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WCA dominance evident in county XC sweep
The “secret” to Wilson Christian Academy’s sustained success with its cross-country program was on full display Monday, Oct. 7, after the Chargers and Lady Chargers completed their first sweep of the Wilson County Cross-Country Championships in the 17th edition held at Wilson Christian for the fourth time. On the front row of the victorious combined team photo sat a line […] The post WCA dominance evident in county XC sweep first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ENC organizations step up to help in Helene recovery out west
'Fairwinds Aviation' flies supplies, from Wayne County to Ash County. Hundreds of miles separate eastern North Carolina from some of the communities hardest hit by Helene, yet volunteers are stepping throughout the region to help recover. Since Sunday, Fairwinds Aviation, an aviation training center based in Wayne County, has delivered...
Eric Church Extends ‘To Beat The Devil’ Residency At His Nashville Bar Chief’s, Adds Four New Dates
Keep 'em coming, Chief. When Eric Church opened his new Nashville bar, Chief's, this past spring, he announced that he would be performing a 19-show residency called To Beat The Devil at the bar's music venue, the Neon Steeple. The result was a Church show unlike any other. From a surprise choir to never-before-heard stories about his life and career, the show gave fans an intimate look at Church and an unforgettable experience. (You can read more about it here if you want, but just be warned that it contains spoilers). Well Church wrapped up his run of 19 shows this summer -...
Letter: The lineman from Rocky Mount are amazing
Our neighborhood on Peach Street in Shelby was devastated on the morning of Sept. 27 by Hurricane Helene. We received 4-5 inches of rain the day before, and the ground was soaked. The wind and sound of falling trees woke us around 5 a.m. Needless to say, we were without power, and many of my neighbors had trees on their homes for days. ...
United Way's area tornado recovery fund rekindled
An effort to help victims of the tornado that struck the Twin Counties in July 2023 has been reactivated in the aftermath of the recent tornado that damaged a commercial area and a residential area off the North Wesleyan Boulevard corridor. United Way Tar River Region Executive Director Ginny Mohrbutter, in a phone interview, said that the Twin County Recovery Fund became active again for people who want to make contributions to help people who have been affected by the tornado that struck the area...
Brantley receives honor, new role at Barton College
Michael K. Brantley, associate professor of English at Barton College in Wilson, has been named the third faculty member to hold the distinguished Elizabeth H. Jordan Endowed Chair of Southern Literature. Brantley’s appointment was effective at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. In addition to his current teaching responsibilities in the English program, Brantley’s new role includes oversight of […] The post Brantley receives honor, new role at Barton College first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Construction on NC 222 starts in Fountain
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Town of Fountain will have construction work starting on Monday. The work focuses on resurfacing a half-mile section of NC 222. The project will start with replacing curbs and gutters, driveways and sidewalks along the highway where US 258 crosses. This section of the highway will be closed on […]
High school roundup: Conley stung with first loss of season
The seemingly unstoppable roll that began in mid-August for the D.H. Conley volleyball team came to a temporary halt as mid-October nears. The Vikings, at the front end of another hectic, three-match week to close out the regular season, fell to red hot Green Level, 3-1, on Monday night at Conley. The 18-2 Gators traded the first two sets with the Vikings (19-1), but they won the last two of...
Nashville Town Council tackles sports, entertainment projects
Sports and entertainment in and around the town of Nashville got a bit of a boost last week from elected leaders. The Nashville Town Council recently approved expenditures for sound systems and scoreboards for the Glover Park ball fields and booked a band to play for the opening day of the Nashville Farmers Market in April. Nash County and the town of Nashville have an interlocal agreement for athletics programs,...
Gun safety presentation at library covers the basics
For anyone with firearms, law enforcement officers say it’s crucial that those who choose to arm for self-protection understand safe and responsible operation of those weapons. Toward that end, Rocky Mount police Cpl. R.L. Miller, a 23-year veteran of the police department, gave a presentation on what he called “basic, general gun safety” Thursday afternoon at Braswell Memorial Library in downtown Rocky Mount. According to research by Johns Hopkins University,...
NC Board of Transportation to honor Boddie-Noell Enterprises
NASHVILLE — The N.C. Board of Transportation will visit Nashville on Wednesday to honor a pair of local entrepreneurs. Late brothers Nick and Mayo Boddie — who formed Boddie-Noell Enterprises in 1961 to become Hardee’s franchisees — will have the U.S. Highway 64 Bypass bridge dedicated in their honor. The bridge crosses N.C. Highway 58 in Nashville. Expected to […] The post NC Board of Transportation to honor Boddie-Noell Enterprises first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Gryphons hold Bulldogs on final drive, seal victory
The Rocky Mount defense had been on the field for 20 plays on Nash Central’s final possession as the Bulldogs drove 81 yards in four minutes. But the Gryphons needed one final play — and one final stop — to secure the win, and they got it. An incomplete pass in the end zone as time expired sealed the home team’s 13-7 Big East 2A/3A Conference victory at Gryphons Stadium...
School system gets safety grant
A federal grant targeting school violence prevention is helping schools in Edgecombe County upgrade their security features. Edgecombe County Public Schools recently announced the new safety initiatives that are made possible by the $469,985 grant. Susan Hoke, the school system’s communication coordinator, said the grant will be used to implement comprehensive safety measures at schools across the district. ...
Howell Woods welcomes bald eagle
FOUR OAKS — Lady Bird, a bald eagle, has found her forever home at Johnston Community College’s Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center. The eagle is named for former First Lady Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, whose dedication to conservation inspired Howell Woods’ mission to promote environmental education and stewardship. The 6-year-old bald eagle comes to JCC from the American Wildlife Refuge, […] The post Howell Woods welcomes bald eagle first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Garden club accents downtown ahead of festival
The Spring Hope Garden Club took downtown under its care on Sept. 28, planting new flowers and smartening up the area for the Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival. In total, 60 mums and eight flats of pansies were bedded. “We change out the flowers from summer flowers — the zinnias and the petunias — to mums for the Pumpkin Festival […] The post Garden club accents downtown ahead of festival first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
High school roundup: Greene Central completes soccer sweep of Panthers
The Greene Central soccer team took another vital step toward the Eastern Plains Conference soccer crown on Monday night in Snow Hill with their second win of the season against fellow contender North Pitt. Greene Central (10-3, 4-0 EPC) notched its eighth consecutive victory. It came after the visiting Panthers (13-2-1, 4-1-1) held a 2-1 lead at halftime but were stunned by three unanswered Rams goals in the second half. ...
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