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Clarksville Players to present musical ‘Bright Star’
The cast of any musical play puts in an almost incalculable number of hours to present a show. It’s hard to say how many hours of rehearsals, at-home practice, plus travel time to the theatre are devoted to any musical. But for the upcoming Clarksville Community Players’ musical, “Bright Star,” the community theater group has calculated how much time and […] The post Clarksville Players to present musical ‘Bright Star’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Invest in school funding, teacher pay
The short session of the North Carolina General Assembly convenes on April 10, and as always, legislative leaders are predicting it will be short. They may be right this time. After the 2023 session — aka the “power grab session” so named for the number of ways lawmakers inserted themselves into the agencies, boards and commissions of government — we […] The post Invest in school funding, teacher pay first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Light touch can make homes affordable
Because North Carolina is one of the seven states likely to determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election and also boasts highly competitive contests for governor and other statewide offices, local races may not be top-of-mind for most voters. Nevertheless, North Carolinians will elect hundreds of county and municipal officials this year — which essentially puts the issue of […] The post Light touch can make homes affordable first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The power of hope
The preacher’s shadowed silhouette contrasted with the sun rising over the river in the east. The first red blush. Then rising, rising, until light flooded the park where the worshipers sat. Scripture rang out from the gospel of John. “Woman, why are you weeping?” The preacher, whose face was in sunlight now, went off into a great telling of the […] The post The power of hope first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Code Red lockdown at Zebulon Middle School lifted
Update: The lockdown has been lifted at Zebulon Middle School. The Wake County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible weapon on campus at Zebulon Middle School. Deputies and the Zebulon Police Department responded, assessed the situation with school officials, and the school was placed on a code red lockdown. After a search of school property, it was quickly determined […] The post Code Red lockdown at Zebulon Middle School lifted first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Study confirms housing boom in Wake County
A recently published study found that Wake County has significantly increased its supply of available housing units in the last decade. The county ranks ninth among large, similarly sized counties on a national scale when measuring housing stock, which measures the total number of livable apartments and houses in a given area. The study was published by Construction Coverage and […] The post Study confirms housing boom in Wake County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest man picks up dancing after five-decade hiatus
Despite leaving his dancing shoes tucked away to collect dust since the Nixon administration, Richard Longhway, 73, of Wake Forest has begun dancing again on local stages and at nearby parks. Longhway took up the hobby after scrolling through dance clips on Facebook. He said the videos ignited a long dormant desire to express himself on the stage. “It’s just […] The post Wake Forest man picks up dancing after five-decade hiatus first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville and Wakefield softball returns from break with significant shutout wins
April 1 was the first day of NAC-6 softball action since March 21, and Rolesville High School and Wakefield High School returned in dominant fashion. The post Rolesville and Wakefield softball returns from break with significant shutout wins first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gen. James Moore Chapter welcomes Dr. Jeanne Smoot
The Gen. James Moore Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Wake Forest Historical Museum on the afternoon of March 19, where members were treated to a presentation by longtime Wake Forest resident and Chapter member Jeanne Smoot. Smoot served in the administrations of four U.S. presidents and is a 50-year member of the DAR. In the Reagan […] The post Gen. James Moore Chapter welcomes Dr. Jeanne Smoot first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gas leak closes Joyner Park
Emergency personnel Monday afternoon were on the scene of a ruptured gas line at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. The gas line was reportedly ruptured by construction crews working in the area. Out of an abundance of caution, Joyner Park and the Joyner Park Community Center have been evacuated. Dominion Energy crews are responding and will seal off […] The post Gas leak closes Joyner Park first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Perry Mill Pond site visit is May 4
Preservation Zebulon has scheduled a private local tour for members and Friends of Preservation Zebulon this Spring. Explore the site of the Perry Mill Pond and hear its history over 250 years. This mill pond property is a popular landmark and historic site with a Zebulon address and a location in Franklin County. “Our morning at this private site will […] The post Perry Mill Pond site visit is May 4 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Incessant gambling ads: a vexing sign of moral decline
Americans obsess and argue a lot about morality these days. This is especially the case over on the political and religious right, where decrying societal change in the realm of sexuality and gender and seeking the imposition of new laws to restrict personal bodily autonomy have long been top priorities. It’s been decades since a conservative Virginia preacher named Jerry […] The post Incessant gambling ads: a vexing sign of moral decline first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County urges developers to renew expired permits
Wake County is reminding developers of ongoing construction projects in the county to renew their expired ‘Land Disturbance’ Permits. There are more than 600 developments underway in Wake County, ranging from residential buildings to commercial constructions. Approximately 200 of these projects have permits that have expired and require renewal. The Land Disturbance Permit allows developers to conduct activities that alter […] The post Wake County urges developers to renew expired permits first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
How can we improve voter turnout?
The 2024 primary election results should concern us. What should truly trouble us is that only 20.02% of North Carolina’s registered voters cast ballots, highlighting a trend that threatens the future of democratic elections. Here are the voting percentages furnished by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Year Primary General election 2024 […] The post How can we improve voter turnout? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Newly opened education center on a mission to encourage robotics
Edward and Amanda Aina moved to Wake Forest from the Jersey Shore last year because it had just about everything they were looking for in a new hometown. Between being an emerging location for jobs in their field, better weather, and closer proximity to family, Wake Forest was as close to perfect as they were going to find. Perfect, that […] The post Newly opened education center on a mission to encourage robotics first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FACT to present Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
he Franklinton Area Community Theatre will present performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. April 11 - 14. FACT is a nonprofit theater for kids 5 - 18. There are 55 students in the spring production from all over the areas of Wake County, Franklin County and Granville County. Performances are scheduled for April 11 at 7 p.m., April 12 at […] The post FACT to present Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield Pitcher Samuel Bretherick remains a powerhouse at the mound and plate despite Tommy John hurdle
Wakefield High School baseball has risen to No. 1 in the NAC-6's overall standings, as they are 9-1. The Wolverine pitching staff has been a significant part of the team's success. The post Wakefield Pitcher Samuel Bretherick remains a powerhouse at the mound and plate despite Tommy John hurdle first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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