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‘It has to come down’: Protesters call for monument’s removal from courthouse square
Peaceful protesters united Wednesday and called on county officials to remove a nearly century-old monument from the courthouse square that displays an image of the American flag and Confederate battle flag. “It has to come down,” said Michael Clanton, pastor of Antioch Outreach Church Ministries in Wilson. “It represents hate to me.” A few dozen people gathered in front of […] The post ‘It has to come down’: Protesters call for monument’s removal from courthouse square first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson community to rally Wednesday morning for removal of confederate monument at courthouse
A rally will be held in Wilson Wednesday morning as part of a community effort to remove a confederate monument. The monument is located outside the Wilson County Courthouse on Nash Street. "There's been no threats of violence, but we have placed barricades near the intersections of the courthouse as...
Beddingfield High School - Zierea Lewis-Hall
BIOGRAPHY: I am Zierea Lewis-Hall, a senior at Beddingfield High School. Along with that, I take dual enrollment courses at Wilson Community College. I’m the middle child of three kids and have always been the balance of the household. I have a younger sister who attends Beddingfield and an older brother whose interest is trade school. I have a passion for clothes, hair, and singing. As a young female, I’ve always been independent and wanted to do things on my own. My independence inspires me to become an entrepreneur and run my own clothing business. To do so, I plan to attend UNC Charlotte and receive a good education.
Driver breached checkpoint, nearly hit deputies
A Farmville man faces felony charges after authorities say he drove through a license checkpoint and nearly hit two deputies with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office last week. Tazavian Jonta Webb, 21, of 2784 N.C. 121 in Farmville, faces two counts of felony assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon and one count each of felony fleeing […] The post Driver breached checkpoint, nearly hit deputies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Murder, accessory charges filed against Walstonburg man
Charges against a Walstonburg man arrested in an April 15 shooting death on Third Street in west Greenville include murder and accessory after the fact, according to jail records. Zy’quan Malik Johnson, 21, 93 Jamal Sarsour St., was arrested in Rocky Mount the next night with the assistance of the Rocky Mount Police Department, the Greenville Police Department said. He was detained in the Edgecombe County Jail and later booked...
Historical marker details origins of Rest Haven Cemetery
Rest Haven Cemetery’s history lies between a cluster of trees on a hill in the middle of the property. That’s where the late Sarah and Jesse Barnes are buried despite there being no grave markers. The Barnes relatives always heard stories about how their family once owned the 38-acre tract of land now known as Rest Haven Cemetery. “It was […] The post Historical marker details origins of Rest Haven Cemetery first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Have some fun at Saturday’s Maggiepalooza
Maggiepalooza at the Park, a dog and family fun day, returns Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. The event is held in conjunction with the Wilson Farmer and Artisans Market. Maggiepalooza is presented by The Maggie Society, a canine rescue, rehabilitation and education group. Saturday’s event will feature dogs available for adoption, face painting, […] The post Have some fun at Saturday’s Maggiepalooza first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Buchan, Demons hold off Warriors
April has been a cruel month for both the varsity baseball teams from Fike and Hunt, but the Golden Demons are bounding into May and what’s left of the season with grins on their faces after a 12-6 win over the Warriors on Tuesday night at Gilbert Ferrell Field. The Demons climbed into sixth place in the 3-A Quad County […] The post Buchan, Demons hold off Warriors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Stantonsburg buys old clinic for new town hall
STANTONSBURG — Residents will soon have a new town hall after the town officially purchased 312 S. Main St. from Duke LifePoint's Wilson Medical Center for $356,000 last week. Brian Hawley, town manager, said the plan is to replace the existing town hall at 108 E. Commercial Ave. and consolidate the town’s departments into one building. “The property was purchased […] The post Stantonsburg buys old clinic for new town hall first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cyclones run past Warriors 6-1 into MACAA semis
For a team loaded with high-level youth soccer players at the middle school level, Community Christian may no longer be able to conceal its “secret weapon” in Gracie Beamon. The Cyclones junior defender played lockdown defense and even scored a goal, her third, as CCS knocked off visiting Gramercy Christian of Newport 6-1 in the first round of the Mid-Atlantic […] The post Cyclones run past Warriors 6-1 into MACAA semis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Goldsboro Police Hosting “Coffee With a Cop”
The Goldsboro Police Department is hosting “Coffee With a Cop” from 8 a.m. to 11 on May 7 at Target, located at 1204 Sunburst Drive. “Coffee With a Cop,” is an opportunity to ask any questions, bring up concerns, or to just get to know some officers over a cup of coffee.
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