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Josh Stein campaigns at Wilson County farm
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein visited a Wilson County farm on Monday as he campaigned for the office of governor. Stein, a Democrat, is running against Republican Mark Robinson in the Nov. 5 general election. Sharp Farms owner Pender Sharp and three generations of his family met with Stein and offered a brief tour of the operation south of Sims […] The post Josh Stein campaigns at Wilson County farm 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.
WCC students receive Golden Leaf scholarships
The Golden Leaf Community College Scholarships for the spring semester have been awarded to 25 Wilson Community College students. These scholarships are awarded each semester to curriculum and continuing education students. The scholarships are not limited to tuition and can be used for other needs associated with a student’s current courses. The following students received the scholarships: Spring curriculum students: […] The post WCC students receive Golden Leaf scholarships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Investigation underway after NC trooper shoots suspect in leg following chase
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The NC State Highway Patrol is investigating an incident where a trooper tried to stop a suspect, a high-speed chase ensued and the suspect was shot after officials said he drew a gun at the trooper. On Saturday, just after 7 a.m., officials said a member of the State Highway Patrol […]
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.
North East Carolina Prep wins $675,000 state grant
North East Carolina Preparatory School has been awarded a $675,000 North Carolina Stronger Connections Grant by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Receipt of the highly competitive grant will allow the K-12 public charter school in Tarboro to enhance safety measures, improve learning environments and provide support to students, families and the community. The North Carolina Stronger Connections Grant, established as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that came...
RMA baseball to play for state title
The Rocky Mount Academy baseball team has advanced to the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II Championship Series. The No. 3 seeded Eagles shook off a slow start and rallied past No. 2 seed Greenfield 6-4 in the state semifinals in Wilson on Monday afternoon. RMA will face either No. 1 seed Wayne Country Day (25-4) or No. 5 seed Westchester Country Day (12-9) in the best-of-three state...
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.
LS Tractor USA opens new assembly plant in Nash County
LS Tractor USA, whose North America headquarters is in the Whitaker Business & Industry Center near Gold Rock, is going to be celebrating having purchased a building directly across the street to serve as its newest assembly plant. According to Nash County deeds records, the $6.5 million purchase was finalized late last year. LS Tractor had been paying rent on a building off Gelo Road off North Church Street in...
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.
POWER SURGE: Bishops club five homers, repeat as USAS champs
There was a big power surge at Bauer Field in Rocky Mount on Saturday, and it came from the North Carolina Wesleyan University baseball team. The Bishops clubbed five home runs, including a grand slam, and dominated Brevard 17-2 in seven innings to repeat as USA South Conference Tournament champions. With the clean sweep of the No. 2 seed Tornados, the top-seeded Bishops (33-11) earn a return trip to the...
Area Calendar, May 13-14, 2024
Monday, May 13 High School Baseball NCISAA 2-A playoffs, semifinals — Rocky Mount Academy at Greenfield, 4:30 p.m. High School Girls Soccer NCHSAA playoffs, first round — 3-A: Croatan at Hunt, 6:30 p.m.; West Johnston at Fike, 6 p.m.; Southern Nash at Holly Ridge Dixon, 6 p.m.; C.B. Aycock at Greenville Rose, 7 p.m.; 2-A: Beddingfield at North Johnston, 6:30 […] The post Area Calendar, May 13-14, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Demons down Terry Sanford to reach 3-A semifinals
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fike High boys tennis team reached uncharted territory on Monday afternoon in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 3-A dual-team playoffs on the Fayetteville Terry Sanford High courts. With a 5-2 upset of previously unbeaten Terry Sanford, the Golden Demons of veteran head coach Lee Matthews vaulted into the fifth round or 3-A Eastern final for the […] The post Demons down Terry Sanford to reach 3-A semifinals first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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