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School district hires 17 new teachers
Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or […] The post School district hires 17 new teachers first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bailey firefighters help battle church blaze
The Bailey Fire Department’s ladder truck came in handy Thursday as firefighters from at least 11 volunteer departments converged on a rural Wilson County church that caught fire from a lightning strike. Officials say lightning struck the steeple of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church at 7335 Springfield School Road west of Lucama. When the burning roof collapsed, Bailey firefighters sprayed the […] The post Bailey firefighters help battle church blaze first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lucama church family unites for worship days after lightning strikes steeple
A Wilson County church family gathered in a different venue than usual on Sunday, unwavering in their faith. Spring Hill Presbyterian Church members held a service in the fellowship hall days after the church burned down following a lightning strike. A neighbor said a bolt hit the steeple, which eventually fell. No one was hurt.
Carterican claims top Big Rock Kids prize
For the second straight year, a fishing boat with major Wilson connections has claimed the top prize in the Big Rock Kids Tournament, a July offshoot of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament held each June out of Morehead City. Carterican — which is owned by brothers Jamie Smith of...
County offers tax calculator tool for property owners
If you don’t want to wait until your property tax bill arrives in the mail mid-August you can check out the county’s online tax calculator and get an idea of what you might owe. “This can be used as a tool to help people prepare for their tax bills to set up payment arrangements and property budget,” said Wilson County […] The post County offers tax calculator tool for property owners first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local politicians weigh-in on Biden’s decision to leave presidential race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he is ending his candidacy for president following weeks of speculation after a poor showing in a debate against former President Donald Trump. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the […] The post Local politicians weigh-in on Biden’s decision to leave presidential race first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lightning Strike Ignites Devastating Fire at Historic Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Lucama
A severe thunderstorm on yesterday afternoon has been cited as the cause of a devastating fire that reduced the Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Lucama, Wilson County, to ruins. A lightning strike reportedly ignited the church's steeple before the roof, eventually collapsed under the flames. Sources such as WCNC report that the incident drew quite the crowd with many onlookers documenting smoke and fire erupting from the structure. In a testament to the severity of the blaze, the intervention required the combined forces of eight different fire departments and over an hour to subdue.
Presbyterian church burns after possible lightning strike hits steeple: 'It just breaks your heart'
Thursday's storms left a trail of damage in their wake, including in Wilson County where a church was destroyed after possible lightning struck its steeple.Fire crews said the Springhill Presbyterian Church is a total loss after that lightning strike set the church ablaze."We are a community church, a family church, and everybody just comes together when we need to," said Linda Barnes, who's been worshipping there for over 60 years.She said it's not the first time their congregation has had to overcome adversity."Hurricane, I guess. And whenever the band was in 1993 or 94 and it peeled the roof off...
Lightning strikes church steeple, sparking major fire in Wilson County
Lightning strikes church steeple in Wilson County, causes massive fire. A lightning strike is blamed for destroying a Wilson County church during severe weather Thursday afternoon. Neighbors said a fire started in the steeple of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Lucama, causing the roof to collapse. The fire took place...
Court case against town of Elm City continued
WILSON — Superior Court Judge L. Lamont Wiggins continued Elm City resident Gabe Merando’s case against the town of Elm City, Mayor Tawanda Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Tammie Atkinson and Commissioner Bridget Wimberley on Monday. Merando filed a motion for relief from judgment, temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on June 28, claiming the board broke state law in passing […] The post Court case against town of Elm City continued first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lightning strikes NC church steeple, sparking major fire
WILSON COUNTY, N.C. — A lightning strike is blamed for destroying a Wilson County church during severe weather Thursday afternoon. Neighbors said a fire started in the steeple of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Lucama, causing the roof to collapse. Download the WCNC Charlotte app for the latest breaking...
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