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Advocates call for help as many NC child care facilities to lose federal funding
Speakers reminded the crowd that by the end of the month, federal covid-era subsidies will dry out. Nearly one in three childcare facilities in North Carolina say that if this happens, they might have to shut down.
School district breaks ground at Cooper Academy
CLAYTON — The Johnston County Public Schools on May 30 broke ground on additions to Cooper Academy, a K-5 school. The ceremony drew students and their parents, former students, community residents, school board members and county commissioners. The Cooper project has two components. One is a 39,000-square-foot addition that will have 20 classrooms and support areas, boosting the school’s enrollment […] The post School district breaks ground at Cooper Academy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Safe gun storage not just for firearms, school officials say
The Wake County Public School System campaign for gun safety is now noting that safe gun storage applies not only to actual firearms but also to realistic-appearing replicas. “In the last Office of Security article on Safe Gun Storage we explored the difference between ‘Inoperable Safe Gun Storage vs Inaccessible Safe Gun Storage,'” WCPSS said in a message sent to […] The post Safe gun storage not just for firearms, school officials say first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
PCC down to three candidates to be next president
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt Community College Board of Trustees has chosen three finalists to be the next school president. In a memo from the school that was issued on Thursday, the finalists were: Public forums will be held starting next week at the Davenport Multipurpose Room, Goess Student Center. Each candidate will participate […]
Commissioners take medical campus out of JCC bond request
SMITHFIELD — A Johnston Community College medical campus in Clayton isn’t in the cards, County Commissioners said at their June 3 meeting. “For this board … the Clayton campus is off the table at this point,” said Commissioners Chairman Butch Lawter. JCC trustees had asked commissioners to put an $85 million bond issue on the November ballot in Johnston — […] The post Commissioners take medical campus out of JCC bond request first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Tech hosting summer academy for students wanting to get skills in automotive repair
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — High school students are learning hands on skills in the automotive industry. Wake Tech is hosting its Campus Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) Summer Academy at the Hendrick Automotive Center. The summer camp is for middle and high school students looking to learn more about vehicles.
3 from Johnston earn UMGC honors
ADELPHI, Md. — Three Johnston County residents earned places on the spring semester Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus. They were Christopher Baswell and Sennelly Rosado-Branch, both of Clayton, and Lucia Santiago Saavedra of Four Oaks. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better. University of Maryland Global […] The post 3 from Johnston earn UMGC honors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The second annual Dexter Lawrence 7 on 7 Invitational set for June 20
On June 20, Wake Forest High School will host the second annual Dexter Lawrence 7 on 7 Invitational. The event includes eight high school teams from the Triangle area. There are four rounds of pool play and a championship bracket. In last year’s event, Southeast Raleigh defeated Cardinal Gibbons and Southern Durham defeated Heritage in the semifinal round. South Durham […] The post The second annual Dexter Lawrence 7 on 7 Invitational set for June 20 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ballard twins seal State Championship
Connor and Aidan Ballard, twin brothers and Elkin High School sophomores maintained a family and Elkin High School tradition of tennis excellence by capturing the 1A doubles state championship in Cary, NC on May 11. In high school tennis there are state wide competitions in singles, doubles and teams. The pair never lost a set in their quest for the crown, winning the Northwest 1A Conference title, then the Western...
WCC Graduate Named NC State Goodnight Scholar
Wayne Community College Associate in Science graduate Cooper Emory of Kinston has been named a Goodnight Scholar at North Carolina State University. Emory is one of 50 students selected for the Goodnight Scholars Program’s transfer class of 2027. He graduated from WCC this spring and will attend NC State in the fall.
Post 11 Softball Wins Home Opener
Defending state champion Wayne County Post 11 had three pitchers hold North Wake to just five hits in a 6-3 victory Monday night in their home opener at Rosewood High School. Wayne starter Hailey King allowed just one hit and one earned run through the first three innings while Riley Sutton (1-0) and Caden Sutton would keep North Wake at bay over the next four innings.
NC Wesleyan awarded grant to hire intern
A grant awarded by the nonprofit organization that regulates collegiate athletics programs is paving the way for N.C. Wesleyan University to hire an intern. The private university is seeking a community member to add to its team thanks to the NCAA grant, which will also pay for professional development. The NCAA Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to the institutions and conferences that are...
Clayton resident earns Grove City degree
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Gavin Miller of Clayton has graduated from Grove City College with a bachelor’s degree in biblical and religious studies. While at Grove City, he played tennis. A Christian liberal arts and sciences college, Grove City offers more than 60 majors on its 180-acre campus north of Pittsburgh. The post Clayton resident earns Grove City degree first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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