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‘Crime tourists’ linked to 50 cases nationwide charged in 18 North Carolina home break-ins
Three men have been arrested in connection to a series of home break-ins that are believed to be coordinated through a larger criminal network of South American theft groups, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Eagles fly past Cyclones in first JV football game
Sallie B. Howard School started its varsity eight-player football program last year and Thursday the Eagles had a successful debut for their junior varsity team with a 34-14 victory at Community Christian School. “I was proud of the guys and how many of them stepped up,” said Eagles varsity head coach Marquis Spell. “I believe some of them surprised themselves.” […] The post Eagles fly past Cyclones in first JV football game first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Five Knights score in shutout of Harrells Christian
After taking its first loss Tuesday in a young boys soccer season so far, Greenfield School bounced back cleanly with a 6-0 shutout of visiting Harrells Christian on a spectacular Thursday evening, Aug. 22, at Forbes Field. Five different players scored for the Knights in the nonconference outing, lifting them to 2-1 under first-year head coach George Venturella. Greenfield, which […] The post Five Knights score in shutout of Harrells Christian first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firefighters respond to west Raleigh apartments
There was a large fire and police response Friday morning at Driftwood Manor apartments in west Raleigh. Before 3 a.m., crews responded to a fire at 1223 Teakwood Place, in the Driftwood Manor apartments near Western Boulevard. Radio traffic indicated the fire cleared. At 4 a.m., fire trucks were leaving...
Two are graduates of Central Carolina
SANFORD — Two Johnston County residents graduated Aug. 13 from Central Carolina Community College. They were Jessica Holland and Anna Shafritz. “This is your day, this is your moment, and you need to enjoy it so that you can remember it with joy,” Lisa M. Chapman, the school’s president, told the graduates. “I want to thank you for how you […] The post Two are graduates of Central Carolina first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Food truck hit by gunfire on Barrington Drive; Wake County Sheriff's Office investigates
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in which a food truck was struck by gunfire on Friday night. Deputies responded around 9:15 p.m. to reports of gunshots in the 2500 block of Barrington Drive, near Raleigh. There were no injuries reported, but a food truck...
Garner man charged in child exploitation case, police say
Garner man arrested, charged with sexually expoliting a child. Police arrested a Garner man Thursday accused of sexually exploiting a minor. According to the Garner Police Department, police officers, investigators with the State Bureau of Investigations and Homeland Security agents searched an apartment on the 900 block of 7th Avenue.
School board names new principal
The Wake County Board of Education has named Amy Light principal of Heritage Middle School. Light previously served as principal of North Forest Pines Elementary School. The change was approved at the board’s Aug. 20 meeting. Other personnel changes approved at the meeting include: Interim Principal Stephen Mares, retiree to interim principal at North Forest Pines Elementary. Assistant Principals Carl McDaniel, applicant to […] The post School board names new principal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County tourism up from 2022, visitors bringing in nearly $4 billion
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County is welcoming more visitors than ever, and that means big money. The county welcomed a whopping 18.5 million visitors in 2023. It’s nearly four percent more visitors than the county saw in 2022. “People have absolutely discovered Raleigh and Wake County, we...
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