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Beekeepers, veterans support each other in grassroots movement
A movement promoting beekeeping among veterans — and fostering a mututal helpfulness between the wider beekeeping community and wider veteran community — was on display alongside the countless jars of amber and dark honey at the 8th annual Bee Jubilee in Oxford Saturday. Kennedy Bowman, 17, lives in Wake Forest and also keeps bees on the family’s Double B Apiary […] The post Beekeepers, veterans support each other in grassroots movement first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Toddler drowns in pool
A 2-year-old child has died from an apparent drowning. “The entire Wake County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the family during this tragic time. We stand with them and the community, providing any assistance we are able to as they navigate this profound loss,” Sheriff Willie Rowe said Tuesday afternoon. WCSO reported shortly before 11 a.m. that it […] The post Toddler drowns in pool first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell officials give update on park projects
Officials from the Wendell Parks and Recreation department updated the town on a number of parks projects and programs that are underway. Jeff Polaski, who heads up the department, gave a far-reaching presentation that touched on new construction, renovation projects, and summer camp programs for both kids and adults. Polaski noted that last year’s participation in youth sports jumped from […] The post Wendell officials give update on park projects first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest hires new engineering director
The town of Wake Forest announced Monday that it has hired Tim Watson as its new engineering director. Watson joins the Wake Forest staff from Durham, where he served as engineering manager for the city’s Public Works Department since 2015. He comes with three decades worth of experience under his built. Since 1994, he’s worked on commercial site plans, subdivisions, […] The post Wake Forest hires new engineering director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
America is in need of a savior
Here is something you probably haven’t thought much about. Sooner or later, every society needs a messiah, a savior, to help it overcome an immense obstacle. Citizens of a nation don’t realize this until they hit a wall and can’t figure out how to climb over it. We have minor messiahs in our lives from the get-go, folks we rely […] The post America is in need of a savior first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Freedom has multiple definitions
What does it mean to be free? Many seemingly intractable disputes about specific issues — ranging from welfare spending and school choice to abortion and alcohol policy — originate from the fact that people don’t answer this question in the same way. It’s hard to have a useful political conversation without a common political language. As usual, the ancient Greeks […] The post Freedom has multiple definitions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Two arrested after theft, car crash in Wake Forest
Two people were arrested Sunday after police said they stole merchandise from a store in Wake Forest and led police on a chase that ended in a crash. The theft happened at the Walmart in Wake Forest. Police pulled the vehicle over soon after the incident occurred, but the two people inside the car sped off and began leading the […] The post Two arrested after theft, car crash in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Scholarships awarded to local students
Fifty-seven local Chick-fil-A employees have been awarded the company’s Remarkable Futures Scholarship. “The Remarkable Futures Scholarship is a scholarship we offer each year at Chick-fil-A,” the company explained in a press release. “This year, 57 team members between our two restaurants (Chick-fil-A Wake Forest and Heritage Village) received this scholarship. They were awarded a total of $132,000.” The company expressed […] The post Scholarships awarded to local students first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest preparing residents for new Stormwater Utility Fee
Wake Forest property owners will begin paying a new Stormwater Utility Fee this summer. Aimed at maintaining and improving the Town’s stormwater collection system, the new fee will also support a new Stormwater Utility responsible for meeting stricter, unfunded regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. Effective July 1, the new fee will be […] The post Wake Forest preparing residents for new Stormwater Utility Fee first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Durham Bulls split series versus Nashville
From June 18-23, the Durham Bulls played a six-game road series versus the Nashville Sounds. The 35-34 Sounds had a better record heading into the series than the 33-36 Bulls, but the Sounds had one of the best scoring differentials in the league with +30. Meanwhile, the Bulls had a poor negative four scoring differential. The Bulls split the series […] The post Durham Bulls split series versus Nashville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO down Hushpuppies
On June 22, the Wake Forest FUNGO took on the High Point Hushpuppies, taking the win 14-3. This was the third meeting between the two teams, with Wake Forest sweeping the series thus far with three more to play in the regular season. The two teams first faced off on June 4, FUNGO took the win 10-6. A week and […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO down Hushpuppies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County to open cooling stations as heat index reaches 100 degrees
With triple-digit heat indexes expected this weekend, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations to help residents escape the sweltering temperatures. The stations will open at noon on Saturday, June 22, and remain available through at least Monday, depending on the forecast. “Summer is here, and with it comes extreme heat,” said Autumn Goheen, outreach, training and exercise manager with […] The post Wake County to open cooling stations as heat index reaches 100 degrees first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FUNGO near No. 2 in division with win over Gliders
On June 20, the Wake Forest FUNGO faced Central Division rival Oak City Gliders. Wake Forest downed the last-place Gliders 11-2. The 6-4 FUNGO are now just half a game behind the 6-3 Reidsville Luckies, and with another match against the Gliders on the 21st, they have the chance to overtake the Luckies. FUNGO only outhit the Gliders 13-8 but […] The post FUNGO near No. 2 in division with win over Gliders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest Police to host ‘Touch-A-Truck’ fundraiser
The Wake Forest Police Department will host a Special Olympics fundraiser June 22, where community members will be able to tour and touch a number of police and fire vehicles. All proceeds from the Touch-A-Truck fundraiser will benefit Special Olympics of North Carolina. The department says that the price of entry grants families and children of all ages access to […] The post Wake Forest Police to host ‘Touch-A-Truck’ fundraiser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FUNGO down Carolina Ducks to secure season series win
On June 18, the Wake Forest FUNGO took on the Carolina Ducks 6-5. The win marks their second in two games played against the Ducks this season, and with no more matches scheduled this season against the Ducks, FUNGO win the regular season series. How it happened Wake Forest got on the board first, scoring a run in the bottom […] The post FUNGO down Carolina Ducks to secure season series win first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bunn, other prison facilities installing AC systems amid soaring heat
As temperatures climb into the high 90s this summer, officials from the N.C. Department of Adult Correction say they havr taken measures to ensure the safety of people incarcerated in state prisons and the staff that supervise them. While two-thirds (66%) of the state correctional system’s beds are now in air-conditioned spaces, DAC is installing air conditioning systems in buildings containing the […] The post Bunn, other prison facilities installing AC systems amid soaring heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Universal Chevrolet feeds first responders
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office thanked Universal Chevrolet for hosting the second annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast. “We are incredibly grateful to Universal Chevrolet and all the partners who hosted this event. Events like these highlight the importance of community support and the invaluable service provided by our first responders in Wake County,” Sheriff Willie Rowe said.It’s estimated that over […] The post Universal Chevrolet feeds first responders first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon appoints Chris Ray interim assistant town manager
The town of Zebulon has appointed Zebulon Public Works Director Chris Ray to serve as the interim assistant town manager.Ray will provide additional support for the Manager’s Office, Town staff, and the Board of Commissioners as the town searches for a permanent town manager and assistant town manager. He serves as Zebulon’s first assistant town manager in more than 20 […] The post Zebulon appoints Chris Ray interim assistant town manager first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Study finds agricultural land provides a net benefit to Wake County
A new study from the University of Mount Olive shows that farms, ranches and forests not only improve the quality of life in Wake County but also save money. For every dollar they bring in, they only need 24 cents in services. The University of Mount Olive’s Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center worked with the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District and […] The post Study finds agricultural land provides a net benefit to Wake County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Sheriff’s Office taking part in NC Drive for the Flame
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is raising money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina.“Our goal is to help the 40,000 Special Olympics athletes across the state empower and transform themselves, their communities, and the world,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release. “The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a fundraising drive with some of North […] The post Wake Sheriff’s Office taking part in NC Drive for the Flame first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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