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Turn lane closure scheduled along westbound Rogers Road
April 29-30 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, Wake Electric will close the right turn lane of westbound Rogers Road just before Marshall Farm Street. The turn lane closure is necessary to allow crews to repair an underground power line at the Rogers Road/Marshall Farm Street intersection. Signage and cones will be in place directing traffic through the […] The post Turn lane closure scheduled along westbound Rogers Road first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
eCourts expands to nearly half of state’s population
Nearly half of North Carolina’s population will live in jurisdictions served by eCourts software when Track 4 of the digital records rollout goes live on April 29, 2024, according to an announcement from the Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) today. eCourts empowers the public by replacing paper processes with cloud-hosted online access to deliver electronic filing and a free online search […] The post eCourts expands to nearly half of state’s population first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Six Sundays in Spring concert series gears up for 30th year
The first in a series of six free outdoor concerts will usher in the 30th year of the Six Sundays in Spring concert series this Sunday in Wake Forest. Beatlesque, a Beatles tribute band, will take the stage at the Joyner Park Amphitheater at 5:30, and will play until about 7:30. The event, and all subsequent performances in the series, […] The post Six Sundays in Spring concert series gears up for 30th year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NC has good reason for early Law Day celebration
We’ll have to wait until May 1 for the official commemoration of Law Day in the United States. But North Carolinians have a good excuse to celebrate three days early. Established in 1958 by President Dwight Eisenhower, Law Day aims “to celebrate the rule of law in a free society,” according to USCourts.org. “Eisenhower, a former five-star Army general during […] The post NC has good reason for early Law Day celebration first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Wakefield and Heritage boys lacrosse face off with No. 1 seed on the line
Wakefield High School, riding high on an eight-game win streak, is just one game away from catching up with the 11-0 Heritage, making the upcoming game a crucial one for them. The post Preview: Wakefield and Heritage boys lacrosse face off with No. 1 seed on the line first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage softball in tough spot after loss to Wakefield
Wake Field High School softball took an 11-1 win over Heritage on April 23, causing a lot of issues for the Huskies. Heritage came into the game 5-3, just one game behind Wake Forest's 6-2. A win over Wakefield would have given them a shot at securing the No. 2 seed. However, their loss diminished those hopes. Heritage came into the game […] The post Heritage softball in tough spot after loss to Wakefield first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: NAC-6 girls soccer things to look for on 4/25
Heritage looks to maintain No. 2 in NAC-6 With a half-game lead over Wake Forest in the conference standings, Heritage can win its next game to seal the No. 2 seed. The Huskies will face Rolesville, a team they beat 4-0 in early April. A win in this week's match would bring their conference record to 7-2-1, but a loss […] The post Preview: NAC-6 girls soccer things to look for on 4/25 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield girls lacrosse re-enter win column with win over Hunt
Wakefield High School, following back-to-back losses, took their first win in nearly two weeks, taking down Hunt 22-7 on April 23. The post Wakefield girls lacrosse re-enter win column with win over Hunt first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest baseball holds strong advantage for No. 1 seed
On April 23, Wake Forest High School baseball took down Millbrook 11-1. This came as a crucial win for the Cougars, securing them the No. 1 seed in the NAC-6. The win for Wake Forest brings their conference record to 8-1, one game ahead of Heritage's 7-2. The Cougars and Huskies have one game remaining, but Wake Forest holds a […] The post Wake Forest baseball holds strong advantage for No. 1 seed first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell mayor touts growth, praises staff in state of the town address
The mayor of Wendell gave updates on a number of ambitious town projects and congratulated municipal employees on a job well done in her state of the town address Tuesday. Mayor Virginia Gray commended the budget department for successfully managing November’s bond referendum. Its passage OKd the issuance of $38 million in bonds to fund Parks and Recreation projects, and […] The post Wendell mayor touts growth, praises staff in state of the town address first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WCPSS announces Letterland 2024
The Wake County Public School System, WAKE Up and Read, Letterland International and the Ccty of Raleigh annouce that from May 13 to May 17, Raleigh’s Pullen Park will be transformed into Letterland, celebrating the phonics program utilized by preschool and elementary school students in Wake County. Throughout the week, different Letterlanders can be found at locations around Pullen Park. […] The post WCPSS announces Letterland 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County to unveil final draft master plan for Lake Myra County Park
After two community meetings with 231 attendees and 8,269 survey responses, Wake County is ready to reveal the final draft master plan for the future Lake Myra County Park. “We heard you, and we’re excited to show you what our team has developed based on your feedback,” said Commissioner Matt Calabria. “Public participation has brought us to where we are […] The post County to unveil final draft master plan for Lake Myra County Park first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Buckhout stresses border security in Granville visit
Republican congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout said during a visit to Granville County Saturday that she is committed to protecting Americans by closing the border. “The situation right now is not good,” Buckhout said in a speech that emphasized border security while also talking about inflation, crime and other concerns. There are criminals, terrorists, and drugs such as fentanyl crossing over […] The post Buckhout stresses border security in Granville visit first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wildcats lacrosse sweep season series versus Rolesville
Millbrook High School swept Rolesville in boys lacrosse with wins on April 17 and 24. Millbrook, the No. 3 seed in the NAC-6, took down the No. 5 Rams twice in their last two games as the season approaches its end. First win On April 17, the two teams faced off for the first time in the season, with Millbrook coming […] The post Wildcats lacrosse sweep season series versus Rolesville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local roofing company provides free roof for Bunn woman
A local roofing company exercised some kindness and goodwill to a customer in Bunn who needed a new roof by replacing her roof free of charge. Housetop Roofing, which is based in Raleigh and has been active for many years in Wake Forest, was contracted to the job by Ms. Perry, of Bunn. Ms. Perry elected not to have her […] The post Local roofing company provides free roof for Bunn woman first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Millbrook girls soccer clinch NAC-6 No. 1 seed with win over Knightdale
Millbrook High School girls soccer took on Knightale on April 22 for their second-to-last conference game of the regular season. Millbrook took the 14-0 shutout, securing the No. 1 NAC-6 seed for the conference playoffs. The post Millbrook girls soccer clinch NAC-6 No. 1 seed with win over Knightdale first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell amends town personnel policy
The town of Wendell approved changes to its personnel policy that town officials say were overdue and will help the municipal government run more smoothly. The additions to the policy include a random drug screen. Drug screenings were already included in the town’s current best practices, but this step ensures they’ll be administered to those who apply, which includes town […] The post Wendell amends town personnel policy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Japanese weeping cherry crowned 2024 Tree of the Year
A Japanese weeping cherry tree situated along West Sycamore Avenue is the 2024 Wake Forest Tree of the Year. Thought to be nearly 100 years old, the tree was the narrow winner in this year’s voting. Of the 454 votes cast, the weeping cherry received 120 votes, followed by a Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary magnolia tree with 109 votes, and […] The post Japanese weeping cherry crowned 2024 Tree of the Year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell Public Safety Day May 4
Public Safety Day is the place to be for fun with local law enforcement, according to the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. You can come downtown to West Campen Street May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free community awareness event for the whole family. Public safety agencies will be demonstrating their equipment and vehicles. There will also […] The post Wendell Public Safety Day May 4 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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