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Area students awarded scholarships from The Links
Two area students have been awarded the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship given annually by the Wilson-Rocky Mount-Tarboro Chapter of The Links. Jade Brown, a student at South Central High School in Greenville, and Patrice McGrue, a student at Rocky Mount High School were recognized for dedication to their studies and contributions to their respective school communities. Brown aspires to become a physician therapist, aiming to impact the collegiate or professional level. McGrue has plans to become a pediatric nurse to provide quality health care and support children with medical needs. Both will attend North Carolina Central University in Durham in the fall. The scholarship is awarded to exceptional high school students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community commitment.
Area Calendar, May 15-16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15 High School Baseball NCHSAA playoffs, third round — 2-A: Bunn at Greene Central, 7 p.m.; 1-A: Roxboro Community at Wilson Prep, 7 p.m. High School Softball NCHSAA 3-A playoffs, third round — Dixon at Southern Nash, 6 p.m. High School Boys Tennis NCHSAA dual-team playoffs, semifinals — Carrboro at Fike, 4 p.m. Thursday, May 16 High School […] The post Area Calendar, May 15-16, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Down to Business: Plan to shop at Saturday’s Spring Ferrell Supply Market
The biannual Spring Ferrell Supply Market is making its way back to Lucama Saturday for a day filled with shopping and fellowship. Genny Bailey hosts the event with her sisters, Jill Ferrell Robertson and Gretchen Jenkins, at their grandparents’ home at 5337 Scott Church Road in Lucama. “People come from all over North Carolina, so it’s really exciting,” Bailey said. […] The post Down to Business: Plan to shop at Saturday’s Spring Ferrell Supply Market first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Warriors ousted by Cougars in 3rd round
NEWPORT — The upset run of the Hunt High School varsity baseball team in the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs ended in the third round Monday night on the Croatan High diamond with an 8-0 loss to 3-A Coastal Conference champion Croatan. The Warriors battled Croatan, the No. 7 seed among 32 East Region qualifiers, on scoreless terms through three innings. However, […] The post Warriors ousted by Cougars in 3rd round first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deputies can use Lucama Town Hall office space
LUCAMA——The town board of commissioners unanimously agreed to allow deputies from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office to continue using office space at the Lucama Town Hall. Sheriff Calvin L. Woodard Jr., informed the town on Dec. 28 that the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office would not renew its contract with the town for directed patrols as of June 30. Deputies will […] The post Deputies can use Lucama Town Hall office space first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Elm City commissioners approve long-lost meeting minutes
More than a year late, the Elm City Board of Commissioners has approved minutes from a March 2023 special meeting where commissioners agreed to spend federal tax dollars on projects that included repaving a sitting commissioner’s sidewalk and driveway. On Jan. 31, The Wilson Times filed a public records request for minutes from the March 23, 2023, special meeting. City […] The post Elm City commissioners approve long-lost meeting minutes first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bruins rally past NJ into 2nd round
KENLY — A two-goal deficit wasn’t enough to keep Beddingfield High from its first NCHSAA 2-A playoff win in eight years Monday as the Bruins rallied for a 3-2 victory at North Johnston. The rubber match between 2-A Neuse 6 Conference rivals went the No. 20-seeded Bruins’ way despite falling behind 2-0 to the No. 13 Panthers. Beddingfield got two […] The post Bruins rally past NJ into 2nd round first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Saving Union Station Event Postponed
The Saving Union Station event scheduled for Tuesday at 101 N. Carolina Street, has been postponed until June 4 due to the threat of thunderstorms in the forecast for Tuesday. Tuesday’s event was scheduled to feature a regional Eastern Carolina Rail meeting, hosted by members of the Eastern Carolina Rail Coalition, a non-profit advocacy group dedicated to returning passenger service to the Port City of Wilmington.
Our Opinion: Barton graduates persevered through pandemic to learn
THUMBS UP to Barton College’s newest alumni, the 258 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the school’s 122nd commencement exercises on Saturday. Like Barton’s Bulldog mascot, the Class of 2024 exudes tenacity. Many grads who completed bachelor’s degrees endured COVID-19 disruptions during their freshman and sophomore years in 2020-21 and 2021-22. “From navigating the complexities of remote learning […] The post Our Opinion: Barton graduates persevered through pandemic to learn first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Fike’s Boyette registers 2nd straight top-10 finish at NCHSAA championships
SOUTHERN PINES — Ethan Boyette’s high school golf career didn’t end the way he’d long dreamed it would — hoisting a state championship trophy — but the Fike High senior braved a downpour Tuesday, May 14, to shoot a 2-under-par 70 in the final round of the NCHSAA 3-A championship at Longleaf Golf and Family Club. Boyette, who carded an […] The post Fike’s Boyette registers 2nd straight top-10 finish at NCHSAA championships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hunt heads into round 2 after blanking Croatan
The Hunt High girls soccer team spent the first 25 minutes of Monday’s NCHSAA 3-A opening-round match focusing, concentrating and establishing a foundation for shutting down Croatan’s scoring options, which, said Hunt head coach Richard Frazier, was a main objective. The rest of the way on the Warriors’ pitch in mild temperatures and under cloudy skies, the Warriors absolutely dominated […] The post Hunt heads into round 2 after blanking Croatan first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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