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Missing, endangered alert issued for 72-year-old Johnston County man
SELMA, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons issued a missing endangered alert for a Johnston County man on Wednesday night. At 10:11 p.m., the alert was issued for 72-year-old Willie Ray Jackson, who was last seen on Laramie Lane in Selma and is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment.
Church news: Churches have special services this week
Outreach of Church Love has giveaway Outreach of Love Ministry will give away food and clothes at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Mount Sinai Church of Christ, 119 Garner St. First Missionary Baptist has Ladies’ Day on Sunday First Missionary Baptist Church of Lucama will celebrate Ladies’ Day at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, May 26. Speaker will be the Rev. […] The post Church news: Churches have special services this week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
If you don’t know, you don’t know — and that’s OK
How often have you heard that the loudest one in the room is often not the most confident? That the one taking up the most room, making the most noise, is rarely the bravest, rarely the most certain? As a young athlete, I found this was really hard to believe. It always seemed that my teammates who talked the most […] The post If you don’t know, you don’t know — and that’s OK first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
WAAT seniors celebrate graduation
Thirty-eight Wilson Academy of Applied Technology graduates received their diplomas on May 16. The high school graduation ceremony was held at the early college. Graduating seniors had the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and associate degree. Many students also graduated from Wilson Community College on May 17. “We are incredibly proud of them and wish them all […] The post WAAT seniors celebrate graduation first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson wetland project takes aim at pollution
Kudos to the city of Wilson and the Park-Mercer Flow-Through Wetland project (“Wetland park is a natural water filter,” front page, May 21). Constructed stormwater wetlands have a very good track record for effectively and efficiently reducing peak runoff rates, along with stabilizing flow into other discharge points. More importantly: Constructed wetlands naturally aid — without using other manmade conventional […] The post Wilson wetland project takes aim at pollution first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Anti-mask bill targets crime, not health choices
The recent letter to the editor “Mask ban would lead to discriminatory enforcement” uses language that creates fear to oppose legislation being considered to impose stronger penalties on those wearing masks while committing a crime. Read the bill. It is clear that a person committing a crime while wearing a mask could face stronger penalties. It also provides exceptions for […] The post Anti-mask bill targets crime, not health choices first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FARRIS & THOMAS LAW FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Fike’s Adkins sisters were high achievers all around
Whether it’s because each had the other to push towards a common goal, twin sisters Caroline and Kathryn Adkins set extremely high standards for themselves — and each other — and achieved most of their goals as graduation from Fike High awaits. The twins, who sit atop the all-time wins pile for Fike girls tennis and are tied for No. […] The post FARRIS & THOMAS LAW FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Fike’s Adkins sisters were high achievers all around first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police identify man killed, 2 officers involved in Wilson shootout
WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — Two Wilson police officers and a deceased man were identified on Memorial Day after an officer-involved shooting on Sunday. On Sunday at 12:30 a.m., officers with the Wilson Police Department responded to the 900 block of Hood Street regarding a shots fired call. Officers arrived...
Teen driver busted in hit-and-run after man critically injured in Goldsboro, police say
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Police have charged a 16-year-old driver who is accused of hitting a 58-year-old man with a car and driving away on Memorial Day in Goldsboro. The victim, a 58-year-old man was hit in the 1000 block of N. Spence Ave. at about 1:43 p.m. Monday, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. While officers were on the way to the scene, several witnesses called 911 reporting that the driver sped off with multiple people in the car.
Crews battle fire at body/mechanic shop in Greene County
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — Crews put out a fire that broke out at a body/mechanic shop in Greene County on Sunday. According to the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department‘s Facebook page, crews from there, Hookerton, Maury and Greene County EMS responded to 840 Hwy 258 North for a structure fire. Units saw smoke coming […]
Investigation underway after Kinston police officer fires shot at drug suspect
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) -An investigation is underway after Kinston police say an officer fired his gun at a drug suspect. Kinston police say that it happened last Thursday when an officer pulled over Demetrius Williams, 36, of Goldsboro, who was wanted on outstanding warrants. Police say that the officer ordered...
Tobs rally for 10-5 win at Peninsula
HAMPTON, Va. — After a successful start to the summer collegiate baseball Coastal Plain League season Thursday night at friendly Fleming Stadium, the Wilson Tobs returned home Friday with a 2-0 record after rallying to beat the Peninsula Pilots 10-5 at War Memorial Stadium. The Tobs trailed 5-1 after the Pilots (0-2) scored four runs in the bottom of the […] The post Tobs rally for 10-5 win at Peninsula first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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