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Barcade opens in downtown Clayton with pizza, pinball and more
Fare Game, the newest addition to downtown Clayton's nightlife scene, is serving up pizza, cocktails, beer, wine and arcade games. Paul Auclair, who owns Deep River Brewing, and business partner CJ Batista are the co-owners behind Fare Game, which opened in March at 218 E. Main St. Fare Game is...
Injured Nash County deputy retires, receives high honors
A Nash County sheriff's deputy who survived being shot more than three years ago after a traffic stop on Interstate 95 was honored late last week with a retirement ceremony in the former county courtroom. William “Tommy” Toney, 50, of Spring Hope, in brief remarks Friday afternoon, told the gathering, “It's really, really humbling to me to see so many people supporting me at this point in time.” Toney also...
Our Opinion: Wilson County gives fallen hero a solemn salute
THUMBS UP to Wilson Fire/Rescue Services, the Contentnea Volunteer Fire Department and all first responders and veterans who helped salute an American hero en route to his final resting place. Flags fluttered from highway overpasses Thursday as a convoy carrying Staff Sgt. Robert L. Ferris Jr.’s remains passed through Wilson County on its way to New Bern, where the 20-year-old […] The post Our Opinion: Wilson County gives fallen hero a solemn salute first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wetland park is a natural water filter
A new stormwater device will use thousands of grasses and blooming plants to clean water flowing through the center of Wilson in Hominy Creek. The Park-Mercer Flow-Through Wetland, a 62,934-square-foot project, is under construction by the city of Wilson at the corner of Park and Mercer streets. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality funded a grant to build the stormwater […] The post Wetland park is a natural water filter first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Residents pay more in Wilson’s $271.8M proposed budget
Wilson property owners will see an increase in electric rates and a decrease in tax rates under City Manager Grant Goings’ proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Goings presented the spending plan to the Wilson City Council at Thursday night’s meeting. Councilmen Donald Evans, Logan Liles and Michael Bell were absent. The $271,883,610 proposed budget represents a 2.2% increase […] The post Residents pay more in Wilson’s $271.8M proposed budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ex-town councilwoman cleared of misdemeanor charge of personnel law violation
A former longtime Nashville town councilwoman was recently cleared in N.C. District Court after facing an allegation of violating the part of state law written to protect confidential information in municipal government employee personnel records. Louise Hinton, when reached by phone Sunday afternoon and asked her reaction, said of the claim, “It should never have happened to begin with.” Hinton declined further comment, other than to emphasize that she had...
Down to Business: Public Tire Warehouse opening 2nd location
Public Tire Warehouse is expanding its reach to a familiar building with a long history of servicing vehicles in the community. Michael McGee, general manager of Public Tire Warehouse, said the business will open a new location at 109 Hines St. W. where employees at Owens Viking Tire Store performed vehicle maintenance for 33 years. “My dad was always in […] The post Down to Business: Public Tire Warehouse opening 2nd location first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Darden alumni headed to Wilson for reunion
The Charles H. Darden High School Alumni Association Inc. is gearing up for Homecoming Alumni Weekend set for Friday through Sunday. Those attending will be celebrating “A Legacy of 53 Years … The Past, The Present, The Future.” Four classes will be honored: Class of 1944, 80th reunion; Class of 1949, 75th reunion and diamond anniversary; Class of 1954, […] The post Darden alumni headed to Wilson for reunion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Josie Harrell receives agriculture scholarships
Josie Harrell, a Hunt High School senior, is one of four students in the state to receive a 2024 Youth Scholarship Award from the N.C. Association of County Agricultural Agents Association. Harrell, 17, is the daughter of Norman and Dana Harrell of Wilson County. She will attend North Carolina State University this fall and plans to major in agriculture education. […] The post Josie Harrell receives agriculture scholarships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community Briefs: Morrow to address Wilson GOP
The Wilson County Republican Party will hold its monthly social at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Wilson Elks Lodge, 2814 Fieldstream Drive. Guest speaker is Michele Morrow, candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Organizers provide complimentary appetizers and tea, and a cash bar is available. For more information, call Chairman […] The post Community Briefs: Morrow to address Wilson GOP first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina man wins $100,000 after buying $5 scratch-off at gas station
BUNN, N.C. (WGHP) — Wonis Davis, of Henderson, won a $200,000 top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I’ve had some awesome luck with scratch-offs,” he said. “I actually won $500 the day before, too.” Davis said he initially thought he just won $1,000, but he kept seeing zeros. “I started scratching, […]
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