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Despite quiet Friday Night on White, police report two fights among teenagers
Two separate fights involving teenagers were reported at a popular community event in Wake Forest Friday night. Police were only able to confirm one of the reports of fighting at the Friday Night on White concert series. But town officials did confirm that the involved parties dispersed once officers arrived. In one of the incidents, officers commanded a 17-year-old (believed […] The post Despite quiet Friday Night on White, police report two fights among teenagers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon Juneteenth observance envisions a new era of community, communication
The president of the Wendell Wake Branch of the NAACP told a Juneteenth-themed gathering in Zebulon Friday that the group is trying to work itself out of a job on the anti-discrimination front. Tony Derico, who leads the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, told the audience he looks forward to no longer being […] The post Zebulon Juneteenth observance envisions a new era of community, communication first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Rolesville detour announced
Rolesville officials have issued a reminder that the intersection of Young and Main streets will be closed to through traffic beginning in the evening after business hours on Sunday, June 16. Detour signs will be posted. All businesses at the intersection will remain open. Free public parking is being made available for customers at North Main Street. “Please continue to […] The post Rolesville detour announced first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Museum exhibit in Wake Forest celebrates black architects
An exhibit underway at the Wake Forest Historical Museum chronicles the history and achievements of the Black architects who designed and built an impressive number and variety of different structures throughout the state. “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina,” is curated by Preservation North Carolina, and will be viewable at the museum until July […] The post Museum exhibit in Wake Forest celebrates black architects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest set to celebrate Juneteenth
The town of Wake Forest is partnering with the Northeast Community Coalition to celebrate Juneteenth this Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. The two-day event will kick off with a community gathering on Friday at Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St. The event starts at 4:00 p.m., and will end at about 6:30 p.m. The town says the gathering will […] The post Wake Forest set to celebrate Juneteenth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Behavioral health urgent care, inpatient care available on WakeBrook campus
For those seeking behavioral health services in our community, additional options are now available at the WakeBrook Behavioral Health Campus in Raleigh. Recovery Innovations, previously RI International, officially opened the doors to a 24-hour behavioral health urgent care at the Wake Recovery Response Center at WakeBrook June 13. This service joins WakeMed’s 28-bed inpatient facility located next door, which has been serving […] The post Behavioral health urgent care, inpatient care available on WakeBrook campus first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Standing ovation: SCOTUS gets it right on mifepristone
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval (in 2000) of mifepristone, aka RU-486, aka “the abortion pill.” The court ruled unanimously, but on an issue of standing rather than on the facts. The case was brought by a group of doctors who oppose abortion and do not themselves prescribe mifepristone for […] The post Standing ovation: SCOTUS gets it right on mifepristone first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The second annual Dexter Lawrence 7 on 7 Invitational set for June 20
On June 20, Wake Forest High School will host the second annual Dexter Lawrence 7 on 7 Invitational. The event includes eight high school teams from the Triangle area. There are four rounds of pool play and a championship bracket. In last year’s event, Southeast Raleigh defeated Cardinal Gibbons and Southern Durham defeated Heritage in the semifinal round. South Durham […] The post The second annual Dexter Lawrence 7 on 7 Invitational set for June 20 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County libraries and parks plan programs in honor of Juneteenth
Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space have developed several special programs designed to reflect on the history and contributions of African Americans this Juneteenth. These educational and celebratory events take place throughout the month. “Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the resilience and contributions of African Americans in our community,” said Shinica Thomas, chair, […] The post Wake County libraries and parks plan programs in honor of Juneteenth first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklin County adopts 2024-2025 budget
Franklin County’s Board of Commissioners approved the 2024-2025 Franklin County Budget at a special called meeting June 10. Commissioners approved the $125,346,271 General Fund Budget, set a tax rate of 50.5 cents per $100 valuation (reduced from 78.5 cents), approved a capital improvement plan for the General Fund, Public Utilities and Solid Waste and set the 2024-2025 Fee Schedule. County […] The post Franklin County adopts 2024-2025 budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Science of reading bears fruit
Over the past two years, North Carolina had made critical investments in the future of our state. No, I’m not talking about highway projects, or university R&D, or the private investment in new companies, locations and workers facilitated by the legislature’s pro-growth tax and regulatory reforms. These are, indeed, valuable instances of capital formation — of physical, intellectual and human […] The post Science of reading bears fruit first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon mulls employee raises, public recreation expansion for latest budget
The Zebulon town board considered allocating more money for cost of living raises for municipal staff, higher pay for police and fire, and an expansion of recreation programs for community members during its budget work session Tuesday night. Interim Town Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba directed the conversation toward the comparatively low pay offered for town employees in Zebulon as compared to […] The post Zebulon mulls employee raises, public recreation expansion for latest budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest earns National Main Street accreditation for 2024
Wake Forest is one of 51 North Carolina Main Street Communities and one of 800 nationwide designated as a 2024 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street […] The post Wake Forest earns National Main Street accreditation for 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon votes in interim town manager with big credentials, checkered past
The town of Zebulon voted in a new interim town manager last week during an emergency called meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was called after former Town Manager Joe Moore resigned unexpectedly after nine years on the job. The interim manager, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, serves as the principal of City Development Advisers, a land use and community planning […] The post Zebulon votes in interim town manager with big credentials, checkered past first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina hospitals, health systems underpin our home
Countless factors make North Carolina a remarkable place to call home — from our world-class schools and education systems to our commerce-friendly business climate to our rich culture and history. But another important factor underpins all these things and truly makes our communities home: access to high-quality health care, primarily made possible by our local hospitals. North Carolina has one […] The post North Carolina hospitals, health systems underpin our home first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Q&A with Franklin Academy tennis coach Gregory Duffy
Franklin Academy High School men’s tennis head coach Gregory Duffy speaks with the Wake Weekly about the Patriots’ recent conference and state championship wins. Wake Weekly sports editor Joey Ellsworth: Tell me about how the season went and about winning the championships. Duffy: Well, we had a season of 18 matches and it went about as well as a season […] The post Q&A with Franklin Academy tennis coach Gregory Duffy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina launches mobile STEAM lab
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina Inc. has debuted its latest community resource, a mobile STEAM lab. Starting this month, the mobile lab will begin touring eastern North Carolina to support GIENC’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) program. GIENC’s STEAM program is aimed at providing youth with hands-on learning experiences via STEAM boxes, instructor-led activities, and tabletop exercises. […] The post Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina launches mobile STEAM lab first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Safe gun storage not just for firearms, school officials say
The Wake County Public School System campaign for gun safety is now noting that safe gun storage applies not only to actual firearms but also to realistic-appearing replicas. “In the last Office of Security article on Safe Gun Storage we explored the difference between ‘Inoperable Safe Gun Storage vs Inaccessible Safe Gun Storage,'” WCPSS said in a message sent to […] The post Safe gun storage not just for firearms, school officials say first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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