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Chief responds to sentencing in killing of Hayworth
Dedric Romero Privette was sentenced April 12 to 23 years in prison for the October 2021 drunk driving crash that killed Knightdale Police Officer Ryan Hayworth. “Earlier today, Superior Court Judge Rebecca Holt announced sentencing against the drunk driver who murdered Officer Ryan Hayworth and seriously injured Officer Cody Hagler and Mr. Michael Melugin,” Knightdale Police Chief Lawrence Capps posted […] The post Chief responds to sentencing in killing of Hayworth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest announces temporary lane closure
The town of Wake Forest will temporarily close southbound South Main Street/US 1A in the vicinity of West Vernon Avenue April 18 from 9 a.m. - noon. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a tree whose roots are causing damage to the sidewalk and trip hazards. The work may also require the temporary closure of […] The post Wake Forest announces temporary lane closure first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County warns community about scam targeting owners of lost pets
The Wake County Animal Center is warning local residents not to fall victim to a scam targeting the owners of lost pets. The scammer seeks out distraught pet owners who post on social media about their missing pets, finds their phone numbers and calls them after normal business hours pretending to be an employee of the Wake County Animal Center. […] The post Wake County warns community about scam targeting owners of lost pets first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Allpack Fulfillment marks 19 years with massive bi-coastal expansion
hird-party logistics provider Allpack Fulfillment is celebrating its 19th year of operation and announces a significant expansion with the addition of over 1 million square feet of warehouse space across both the East and West coasts, including new facilities in Knightdale and Youngsville. With nearly two decades in the logistics field, Allpack Fulfillment partners with businesses in need of customized, […] The post Allpack Fulfillment marks 19 years with massive bi-coastal expansion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest girls lacrosse downs Wakefield 20-9 to extend conference lead
On April 10, Wake Forest High School's girls lacrosse team downed the Wakefield Wolverines 20-9. The Cougar win not only marks 10 straight wins for Wake Forest but also gives them a crucial 1.5-game lead in conference standings. The post Wake Forest girls lacrosse downs Wakefield 20-9 to extend conference lead first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two Wake Forest University alumni finish in top 10 of Masters Tournament
The Masters Tournament occurred at the Augusta National Golf Club from April 11-14, showcasing two Wake Forest University alums finishing tied for No. 9. Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young, who both honed their skills at Wake Forest University in the mid to late 2010s, have ascended to the grandest stage in golf and made their third Masters Tournament appearance. Will […] The post Two Wake Forest University alumni finish in top 10 of Masters Tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
My brother’s mountain cabin
A few days ago, with my wife and family, I drove along Interstate 77 up into Virginia and turned west on I-81 driving alongside large, luscious, spring-green pastures toward historic Abingdon, home of the Barter Theater. From there, we made our way to the Washington Springs United Methodist Church in Glade Spring, where my late brother Mike made his home […] The post My brother’s mountain cabin first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Register now for Wake Forest “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 18
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Tekken 8" on Saturday, May 18. The post Register now for Wake Forest “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 18 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest names budget and performance manager
Following an exhaustive search, the town of Wake Forest has hired Michelle Daniels as its first budget and performance manager. As budget and performance manager, Daniels will direct and oversee the development and maintenance of the town’s annual operating and capital budgets by monitoring the budget performance of town programs, tracking revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control, and […] The post Wake Forest names budget and performance manager first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Arrest made in kidnapping
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man with first-degree kidnapping and first-degree statutory rape. Just before 2 p.m on April 13, WCSO deputies conducted a vehicle stop on I-40 near Jones Sausage Road. A juvenile in the car was a reported runaway out of Durham. After a thorough investigation and consulting with the Wake County District […] The post Arrest made in kidnapping first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Passport Fair to aid navigation of passport application process
If international travel plans are in your future, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the Wake County Register of Deeds Passport Fair April 29. The fair runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Room 100 of the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The Passport Fair is open to the public, and appointments are not necessary […] The post Passport Fair to aid navigation of passport application process first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates 100 years with garden and art tour
The Wake Forest Garden Club will celebrate its centennial next weekend by hosting its annual garden and art tour. This year’s event will include floral arrangements and art exhibitions, all with an eye turned toward the history of the club and its role in civic culture since its first meeting back in 1924, Karen Diebolt, the club’s president, said. The […] The post Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates 100 years with garden and art tour first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Israel-Iran confrontation: Episode or war?
After Israel carried out an air strike on Iran’s embassy in Damascus, Iran made good on its threat to retaliate. After waiting a few days, Iran launched (by Israel’s count) 185 drones and 146 missiles, the first time it has directly attacked Israel. The Biden administration, having urged Iran to restrain its response, joined Israel in shooting down nearly all […] The post The Israel-Iran confrontation: Episode or war? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Supervising your kids online is your job, not the government’s
If you live in Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia or Utah, you can’t visit Pornhub — one of the most popular “adult content” sites on the internet. In response to state laws requiring “adult content” sites to verify users’ ages and prevent minors from seeing videos of naked people doing you know what, Pornhub told its servers to […] The post Supervising your kids online is your job, not the government’s first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UWF Wide receiver John Jiles, continues to fly under the radar as NFL draft approaches
John Jiles, a wide receiver from the University of West Florida (UWF) and Wake Forest native, prepares for the draft following a stand-out senior season. Despite his outstanding performance last year, he still flies significantly under the radar of many football fans and even some scouts and may not be drafted. However, his chances of being selected are not out […] The post UWF Wide receiver John Jiles, continues to fly under the radar as NFL draft approaches first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County plans for high construction costs amid inflation, shortages
In a budget work session last Monday, Wake County Commissioners discussed the effects that rising costs in the construction sector will have on large-scale projects included in the county’s Capital Improvement Program. The conversation centered around how higher wages and rising inflation are expected to make those projects more costly over the course of the next seven years. Inflation in […] The post County plans for high construction costs amid inflation, shortages first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County Big Sweep volunteers clean up section of Crabtree Creek
On Saturday, April 13, Wake County Big Sweep volunteers were set to clean up a section of Raleigh’s Crabtree Creek, a tributary of the Neuse River known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Using kayaks and canoes, volunteers will dedicate hours to removing as much trash as possible from the creek. “Big Sweep is our flagship project that protects […] The post Wake County Big Sweep volunteers clean up section of Crabtree Creek first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Incentives of $54.3M attached to biopharmaceutical industry expansion
The large-scale cell culture manufacturing facility under construction in North Carolina has been approved for $18 million in job creation grants, triggering a $1.2 billion, 680-job expansion by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies North Carolina. Government leaders praised the news on Thursday. Critics of taxpayer subsidies lamented yet another offering to a company that may not have needed it. Fujifilm Holdings Corp. closed […] The post Incentives of $54.3M attached to biopharmaceutical industry expansion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Grand opening at Wake Tech East April 25
Wake Tech East will host a grand opening April 25. The grand opening will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the campus at 5401 Rolesville Road in Wendell. The Wake Tech Community College website describes Wake Tech East as “Wake Tech’s newest site, offering university transfer degrees and specialized programs, in engineering, public safety and aviation.” Future plans calls for […] The post Grand opening at Wake Tech East April 25 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Urgent Care for kids opens in Wake Forest
KidsStreet Urgent Care, a health facility catering specifically to children, opened at the end of last month on Main Street in Wake Forest. The urgent care center specializes in pediatric care for kids, and treats ailments like strep throat, allergic reactions, broken bones, and most any other medical emergency a child might be stricken with. In addition, it offers sports […] The post Urgent Care for kids opens in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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