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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.
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.
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.
Warriors nail down another conference crown with 3-1 defeat of Demons
Hunt High girls soccer players knew going into Thursday night’s home game against archrival Fike that the Warriors had clinched no worse than a share of the 3-A Quad County Conference championship. But the Warriors didn’t want to share and they don’t have to after rallying from a 1-0 halftime deficit, courtesy of a gorgeous goal by Golden Demons senior […] The post Warriors nail down another conference crown with 3-1 defeat of Demons first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheetz across from N.C. Wesleyan robbed
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect who robbed the Sheetz convenience store across from N.C. Wesleyan University early Saturday morning. Officers responded shortly before 4 a.m. to the scene, and a preliminary investigation found that the suspect had entered the store and had demanded property before fleeing in an unknown direction, police said. The store is in the 3700 block of North Wesleyan Boulevard on the far northern side of the city. In addition to being near a private university, it...
Barton’s 122nd commencement is May 11
Barton College is gearing up for a week of events leading up to the May 11 commencement. Rick Schlesinger, president of business operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, will be the featured speaker at the 122nd annual commencement exercises at 10:30 a.m. on center campus. Douglas N. Searcy will preside over his ninth commencement program as president of Barton College. Kevin […] The post Barton’s 122nd commencement is May 11 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Jeremy Taylor: Screen Free Week is a good time to put phones down
In honor of Screen Free Week, which begins this Monday, I would like to challenge my Rocky Mount neighbors to take UScellular’s Phones Down for 5 Challenge. This is a UScellular initiative meant to inspire people to take a break from technology for five days, five hours or even just five minutes. By taking the Phones Down for 5 Challenge or taking a break in a way that works for you, my hope is that everyone can make the most of their screen-free time and...
T. Brooke Fassnacht: The value of a college degree and a personalized approach
In the landscape of higher education, small universities are increasingly proving their worth by offering unique advantages that can significantly enhance the value of a college degree. These institutions, often characterized by close-knit communities and personalized attention, provide students with opportunities that go beyond the classroom. At small universities, students benefit from smaller class sizes, fostering more intimate interactions with professors and peers. This personalized approach to education enables deeper engagement, tailored feedback, and a stronger sense of community. So, what sets N.C. Wesleyan University...
Charlotte shooting highlights dangers of serving warrants: Nash County sheriff reflects on officer safety
Serving warrants can be incredibly dangerous. Eight law enforcement officers were shot Monday while trying to serve an arrest warrant in an east Charlotte neighborhood, including four who died. On June 9, 2011, Nash County deputy Warren Basco “Sneak” Lewis was shot three times in the chest while serving an...
AREA ROUNDUP: Demons pound Greene Central
Since April began, the Fike High varsity softball team has just three wins but the Golden Demons have scored more than 20 runs in each of those wins, including a 20-3 nonconference romp in five innings Wednesday, May 1, at Greene Central. The 3-A Quad County Conference Demons scored five runs in the top of the first inning and 10 […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Demons pound Greene Central first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Letter: Plenty of ways to save the Earth
Reflecting on Earth Day, which is celebrated annually on April 22, my thoughts turned to how very important it has become to focus global attention on the preservation of our fragile environment and the rehabilitation of the harm we, as the human species, have contributed to its decline. It would be so easy for us to throw up our hands, crank up the air-conditioning and accept our fate, while we slowly burn up or drown. But seriously, what can we do, collectively and as individuals...
AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers prep for postseason by thumping Hawks
With nothing but North Carolina Christian School Association 2-A playoff games ahead of it, Wilson Christian assured itself of a winning season in varsity baseball with a 13-3 conquest of the visiting Raleigh Hawks home school team Thursday, May 2, at Turnage Athletic Complex. The Chargers, who finished first in the NCCSA 2-A East District 3 with a 7-2 region […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Chargers prep for postseason by thumping Hawks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Beddingfield ends on high note
Beddingfield High finished the baseball season Thursday the way the Bruins started it a little more than two months ago — with a mercy-rule win. Beddingfield amassed eight hits, drew eight walks and stole 10 bases while not committing a single error in the 13-2 conquest of visiting Spring Creek in the season finale for both 2-A Neuse 6 Conference […] The post Beddingfield ends on high note first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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