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Community forum on opioids draws a full house in Bailey
A community forum in Bailey Town Hall was well-attended Thursday night by attentive residents, many of whom shared their ideas on how Nash County can best combat the opioid addiction crisis. Tia Foula, assistant county manager of Nash County and the county’s opioid settlement manager, welcomed the gathering in the packed Bailey Board of Commissioners meeting room and thanked them for attending. “I have the great pleasure of helping to...
Ginny Mohrbutter: The Twin Counties' tornado recovery — one year later
How can we forget July 19, 2023, when an EF-3 Tornado hit our Twin Counties community? The winds reached speeds of 150 miles per hour and left a path of destruction across our community. From Dortches in Nash County to the Pfizer Plant and over to Edgecombe County, the tornado snapped trees, destroyed homes and left a debris field for miles. Tornado responders were on the scene immediately — our law enforcement, emergency management, fire departments, governmental leaders, nonprofit agencies, volunteers, faith leaders and many...
Pfizer laying off at least 210 in Nash, Lee counties
Pfizer Inc. plans to lay off at least 210 workers in Lee and Nash counties following a failed clinical trial for a muscular dystrophy treatment that was being developed by the global drugmaker, and as demand for other products declines. The layoffs include 150 positions in Sanford and another 60...
New ECC scholarship honors Tolson
Friends, family and colleagues gathered at a Carolinas Gateway Partnership event recently to celebrate Norris Tolson, a lifelong public servant. A native of Pinetops, Tolson served in numerous regional and state positions, including as president of Carolinas Gateway Partnership before stepping down. To honor his many contributions to the Partnership and the community, the E. Norris Tolson Endowed Scholarship has been established at Edgecombe Community College. The Partnership secured gifts...
Historic reunion includes tour of Nash County
A grand family reunion brought more than 130 people from across the nation to Nash County recently. The 2024 Ealy family reunion, which was held July 18-21 in Raleigh, included a special tour of the birthplace of the family’s patriarch, and the tour featured other significant Nash County sites. This was the first reunion the Ealy family held in North Carolina, and it was also the family’s golden anniversary. In...
Exhibit shines spotlight on NC sculptors
Thursday, July 11 was another exciting night at the Wilson Arts Center as a huge crowd showed up for the opening reception of the Group Sculpture Invitational Exhibition. The showcase features the works of local and regional artists in a wide range of styles and materials. Artists include Tom Braswell and Jo Brown from Wilson; Greg Carter, Jane Cheer, Kelly […] The post Exhibit shines spotlight on NC sculptors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local candidates outline priorities in election races
Local and regional candidates got the chance last wek to tell a gathering of voters downtown why they should cast ballots for them in the Nov. 5 general election. Among those who spoke briefly July 18 at Moe & D’s restaurant, grill and bar were James Mercer, a Democratic candidate for N.C. Senate; Nash County Board of Education members LaShawnda Washington and Sharonda Thomas Bullock; and Jamon Whitfield, a District 2 candidate running unopposed for one of the seven school board seats up for grabs...
Hospital foundation receives 2nd Food Lion Feeds grant
ROCKY MOUNT — To advance its mission of improving patient outcomes beyond the hospital’s walls, the UNC Health Nash Foundation relies on funding provided by individual donors and philanthropic organizations. Recently, the foundation was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, marking the second consecutive year Food Lion’s support will help the UNC Health Nash Inpatient […] The post Hospital foundation receives 2nd Food Lion Feeds grant first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tobs facing Mission Impossible after another rainout
Nothing wrong with assembling a stout army to fight the collegiate summer league version of Mission Impossible. That was the scenario in rain-soaked Fleming Stadium on Thursday night, when the host Wilson Tobs were scheduled to oppose overall, second-half and first-half East Division of the Coastal Plain League champion Peninsula. Rain fell much of the day, and at approximately 4 […] The post Tobs facing Mission Impossible after another rainout first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70
Packaging manufacturer Placon Corp. is closing a plant in Wilson and laying off 70 workers, the company told state officials this week. The Madison, Wisconsin-based company, which makes food containers out of recycled plastic, told the state Department of Commerce on Wednesday that it is closing its 140,000-square-foot facility at 2540 Wilco Blvd. by Aug. 2.
Eighteen Barton Athletic Teams Garner NJCAA Academic Honors
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Eighteen athletic teams within Barton Community College were recognized recently by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in announcing its 2023-24 Academic Teams of the Year achievements. Compiling a cumulative 3.24 GPA across Barton’s twenty-two athletic teams reporting to the NJCAA list, twelve...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
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