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Millbrook boys lacrosse falls short of Huskies in significant game
The NAC-6 conference standings have been ablaze with intense competition, and Millbrook had the perfect chance for a significant upset. The post Millbrook boys lacrosse falls short of Huskies in significant game first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklin County Commissioners approve Judicial Complex project
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners this week approved the next steps in the Judicial Complex Project. On Monday night, Oakley Collier Architects presented the updated site plan and building layouts for a renovated Courthouse Annex and a three-story addition. The timeline for the project was described – including steps for construction to begin as early as October 2024. Franklin […] The post Franklin County Commissioners approve Judicial Complex project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sossamon to address 2024 VGCC Commencement
Rep. Frank Sossamon will deliver the keynote address at Vance-Granville Community College’s 55th annual commencement ceremony. The ceremony, which will honor several hundred students who completed graduation requirements over the last year, will take place May 10 at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson. All members of the community are invited to attend. Sossamon […] The post Sossamon to address 2024 VGCC Commencement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School board sharpens language on state school funding
The Wake County school board voted to amend its legislative agenda Tuesday night to reflect its belief that public dollars should fund public schools. In adopting the amendment, the board revised its agenda to say that the General Assembly should “prioritize public dollars to fully fund public schools, not private school vouchers.” The amendment passed in a 7-2 vote, with […] The post School board sharpens language on state school funding first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Akshay Bhatia participates in the 2024 Masters Tournament
The 2024 Masters Tournament, one of the four men's professional major golf championships, took place in Augusta, Ga., from April 11-14. Wake Forest local Akshay Bhatia participated in the Masters Tournament, a spot he earned with his victory at the Texas Open earlier in the month. The post Akshay Bhatia participates in the 2024 Masters Tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon closes off sections of Gill Street Park, all amenities remain open
The town of Zebulon closed off sections of Gill Street Park to the public out of an abundance of caution while the town undergoes environmental remediation projects on the site. “This decision was made following proactive soil testing in the park as the Town looked to build a new playground and explore installing bathrooms at the park,” said town spokesman […] The post Zebulon closes off sections of Gill Street Park, all amenities remain open first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage baseball takes significant win over Wake Forest
On April 12, Heritage High School baseball took on Wake Forest, the No. 1 team in the NAC-6 and the team that beat the Huskies 4-2 just three days prior. In a thrilling second matchup, the underdog Huskies edged out Wake Forest 2-1. This narrow victory, against the team that had previously beaten them 4-2, tied the Huskies for No. 1 in the conference with Wake Forest. The post Heritage baseball takes significant win over Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cat Cafe celebrates one year anniversary in Wake Forest
A cafe with a novel concept just celebrated one year of business in Wake Forest. The Frabjous Catfe, located on Capital Boulevard just north of where it intersects with Durham Road, was opened with the goal of connecting coffee lovers with cats waiting to be adopted. The cafe partners with the state’s Paws for Life chapter to ensure that adopted […] The post Cat Cafe celebrates one year anniversary in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County allocates millions for opioid relief
The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million in funding for the new fiscal year on Monday that they hope will help to combat the opioid overdose crisis throughout the county. The approved plan will allocate that amount for programs they hope will quell the epidemic among local youths, minorities, and citizens in the justice system. The specific ways […] The post Wake County allocates millions for opioid relief first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Heritage softball catches heat
The Heritage Huskies had a challenging start to April, facing defeats against Wake Forest (3-1), Wakefield (12-0) and Union Pines (14-11). However, their recent games have showcased a remarkable turnaround in their performance taking Millbrook down 24-0 before dismantling Knightdale 15-0. The post Heritage softball catches heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Chief responds to sentencing in killing of Hayworth
Dedric Romero Privette was sentenced April 12 to 23 years in prison for the October 2021 drunk driving crash that killed Knightdale Police Officer Ryan Hayworth. “Earlier today, Superior Court Judge Rebecca Holt announced sentencing against the drunk driver who murdered Officer Ryan Hayworth and seriously injured Officer Cody Hagler and Mr. Michael Melugin,” Knightdale Police Chief Lawrence Capps posted […] The post Chief responds to sentencing in killing of Hayworth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest announces temporary lane closure
The town of Wake Forest will temporarily close southbound South Main Street/US 1A in the vicinity of West Vernon Avenue April 18 from 9 a.m. - noon. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a tree whose roots are causing damage to the sidewalk and trip hazards. The work may also require the temporary closure of […] The post Wake Forest announces temporary lane closure first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County warns community about scam targeting owners of lost pets
The Wake County Animal Center is warning local residents not to fall victim to a scam targeting the owners of lost pets. The scammer seeks out distraught pet owners who post on social media about their missing pets, finds their phone numbers and calls them after normal business hours pretending to be an employee of the Wake County Animal Center. […] The post Wake County warns community about scam targeting owners of lost pets first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Allpack Fulfillment marks 19 years with massive bi-coastal expansion
hird-party logistics provider Allpack Fulfillment is celebrating its 19th year of operation and announces a significant expansion with the addition of over 1 million square feet of warehouse space across both the East and West coasts, including new facilities in Knightdale and Youngsville. With nearly two decades in the logistics field, Allpack Fulfillment partners with businesses in need of customized, […] The post Allpack Fulfillment marks 19 years with massive bi-coastal expansion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest girls lacrosse downs Wakefield 20-9 to extend conference lead
On April 10, Wake Forest High School's girls lacrosse team downed the Wakefield Wolverines 20-9. The Cougar win not only marks 10 straight wins for Wake Forest but also gives them a crucial 1.5-game lead in conference standings. The post Wake Forest girls lacrosse downs Wakefield 20-9 to extend conference lead first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two Wake Forest University alumni finish in top 10 of Masters Tournament
The Masters Tournament occurred at the Augusta National Golf Club from April 11-14, showcasing two Wake Forest University alums finishing tied for No. 9. Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young, who both honed their skills at Wake Forest University in the mid to late 2010s, have ascended to the grandest stage in golf and made their third Masters Tournament appearance. Will […] The post Two Wake Forest University alumni finish in top 10 of Masters Tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
My brother’s mountain cabin
A few days ago, with my wife and family, I drove along Interstate 77 up into Virginia and turned west on I-81 driving alongside large, luscious, spring-green pastures toward historic Abingdon, home of the Barter Theater. From there, we made our way to the Washington Springs United Methodist Church in Glade Spring, where my late brother Mike made his home […] The post My brother’s mountain cabin first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Register now for Wake Forest “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 18
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host an online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Tekken 8" on Saturday, May 18. The post Register now for Wake Forest “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 18 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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