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Road resurfacing underway in Wake Forest
The next phase of a major road rehabilitation and resurfacing project targeting over 20 Wake Forest streets and roadways is now underway. The 2024 Road Resurfacing Project consists of concrete work which began in mid-January, and asphalt work scheduled to start in March if the weather permits. The initiative involves full depth patching of potholes, roadway repairs, and repaving, along […] The post Road resurfacing underway in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Golden LEAF announces grant award
On Feb. 1, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $50,000 to Franklin County for a shell building economic development project at the Triangle North Franklin Business Park. The grant will fund development of a preliminary design plan to construct a 30,000-square-foot shell building expandable to 60,000-90,000 square feet, located at Lot 5 in the Triangle North Franklin Business Park. […] The post Golden LEAF announces grant award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police seek help identifying, locating persons of interest
Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in the attached surveillance images. The subjects are wanted for questioning in connection with several thefts in recent weeks at local retailers, including Target, 12000 Retail Dr., and Walmart, 2114 S. Main St. The subjects are also believed to be involved in thefts at other […] The post Police seek help identifying, locating persons of interest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office warns of phone scam
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a fraud alert regarding an ongoing phone scam where individuals are posing as law enforcement officers, specifically impersonating Sheriff Willie Rowe and WCSO employees. "In recent incidents, scammers have been making calls to residents within our community claiming to be Sheriff Rowe and demanding money, asking for a call back regarding a serious […] The post Sheriff’s office warns of phone scam first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC paralegals fight for your right to give advice
Courts have an access problem. Many civil procedures are too complex to navigate alone, yet many people cannot afford an attorney. The North Carolina Justice for All Project wants to help. The idea is simple. The organization’s members, all state-certified paralegals, want to host free clinics for people who need assistance filling out court-created forms for common issues like evictions, […] The post NC paralegals fight for your right to give advice first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Schrodinger’s Child: The curious case of Ethan Crumbley
“Ethan Crumbley,” Reuters reported in December, “was 15 years old when he opened fire at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021,” killing four and wounding seven. At 17, per the Reuters story, Crumbley was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. At the times of both the shootings and the sentencing, Crumbley was by considered a […] The post Schrodinger’s Child: The curious case of Ethan Crumbley first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lucas Taylor settles into pivotal role at Georgia State
The conference championship-winning 2017-2018 Heritage High School boys basketball team has produced a few significant names, one of which is Lucas Taylor. The 6’5 guard at Georgia State University has been electric, quickly becoming the team’s top scorer, and is top 10 in scoring in the Sun Belt Conference. Taylor’s love for the game has led him to set high […] The post Lucas Taylor settles into pivotal role at Georgia State first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Knightdale officials to hold hearing on town’s Housing Affordability Plan
The Knightdale Town Council will offer the public a chance to weigh in Feb. 15 on a draft plan to strengthen housing affordability in the town. The public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. at town hall. The formal public hearing is a culmination of a process of gathering public feedback that has been going on for a while. In […] The post Knightdale officials to hold hearing on town’s Housing Affordability Plan first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Groundhog gives sunny prediction at Garner celebration
The state’s last weather-predicting groundhog gave a favorable forecast on the morning of Feb. 2 amid much fanfare and fun at Garner’s Groundhog Day celebration. Close to 400 people from Wake County packed White Deer Park to see if “Snerd,” the star of the day, would see her own shadow. She did not. The news of an early spring garnered […] The post Groundhog gives sunny prediction at Garner celebration first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
American Legion Auxiliary to salute servicewomen March 3
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 187 of Wake Forest will honor women who are active duty or veterans of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard at a reception March 3. The salute begins at 2:30 p.m. at the America Legion Post 187, 225 E. Holding Ave. In Wake Forest -- across […] The post American Legion Auxiliary to salute servicewomen March 3 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Carolinas will test new hospital rules
Hospitals are among the most heavily regulated institutions in America. Over the next half-decade or so, North and South Carolina will test two contrasting models for expanding choice and competition in this critical sector. As part of last year’s agreement between the North Carolina General Assembly and Gov. Roy Cooper to expand our Medicaid program, lawmakers tinkered with the state […] The post Carolinas will test new hospital rules first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lucas Taylor, Georgia State basketball guard, settles into role as team’s pivotal piece
Heritage High School alumni Lucas Taylor steps into the role of the top scorer at Georgia State as he continues to grow as a player. The post Lucas Taylor, Georgia State basketball guard, settles into role as team’s pivotal piece first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell seeks designs for new athletic field complex
The town of Wendell is seeking designs for a new athletic field complex that city officials hope to break ground on by the end of the year. The project includes five multipurpose fields, some of which are to be turfed instead of natural grass, as well as a concession stand, walking trails, a restroom facility and picnic shelters. Town officials […] The post Wendell seeks designs for new athletic field complex first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WFPD, Torchy’s Tacos to hold Special Olympics fundraiser
The Wake Forest Police Department and Torchy’s Tacos, 505 Dr. Calvin Jones Highway, are joining forces to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics North Carolina. Area residents are invited to support the cause by visiting Torchy’s Tacos Feb. 7, between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. For everyone who either mentions the fundraiser or presents the fundraiser flyer, Torchy’s will […] The post WFPD, Torchy’s Tacos to hold Special Olympics fundraiser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lake Myra County Park community meeting Feb. 13
A second community meeting on the future Lake Myra County Park is planned for Feb. 13 from 4-7 p.m. at 409 Landing View Drive in Wendell. Wake County officials invite members of the public to drop in any time during this timeframe to view concept plans, talk to staff and share their thoughts. Lake Myra County Park, located south of Knightdale […] The post Lake Myra County Park community meeting Feb. 13 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vikings recognize four seniors at final match
The South Granville Vikings honored its senior class with gifts from the team and a special recongition from the JROTC honor guard with the raisiing of swords into an arc and the players and parents walking through the arch in between the matches of a Tri-meet with Northern Durham and Rolesville on Jan. 25. South Granville seniors, Cameron Dennison, Jonathan […] The post Vikings recognize four seniors at final match first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office makes arrest in child sex case
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for sex crimes involving a minor. On Feb. 2, 35-year-old Johnny L. Wright Jr. was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a child, statutory sexual offense with a child, and kidnapping. Due to the nature of these crimes, any future information will have to come from the Wake County District […] The post Sheriff’s office makes arrest in child sex case first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Mural artist at Museum Wendell Feb. 24-25
Peggy Lee Mead (Laughery), a North Carolina artist with three community murals featured throughout Wendell, will be at the Wendell Museum from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25 to talk about the process of designing and painting a mural. The museum is located at 122 W. Second St. in Wendell. A graduate of California State University Long Beach with a […] The post Mural artist at Museum Wendell Feb. 24-25 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake shooting under investigation
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. Around 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, WCSO was made aware that an adult male arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound. It was determined the shooting occurred in the 9800 block of Honeycutt Road, and deputies were dispatched to […] The post Wake shooting under investigation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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