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Down to Business: North State branches out into cybersecurity
North State Consulting CEO Bill O’Boyle is extending the company’s reach to tackle cybersecurity after acquiring Indiana-based FB Security Group. “North State Consulting already does sales generation for software companies,” O’Boyle said. “The natural progression would be the full process. Cybersecurity is such a threat to businesses of all sizes. We can offer really completive solutions.” O’Boyle said North State […] The post Down to Business: North State branches out into cybersecurity first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tobs heat up, hammer Yard Gnomes, 16-6
Neither a game-time temperature of 97 degrees nor a 4-0 deficit fazed the Wilson Tobs baseball team in Coastal Plain collegiate summer baseball action Saturday in Fleming Stadium. Paced by second baseman Jack Kail with a scorching five hits in six at-bats, Wilson shook off 4-0 and 6-3 deficits to shell the Greenville Yard Gnomes, 16-6. The Tobs shortened the […] The post Tobs heat up, hammer Yard Gnomes, 16-6 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Area Calendar, June 30-July 1, 2024
Sunday, June 30 Summer Collegiate Baseball Wilson Tobs at Tri-City Chili Peppers, 6 p.m. Monday, July 1 Summer Collegiate Baseball Peninsula Pilots at Wilson Tobs, 6:30 p.m. The post Area Calendar, June 30-July 1, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 17-21
The following deed transfers for the week of June 17-21 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Brenda Gale Harrell to Brenda Gale Harrell, trustee, Brenda Gale Harrell Revocable Trust, 2402 Bradford Drive N., Apt. 3A, Wilson, no stamp; From Luis Alberto Montalvo Gonzalez to Lillian Lopez, 5009 Trappers Road NW, Wilson, no stamp; From […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from June 17-21 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Jacob Eddie Brantley
Jacob "Jakie" Eddie Brantley, 76 of Wilson went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate. Jakie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Sandra […] The post Jacob Eddie Brantley first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Post 13 flops in regular-season finale at Wayne County
GOLDSBORO — The Wilson American Legion baseball regular season ended Friday night with a 12-9 loss to Wayne County Post 11 that was a bit like Post 13’s season. Wilson finished 14-8 overall and 5-5 in Area I East Division play with its third loss in a row and fourth in the last five games after one of its best […] The post Post 13 flops in regular-season finale at Wayne County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tobs pummel Salamanders 11-6
HOLLY SPRINGS — The Wilson Tobs returned to summer collegiate baseball Coastal Plain League play Friday without a hitch in their swing after two days off in an 11-6 win over the Holly Springs Salamanders at Ting Stadium. The Tobs piled up 12 hits, including three doubles and outfielder Mackenzie Wainwright’s CPL-leading ninth home run of the summer, as they […] The post Tobs pummel Salamanders 11-6 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Key-White, Hicks, Whitehead claim Junior Olympic state titles for Wide Awake
CONCORD — Led by its three individual state champions at the USA Track and Field North Carolina Association Junior Olympic Championships last weekend, the Wilson Wide Awake Elite Track Club racked up a whopping 39 qualifiers for the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Texas in late July. The top 12 finishers in each event proceeded directly to […] The post Key-White, Hicks, Whitehead claim Junior Olympic state titles for Wide Awake first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Area Calendar, June 29-30, 2024
Saturday, June 29 Summer Collegiate Baseball Greenville Yard Gnomes at Wilson Tobs, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30 Summer Collegiate Baseball Wilson Tobs at Tri-City Chili Peppers, 6 p.m. The post Area Calendar, June 29-30, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water
Wilson County Water Services is encouraging customers in its Southwest and Southeast water districts to be mindful of their water usage and efficiency due to moderate drought conditions. The county issued a voluntary water use reduction advisory Friday for its customers. “Due to the recent hot and dry conditions, we’re trying to be proactive to avoid mandatory water restrictions in […] The post County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Super-soaked satisfaction as park opens
Wilson’s new All Children’s Splash Pad opened with screams of joy from hundreds of wonderfully wet children Thursday. Mayor Carlton Stevens pushed the button to start the water flowing in the new 3,000-square-foot water feature recently completed at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex. “Children, are you ready?” Stevens called out to a bunch of swimsuit-wearing children eager to get super […] The post Super-soaked satisfaction as park opens first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farmers battle hot, dry conditions
Farmer Stephen Daniels doesn’t have a traditional rain dance. “My rain dance is going out there and turning on the water pump,” Daniels said on Wednesday. Growers across Wilson County are facing unusually dry conditions and a lingering heat wave with temperatures approaching 100 degrees many days. “It’s been a good three weeks since we have had any sizable rain,” […] The post Farmers battle hot, dry conditions first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Burlington opens doors, donates $5,000 to Jones Elementary
Folks lined up and were ready to shop before the doors officially opened Friday morning at the new Burlington location in Wilson. The national discount retailer celebrated its grand opening in a special way, too. Burlington donated $5,000 to Jones Elementary School through its long-standing partnership with the national nonprofit organization AdoptAClassroom.org. Jones teachers and staff were present for the […] The post Burlington opens doors, donates $5,000 to Jones Elementary first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Chinese Taipei team bombards Tobs 9-1 in exhibition game
The Chinese Taipei national collegiate team unveiled a potent offensive attack during a 9-1 victory over the summer collegiate baseball Wilson Tobs in an exhibition game Thursday, June 27, at Fleming Stadium. The nine from Taiwan roped 12 hits, including three doubles and a grand slam, in the one-sided win. Chinese Taipei, in the United States to take on the […] The post Chinese Taipei team bombards Tobs 9-1 in exhibition game first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sounds of Summer concerts resume at First Christian Church
First Christian Church’s sixth annual Sounds of Summer Series starts at noon Wednesday, July 3, with Raleigh soprano Ginger Jones-Robinson and her collaborative pianist, Alan Rudell. Additional concerts will be July 17 with pianist Dexter Ruffin, Aug. 7 with soprano Elizabeth Winstead and pianist Casey Childers and Aug. 21 with tenor Matthew Joyner and pianist Matthew Young. These concerts are […] The post Sounds of Summer concerts resume at First Christian Church first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Church news: Churches plan weekly services
St. Paul has Sunday early morning service St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, will have an 8 a.m. service Sunday, June 30. Pastor Chester L. Aycock will be speaker. Music will be provided by the mass choir. The church is located at 4009 Lake Wilson Road. Life in the Word has Sunday service Life in the Word Ministry […] The post Church news: Churches plan weekly services first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Post 13 slide continues at Pitt County
WINTERVILLE — A late-season slide continued for the Wilson American Legion Post 13 baseball team with a 9-2 loss Thursday to host Pitt County Post 39 on the Pitt Community College diamond. Pitt County grabbed the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fifth and then tacked on five more runs in the sixth for the final margin. […] The post Post 13 slide continues at Pitt County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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