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NC’s political right promotes conspiracy theories and secrecy
This week is Sunshine Week — the 20th such annual celebration of open government principles and accomplishments since the event was conceived and launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors. And if there was ever a time in which all aspects of law- and policymaking in our country were badly in need of more sunshine, this is […] The post NC’s political right promotes conspiracy theories and secrecy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County Public Libraries first in state to earn Sensory Inclusive certification
Thanks to a new partnership with KultureCity, Wake County Public Libraries is now even better equipped to promote an accommodating and positive experience for all library visitors with sensory issues, no matter their age or ability. Today, officials announced that the libraries have received Sensory Inclusive certification at a news conference at Southeast Regional Library in Garner. KultureCity is a […] The post Wake County Public Libraries first in state to earn Sensory Inclusive certification first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Three indicted for straw purchase of gun tied to Raleigh homicide
A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging three Raleigh residents with straw purchasing a firearm that was used in a homicide last month on Poole Road in Raleigh. “The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the first major gun violence reduction bill passed in years and has quickly become a powerful crime-fighting tool for law enforcement,” said U.S. […] The post Three indicted for straw purchase of gun tied to Raleigh homicide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Column: Grading the Carolina Panthers’ most significant tampering period moves
The legal tampering period in the NFL offseason was an emotional roller coaster for Carolina Panther fans. They lost some fan favorites and put even more holes into their defense in return for putting more pieces around Bryce Young to help develop him into the prospect he was projected to be. The post Column: Grading the Carolina Panthers’ most significant tampering period moves first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Aldridge earns Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer accreditation
The town of Wake Forest has announced that Contracts & Procurement Specialist Hollie Aldridge is now a Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO). Aldridge earned the distinction after achieving a perfect score of 100 on the CLGPO certification exam. Since 1986, the Carolinas Association of Governmental Purchasing has offered the voluntary CLGPO program for governmental purchasing officers. Its purposes are […] The post Aldridge earns Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer accreditation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County pools police resources, cracks down on dangerous driving
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office partnered with over a dozen local police agencies last weekend to deter dangerous driving by focusing resources on areas where it typically occurs. Operation “Keep Wake Safe” involved agencies from all over the county, and keyed on those section of roadway where drivers are more prone to break the law while driving. Those infractions might […] The post Wake County pools police resources, cracks down on dangerous driving first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
On UFOs, don’t expect the truth from government
On March 8, the U.S. Department of Defense’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office released the first volume of a two-volume “Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.” Like all previous government statements on the subject of UAPs — what we used to call, and will likely continue calling, UFOs for unidentified flying objects — this […] The post On UFOs, don’t expect the truth from government first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest salon fosters passion among young cosmetologists
The owner of a Wake Forest beauty salon has started a mentorship program for local high schoolers that she hopes will seize on their ambition and help better prepare them for a career in the beauty industry by imparting lessons in cosmetology, content creation, business management and professional development. Melinda Jill Crudup owns and operates Glorious Crowns Hair Salon & […] The post Wake Forest salon fosters passion among young cosmetologists first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville girls basketball is NCHSAA tournament Final Four bound after win over Chapel Hill
Rolesville High School girls basketball has punched their ticket to the Final Four of the NCHSAA tournament following a 50-44 win over Chapel Hill in round four. The post Rolesville girls basketball is NCHSAA tournament Final Four bound after win over Chapel Hill first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lt. Aaron Bitting earns Axon Leadership Award
The Wake Forest Police Department has announced that Lt. Aaron Bitting is the recipient of Axon Training’s Leadership Award. Bitting earned the honor after completing an intensive recertification program at Axon’s TASER Energy Weapon Master Instructor Certification School in Los Angeles, California. Comprising 120 Master Instructors from across the United States, the five-day course provides instructor development and training on […] The post Lt. Aaron Bitting earns Axon Leadership Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Politics, baseball culture muddle feelings on Carolina Mudcats’ move to Wilson
Editor's Note: This article originally was posted to UNC Media Hub. The Carolina Mudcats, the minor league baseball team that has been the face of small-town Zebulon, North Carolina, for 33 years, officially decided in December to leave for a brand-new $73 million stadium less than 25 miles down the road in Wilson. But the local and regional politics of […] The post Politics, baseball culture muddle feelings on Carolina Mudcats’ move to Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Raleigh Water responds to sewer overflow in Wendell
On March 7 around 7:19 a.m., Raleigh Water staff were notified of a sanitary sewer overflow near 1401 Wendell Blvd. in Wendell Upon arrival, utility responders identified an active sewer overflow emanating from a sanitary sewer manhole. This incident affected the flow of untreated wastewater from an eight-inch PVC sewer gravity main. The responding staff took all reasonable steps […] The post Raleigh Water responds to sewer overflow in Wendell first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Solid Waste adjusts hours for convenience centers
With the beginning of daylight savings time on March 10, Franklin County Solid Waste will be adjusting its hours of operation. Beginning March 11, convenience center sites will operate 12 hours per day opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. Convenience Center #12 at 5 Landfill Road in Franklinton will operate […] The post Solid Waste adjusts hours for convenience centers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Rolesville girls basketball faces Chapel Hill in NCHSAA round four
The Rolesville High School girls basketball team will take on Chapel Hill in round four of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association tournament on March 8. The post Preview: Rolesville girls basketball faces Chapel Hill in NCHSAA round four first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon selects new town auditor
The town of Zebulon has selected a new auditing service for the upcoming fiscal year. Martin Starnes & Associates, an accounting outfit which operates out of Hickory, was selected to replace Mauldin & Jenkins LLC to conduct the town’s annual audits. The latter service’s three year contract had expired, and the former was chosen using a set of criteria that […] The post Zebulon selects new town auditor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Five charged following chase
Five people including one juvenile are facing charges after fleeing Wake Forest Police in the aftermath of a shots-fired incident. March 7 at 2:10 a.m. Wake Forest Police responded to a report of shots fired along the 200 block of North Allen Road. Upon their arrival, officers discovered that subjects had fired shots into and poured gasoline on an unoccupied […] The post Five charged following chase first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC State linebacker Payton Wilson dominates at the NFL combine notes
orth Carolina State University's star linebacker, came to the 2024 NFL combine as one of the top linebackers heading to the draft. Wilson had an astonishing performance at the combine, emerging as one of the biggest winners of the event. The post NC State linebacker Payton Wilson dominates at the NFL combine notes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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