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Donors needed to protect Red Cross blood supply
As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Upcoming blood donation opportunities are scheduled for […] The post Donors needed to protect Red Cross blood supply first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO split weekend series
On June 7 and 8, the Wake Forest FUNGO took on the Reidsville Luckies and the Oak City Gliders. FUNGO took down the Luckies before falling to the Gliders. Wake Forest now slips to No. 3 in the division, with their 3-2 divisional record falling just short of the Luckies’ 2-1. Versus the Luckies After taking down the Clovers, who […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO split weekend series first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preservation award nominations are open
Each year Preservation Zebulon honors local citizens, and properties and their owners who are active in the preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of the architectural environment in Zebulon. Candidates for the Preservation Zebulon Merit Award are nominated by members and friends of Preservation Zebulon in one or more of the following categories: Preservation, Leadership, Promotion, Philanthropy or Research. Nominations are open […] The post Preservation award nominations are open first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wakefield memorial repaired
Preservation Zebulon Board Member Tommy Massey and local supporters Brian Perry and Michael Pippin repaired the roof by replacing a large number of slate tiles on the roof of the Stringfield Ferrell Memorial on Proctor Road in Wakefield, erected 1947. Their repair job was done as a volunteer effort to preserve the Memorial of the Wakefield Classical and Mathematical Academy […] The post Wakefield memorial repaired first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
One site fails Swim Guide Test this week
One site in the Upper Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds failed meet recreational water-quality standards this week: Clayton River Walk. Beaver Dam boating access site was not tested this week. “If we haven’t had much rain and a site is failing, that could point to a problem outside stormwater runoff washing bacteria into the waterways,” said Clay Barber, Sound Rivers’ program […] The post One site fails Swim Guide Test this week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Woman’s Club announces scholarship winner
The Wake Forest Woman’s Club is pleased to recognize Lilly Hare as the winner of their 2024 Continuing education Scholarship for demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Hare, a graduating senior from Wake Forest High School, plans to attend the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in the fall. Club members hosted Hare and her family for dinner […] The post Woman’s Club announces scholarship winner first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Neuse River drowning reported
After an approximate 5-hour search, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, along with partnering agencies, recovered a drowning victim at approximately 8:50 p.m. Saturday. The identity of the man will be released pending notification of his next of kin. According to witnesses, an adult male was spending time with family, and while he was swimming in the water, he went under […] The post Neuse River drowning reported first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina’s rapidly snowballing gambling mess
The physical therapy facility was a beehive of activity at 8 a.m. on a Tuesday. In a big and well-lit room, dozens of patients — most of them aging and trying their best to stave off various ravages of time — stretched awkwardly on tables or did their best to make use of exercise machines and various props. Busy therapists […] The post North Carolina’s rapidly snowballing gambling mess first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO spoils Coconut season opener with comeback victory
On June 5, the Wake Forest FUNGO hosted the Coastal Coconuts at Heritage High School. The game was important for both teams, as it was the season opener for the Coconuts while it was a chance for Wake Forest to bring their record to an even 4-4. How it happened The Coconuts took an early 1-0 with a run in […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO spoils Coconut season opener with comeback victory first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest FUNGO takes rivalry win over Clovers to take No. 2 spot in the division
On June 6, the Wake Forest FUNGO went head-to-head with the Clayton Clovers. The Clovers, who were 1-0 in division play, were one of two teams above the 1-1 FUNGO. Wake Forest picked up the 8-3 win to rise to No. 2 in the Central Division. How it happened The game started slow, seeing zero runs in the first two […] The post Wake Forest FUNGO takes rivalry win over Clovers to take No. 2 spot in the division first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Missing juvenile located
Zoey Perry has been located and is safe, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office had asked for the public’s assistance in locating the missing juvenile, 16, who had been last seen leaving her home in Wendell. The post Missing juvenile located first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Has justice come for Karma’s namesake?
In March of 2023, we brought home another Boykin spaniel whose name is Karma. We picked her up at Buc-ee’s in Florence, South Carolina, on the day of Donald Trump’s first indictment. I wrote in my column that week, “We kept the name because we thought it was apt for the moment in history when a former president finally got […] The post Has justice come for Karma’s namesake? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon Board of Commissioners appoints Taiwo Jaiyeoba interim town manager
The Zebulon Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Taiwo Jaiyeoba as Zebulon’s Interim Town Manager during an emergency called meeting June 4. Interim Manager Jaiyeoba entered the role immediately after the appointment. Interim Manager Jaiyeoba currently serves as the Principal Consultant for City Development Advisors in Greensboro. This announcement follows the resignation of former Zebulon Town Manager Joe Moore […] The post Zebulon Board of Commissioners appoints Taiwo Jaiyeoba interim town manager first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Woman’s Club Celebrate Past project
On April 24 the highlight of the Wake Forest Woman’s Club GFWC Federation Day celebration was the presentation of a historical one-act play, “Libraries: There is a Need Indeed,” authored by WFWC Historian 2023-2024 Salina Gary. Federation Day celebrates the formation of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs as a national and now, international organization. A homemade Spaghetti Supper preceded […] The post Woman’s Club Celebrate Past project first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Arrest made in shooting
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that sent one man to the hospital. . On June 5, investigators charged 45-year-old Alton Ray Duncan with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy, according to WCSO. Duncan is being held at the Wake County […] The post Arrest made in shooting first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County announces new library director
Wake County announced Wednesday that following an extensive search, Tammy Baggett has been named the new director of Wake County Public Libraries. In this role, she will lead the library system’s 639 employees and have responsibility over the county’s 23 public libraries. “With her blend of leadership skills and passion for delivering high quality library services, Tammy is well positioned […] The post Wake County announces new library director first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Juneteenth celebration in Wake Forest slated for June 14-15
Wake Forest will be celebrating freedom for all people during a Juneteenth Celebration June 14-15. The celebration is being presented by the Northeast Community Coalition in conjunction with the town of Wake Forest. “The observance of Juneteenth is important so that we all will be reminded from generation to generation that no one is free unless everyone is free,” said […] The post Juneteenth celebration in Wake Forest slated for June 14-15 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Panel backs rezoning of site from industrial to commercial
The Rolesville Planning Board has backed a proposed rezoning of nearly four acres on South Main Street from industrial to commercial — a move town staff said is consistent with the town’s Main Street Vision Plan. The planning board at its May 28 meeting voted unanimously to recommend that the Rolesville Town Board of Commissioners approve the requested rezoning from […] The post Panel backs rezoning of site from industrial to commercial first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County budget earmarks more for schools
County commissioners opted to add an additional $9.3 million to the county’s school budget for next fiscal year, a figure which falls short of the school board’s requested amount by about $5 million. The school board, as well as members of the North Carolina Association of Educators, petitioned the board of commissioners for additional funding since the county’s first proposed […] The post County budget earmarks more for schools first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Four NAC-6 women’s soccer players announced to 2024 East all-star roster
On May 29, four NAC-6 women’s soccer players were announced to the 2024 East all-star roster. Two came from Millbrook High School, while one played for Heritage and one for Wakefield. Katelyn Burnette, Lauren Hollis, Selah Jackson and Reagan Lohr made the team, making up a quarter of the 16-player roster. Millbrook duo Forward Burnette and goalkeeper Hollis both came […] The post Four NAC-6 women’s soccer players announced to 2024 East all-star roster first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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