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Wake Forest honors Freemasons with historical marker
The town of Wake Forest unveiled a historical marker March 15 to commemorate the history of the town’s only Black Freemason lodge. Leader of Wake Lodge #285 is part of the Prince Hall Freemasonry fraternity, the nation’s largest predominately Black civic group. The orignal lodge was built in 1953 at the corner of East Juniper Street and Taylor Street. It […] The post Wake Forest honors Freemasons with historical marker first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rowe graduates from Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe graduated from the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute March 15. From March 11–March 15, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted newly elected sheriffs for the fourth and final week of the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill.During Week 4, sheriffs heard guest speakers, attended training classes and presentations on a variety of topics to help them improve […] The post Rowe graduates from Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville wins 2024 girls basketball state championship over Charlotte Catholic
Rolesville High School girls basketball took the NCHSAA championship victory with a 65-58 win over the Charlotte Catholic Cougars. The tournament victory marks Rolesville's first-ever state championship win among all sports. The post Rolesville wins 2024 girls basketball state championship over Charlotte Catholic first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cars and Carnivores Street Festival returns to downtown Wake Forest March 23
The Rotary Club of Wake Forest announces its 2nd annual Cars and Carnivores Street Festival featuring a steak cookoff competition, car show, vendors and food booths on March 23 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in historic downtown Wake Forest. Following last year’s success, the free street festival on Brooks Street and Owen Avenue combines a love for classic cars with […] The post Cars and Carnivores Street Festival returns to downtown Wake Forest March 23 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest presents options for South Main Street improvement
Residents of Wake Forest had their first opportunity last week to view firsthand two high-level concepts that the town has put together to improve safety, comfort, access, and multi-modal mobility through the South Main Street corridor. An open house March 13 featured renderings, blueprints, dimensions and thorough descriptions of the roadway and sidewalk elements that would be present within each […] The post Wake Forest presents options for South Main Street improvement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell town board shelves vote on mixed-use townhome project
A vote to rezone a little over 32 acres in Wendell for a townhome and commercial use development was again pushed to a later date after the Board of Commissioners raised concerns about density, traffic and future uses for a portion that the landowners wish to retain. The development’s proposed location is on the north and south sides of Old […] The post Wendell town board shelves vote on mixed-use townhome project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Revisit your Bookshelf Besties with Wake Libraries during Women’s History Month
Step into the world of timeless classics featuring strong female characters who inspired, and continue to inspire, generations with Wake County Public Libraries this Women’s History Month. “Bookshelf Besties,” a series of virtual programs, kicks off March 19. “This is a great opportunity to rediscover literary treasures, celebrate female authors and reacquaint ourselves with enduring heroines,” said Commissioner Vickie Adamson. […] The post Revisit your Bookshelf Besties with Wake Libraries during Women’s History Month first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Flaherty Park Field 2 closed for renovations
Field 2 at J.B. Flaherty Park, 1100 N. White St., is closed for renovation and upgrades. Earlier this month, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department initiated the first phase of a comprehensive renovation project at Field 2 that will include: Demolition of the existing stairs leading up to the field, concrete walkways, bleachers, dugouts, backstop; and a […] The post Flaherty Park Field 2 closed for renovations first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Judges see past Cooper’s rhetoric in appointments battle
Lawyers for Gov. Roy Cooper labeled the changes “shocking” and “breathtaking.” The governor himself complained about a “blatantly unconstitutional legislative power grab.” But a bipartisan group of Superior Court judges saw a much different picture. In a unanimous Feb. 28 decision, the judges rejected most of Cooper’s challenges to new state laws affecting appointments to North Carolina government boards and […] The post Judges see past Cooper’s rhetoric in appointments battle first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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.
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