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Residents react to monument’s removal
Derrick Ruffin stopped to watch as crews removed a stone monument that had stood on the courthouse square for nearly 100 years. “It’s a historic day for the community,” Ruffin said. “It’s a great sign of progression for the city and the county.” The 1926 monument, which displays an image of the American flag and Confederate battle flag, has been […] The post Residents react to monument’s removal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Flags will be flying to honor veterans for Memorial Day
Veteran Beverly Finch paused at grave after grave on Wednesday to reflect and honor the fellow veterans interred at Rest Haven Cemetery. Finch was in a small group of American Legion Post 17 members placing flags on the veterans’ graves for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. “I know too many of these people,” Finch said as she came to the […] The post Flags will be flying to honor veterans for Memorial Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farmer advocates for conservation, federal support
Farmers and legislators joined together in Wilson on Tuesday to voice support for the federal Inflation Reduction Act that’s funding climate-smart agricultural practices on North Carolina farms. Wilson livestock farmer R.C. Hunt, a past president of the National Pork Producers Council, said some $19.5 billion has been allocated to U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs that help farmers address climate […] The post Farmer advocates for conservation, federal support first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FARRIS & THOMAS LAW MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Wilson Christian’s Scott makes a run at greatness
Some runners are born to greatness, while most have to work hard for it — some more so than others. Wilson Christian Academy senior Lin Scott might fit each description above. Naturally gifted academically and blessed by a sheer determination to improve, Scott worked hard to pull himself from mediocrity as a middle school runner just starting into a truly […] The post FARRIS & THOMAS LAW MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Wilson Christian’s Scott makes a run at greatness first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
King receives Excellence in Teaching award
GOLDSBORO — Wayne Community College Mathematics Instructor Elizabeth King is the recipient of the College’s 2024 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. King was announced as the winner during WCC’s spring commencement ceremonies where she was presented with a framed certificate and stipend. This is the...
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.
Northside, Greene Central baseball advance to state final
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Eastern NC high school baseball teams went 2-for-2 in wrapping up East Regional titles on Friday. Just hours after Northside High School wrapped up the Class 1-A East Regional title in Pinetown, Greene Central did the same in Snow Hill in the Class 2-A East Regional final. Both teams join South […]
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Goldsboro, teen facing charges
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — A 16-year-old has been charged with hit and run after a 58-year-old man was struck by his vehicle Monday afternoon. Officers with the Goldsboro police department responded to 1001 North Spence Avenue at 1:43 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. While en route to the call, officers were […]
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...
Pedestrian in critical condition after hit and run in Goldsboro, juvenile arrested
Goldsboro, NC — Goldsboro Police Department officials have confirmed that a pedestrian was hit by a motor vehicle in the area of 1001 N. Spence Avenue on Monday, May 27. Officers were dispatched at approximately 1:43 p.m. and were notified that a few witnesses called in stating the occupants of the vehicle had fled the scene. After a quick search of the area officers say they were able to locate and apprehend the suspects. One suspect was identified as a 16-year-old Goldsboro juvenile.
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...
WCPS to Graduate More Than 1,600 Students
This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will kick off its graduation season with more than 210 students graduating from its three Non-Traditional Calendar schools: Wayne School of Engineering, Goldsboro High School and Wayne Early/Middle College High School. In June, the district’s five traditional calendar high schools will hold their...
Chris Deutsch of La Grange inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (05/17/2024)-- Chris Deutsch of La Grange, North Carolina, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Deutsch was initiated at Florida Institute of Technology. Deutsch is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and...
Greene County firefighters quickly contain fire on Fourway Road
HOOKERTON, Greene County — Crews were called to a fire on Fourway Road in the Hookerton area on the night of Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Upon arrival, flames were visible from the home. Volunteers entered the residence and confirmed that no one was trapped inside. Officials reported that the...
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