remarkable Futures Scholarship. “The Remarkable Futures Scholarship is a scholarship we offer each year at Chick-fil-A,” the company explained in a press release. “This year, 57 team members between our two restaurants (Chick-fil-A Wake Forest and Heritage Village) received this scholarship. They were awarded a total of $132,000.” The company expressed […] The post Scholarships awarded to local students first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest preparing residents for new Stormwater Utility Fee
Wake Forest property owners will begin paying a new Stormwater Utility Fee this summer. Aimed at maintaining and improving the Town’s stormwater collection system, the new fee will also support a new Stormwater Utility responsible for meeting stricter, unfunded regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. Effective July 1, the new fee will be […] The post Wake Forest preparing residents for new Stormwater Utility Fee first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Durham Bulls split series versus Nashville
From June 18-23, the Durham Bulls played a six-game road series versus the Nashville Sounds. The 35-34 Sounds had a better record heading into the series than the 33-36 Bulls, but the Sounds had one of the best scoring differentials in the league with +30. Meanwhile, the Bulls had a poor negative four scoring differential. The Bulls split the series […] The post Durham Bulls split series versus Nashville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO down Hushpuppies
On June 22, the Wake Forest FUNGO took on the High Point Hushpuppies, taking the win 14-3. This was the third meeting between the two teams, with Wake Forest sweeping the series thus far with three more to play in the regular season. The two teams first faced off on June 4, FUNGO took the win 10-6. A week and […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO down Hushpuppies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County to open cooling stations as heat index reaches 100 degrees
With triple-digit heat indexes expected this weekend, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations to help residents escape the sweltering temperatures. The stations will open at noon on Saturday, June 22, and remain available through at least Monday, depending on the forecast. “Summer is here, and with it comes extreme heat,” said Autumn Goheen, outreach, training and exercise manager with […] The post Wake County to open cooling stations as heat index reaches 100 degrees first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FUNGO near No. 2 in division with win over Gliders
On June 20, the Wake Forest FUNGO faced Central Division rival Oak City Gliders. Wake Forest downed the last-place Gliders 11-2. The 6-4 FUNGO are now just half a game behind the 6-3 Reidsville Luckies, and with another match against the Gliders on the 21st, they have the chance to overtake the Luckies. FUNGO only outhit the Gliders 13-8 but […] The post FUNGO near No. 2 in division with win over Gliders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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