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5 pounds of marijuana, $8K seized in Rocky Mount, police say
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was arrested for having over five pounds of marijuana, according to the Rocky Mount Police Department. On Thursday shortly after 6:10 p.m., the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to the 700 block of Branch Street regarding a narcotics violation after conducting a weeks-long investigation.
Charles B. Aycock English Teacher Arrested on Friday
PIKEVILLE — Charles B. Aycock High School English teacher Andrew Clifton Richards, 37, Walstonburg, was arrested on Friday morning. On April 26, a female filed a report with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office alleging an inappropriate relationship with a teacher while she was a student at Charles B. Aycock.
Demons’ leaky D leads to Warriors’ run-rule win
With not a lot at stake except pride for the regular-season varsity softball finale Friday night at Hunt, the host Warriors rode a nine-run first inning to a 10-0 run-rule win over archrival Fike in five innings. Hunt ended a three-game skid that saw the Warriors go toe-to-toe with 3-A Quad County Conference champion South Johnston and No. 3 West […] The post Demons’ leaky D leads to Warriors’ run-rule win first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Reid Street project will ‘get rolling’ in September
The city of Wilson announced nearly $1.9 million dollars in upgrades to the Reid Street Community Center almost a year ago, but the project has been stalled because no one bid on the first phase that would address the challenges of the aging pool. Thursday morning, Parks and Recreation Director David Lee explained to the council members at their monthly […] The post Reid Street project will ‘get rolling’ in September first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 22-26
The following deed transfers for the week of April 22-26 have been recorded in the Wilson County Register of Deeds Office: From Katherine Jennette Reason to Barton Queen, 5202 and 5210 N.C. Highway 42 E., Elm City, $390,000; From Starlight Homes of North Carolina LLC to Donnette Thomas, 3509 Walker Drive W. Apt. C, Wilson, $240,000; From Starlight Homes of […] The post Deed transfers: Wilson County transactions from April 22-26 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
School reassignments could affect 1,000 Nash students: Board set to vote Monday on attendance zones
As many as 1,000 Nash County students would be reassigned to different schools beginning in August under a plan that is scheduled to be approved Monday. The board of education for the Nash County Public Schools system is set to vote on new school attendance zones as part of the upcoming demerger of the two school systems in the Twin Counties. Four school facilities will become part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools system next school year, and about 1,200 students living on the Edgecombe...
Don’t let your habits turn bad
Edith Wharton, the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, once said, “The producer of old age is habit: the deathly process of doing the same thing in the same way at the same hour day after day, first from carelessness, then from inclination, at last from cowardice or inertia. Habit is necessary; but it is the habit of having […] The post Don’t let your habits turn bad first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Nash County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists
Nash County Public Schools will honor educators during next week’s National Teacher Appreciation Week. At a ceremony to be held Tuesday, the school district will award top educators from among 18 finalists in five categories: Teacher of the Year, Teacher Assistant of the Year, First-Year Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year and Principal of the Year. The Telegram asked finalists to tell readers about themselves. Here is what they had to say: Larry G. Black Jr. ...
W.B. Bullock remembered for serving nation, city, church
A former assistant city manager who also served as an interim city manager fought back tears after the funeral for former City Councilman W.B. Bullock on Thursday at Englewood United Methodist Church. “It was a great service,” Peter Varney said. During part of the service, attendees were permitted to stand up and comment about Bullock. ...
Bruins bow to Gators in finale
With only one senior in Hannah Lucas, the Beddingfield High softball program under first-year head coach Mitch Hayes has a lot with which to build for the future with six freshmen and five sophomores on the roster. Beddingfield finished 1-14 overall and 0-10 and in last place in the 2-A Neuse 6 Conference after a 14-3 loss to Spring Creek […] The post Bruins bow to Gators in finale first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘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.
Rocky Mount firearm examiner aims to solve more crimes, faster
New data shows the impact of a fire examiner at the Rocky Mount Police Department. The Rocky Mount Police Department is one of only a few cities in eastern North Carolina that analyze firearms in-house. The firearm examiner analyzed 5,950 cartridge casings and 417 firearms for more than 30 police...
Do you know him? Man wanted for felony larceny at Z’s Smoke House, Rocky Mount police say
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators are looking for help to identify a man they said stole from a tobacco shop, the Rocky Mount Police Department said Wednesday. At about 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, officers said a man entered Z’s Smoke House on the 1600 block of Northern Blvd. and was involved in a felony larceny.
Area Calendar, May 4-5, 2024
Saturday, May 4 High School Baseball North Edgecombe at Wilson Prep, 9:30 a.m.; MACAA playoffs at Faith Christian, Goldsboro, third-place game — Community Christian vs. New Life, 10 a.m. High School Softball North Edgecombe at Wilson Prep, 9:30 a.m. High School Girls Soccer MACAA playoffs at Faith Christian, Goldsboro, championship — Community Christian vs. Christ Covenant, 1 p.m. High School […] The post Area Calendar, May 4-5, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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