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Early voting in second primary ends May 11
Early voting in North Carolina’s second primary election began Thursday at the Wilson County Health Department and the Wilson County Board of Elections office. Interim Director Tasha Bell of the Wilson County Board of Elections said eight people had voted by Thursday evening — seven at the Board of Elections, 112 Douglas St. E., and one at the Health Department, […] The post Early voting in second primary ends May 11 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wilson native receives Military Engineer of the Year honor
The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington has selected Lt. Cmdr. Genevieve Flatgard, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division director for Public Works Department Washington, as the 2024 Military Engineer of the Year. The award is a testament to Flatgard’s dedication, leadership and innovative approach to engineering, according to a news release from the Navy Office of Community Outreach. “Being nominated […] The post Wilson native receives Military Engineer of the Year honor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Treat Yo’ Self plans Saturday grand opening
Treat Yo’ Self Bakery will open its doors in the Centro at Pine-Nash development for a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Treat Yo’ Self was forced to move from its previous home at 419 Goldsboro St. S. after the building’s owner sold the property to the city of Wilson for the Carolina Mudcats’ downtown […] The post Treat Yo’ Self plans Saturday grand opening first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Are you hitting your fitness goals?
This story appears in the inaugural edition of the Times’ new magazine, Wilsonian. Barton College’s Director of Exercise Science Lauren Biscardi and Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Charlie Ottinger know a thing or two about what it takes to stay in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle. The professors, through the college’s exercise science and kinesthesiology programs, train up the […] The post Are you hitting your fitness goals? first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Firebirds hit the ‘8s’ in beating Bruins 18-0
Eight hits, eight walks and eight Beddingfield errors added up to an 18-0 win for Southern Nash in the second of two games Friday in the Wilson Tobs High School Varsity Baseball Classic at Fleming Stadium. The 3-A Firebirds of the 2-A/3-A Big East Conference scored nine runs in the bottom of the first inning on their way to their […] The post Firebirds hit the ‘8s’ in beating Bruins 18-0 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AREA ROUNDUP: Demons slug Spartans again
Fike High posted a baker’s dozen in its first turn at bat and coasted to its second 3-A Quad County Conference varsity softball win with a 20-4 three-inning domination of Smithfield-Selma on Wednesday, April 24. The host Golden Demons, now 5-13 overall and 2-9 in QCC play, only needed four hits as Spartans pitcher Ana Cano-Razo issued 11 bases on […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Demons slug Spartans again first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
BC splits first-day games at CC softball tourney
DUNCAN, S.C. — Senior pitcher Miranda Holmes notched her 20th win of the season as Barton College opened the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas softball tournament Thursday, April 25, with a 5-0 defeat of King University before the Bulldogs dropped a 9-3 decision to top-seeded Francis Marion later in the day. Barton, the No. 9 seed, will take a 25-23 […] The post BC splits first-day games at CC softball tourney first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Step outside your own perspective
I am not sure where I first heard this statement, but since hearing it, I have reminded myself of it often: “Everything someone does made perfect sense to them.” Do you know how much easier our day-to-day experiences could be if we remembered this bit of insight every time we were frustrated with a friend, co-worker or loved one? If […] The post Step outside your own perspective first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pearsons rule all-Fike QCC doubles final
Siblings Snyder and Collins Pearson took home what they hope is the first of several achievements this spring for their Fike High boys tennis team when the brothers claimed the 3-A Quad County Conference doubles crown Wednesday at the conference championships at Smithfield-Selma High. On the tournament’s third day, C.B. Aycock’s Ethan Carlyle outlasted Hunt senior Alex Ellis 6-3, 6-4 […] The post Pearsons rule all-Fike QCC doubles final first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Compare party platforms before casting your vote
I wonder how many voters have read the official North Carolina political party platforms. I have read them, and that is why I am a registered Republican and vote Republican. The platform articulates what the party believes. It may be a good idea for Wilson County voters to read these platforms before voting in the October/November 2024 general election. To […] The post Compare party platforms before casting your vote first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Garden Party moves indoors this year
Preservation of Wilson is bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside for its 2024 Garden Party. Come Sunday, May 5, from 2-4 p.m. to the Wilson Arts Center, 204 Nash St. S., and wander through displays created by area florists while also enjoying food, drinks and music by the Chan Hall Jazz Trio. The florists will be competing for a […] The post Garden Party moves indoors this year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Warriors hand Wildcats first QCC defeat
Hunt High may or may not still have a shot at the 3-A Quad County Conference baseball title but the Warriors are making some noise late in the season after handing league-leading West Johnston a 4-2 loss Tuesday, April 23, at Sid Boyette Field. The Warriors scored all four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to hand the […] The post Warriors hand Wildcats first QCC defeat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Area Calendar, April 26-27, 2024
Friday, April 26 College Baseball Chowan at Barton, 3 p.m. College Softball Conference Carolinas tournament, Duncan, S.C., TBD College Men’s Lacrosse Conference Carolinas tournament, semifinals — Mount Olive at Barton, 4 p.m. College Tennis Barton at Conference Carolinas Championships, Palmetto Tennis Center, Sumter, S.C., all day College Track and Field Barton at Conference Carolinas Outdoor Championships, Myrtle Beach, S.C., all […] The post Area Calendar, April 26-27, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
AREA ROUNDUP: Abazan gem sparks Bruins past Eastern Wayne
GOLDSBORO — Sophomore Fernando Abazan had the best performance of the season on the mound for his Beddingfield High baseball team Thursday night with a one-hit shutout of host Eastern Wayne in the Bruins’ 5-0 victory. The win moves the Bruins to 6-11 overall as they head into Friday night’s matchup with Southern Nash in the Wilson Tobs Varsity Classic […] The post AREA ROUNDUP: Abazan gem sparks Bruins past Eastern Wayne first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bruins’ ‘back-ups’ do the job in Neuse 6 championships
With senior jumper Asun Pender and junior distance runner Rebecca Balkcum out while nursing injuries in Wednesday’s 2-A Neuse 6 Conference track and field championship meet for host Beddingfield, some previously unsung competitors stepped up to make a difference for the Bruins. Freshman Traona McCoy won the girls high jump in her first time competing in the event to go […] The post Bruins’ ‘back-ups’ do the job in Neuse 6 championships first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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