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Book ban bill signed into law in N.J.

Dec 10, 2024 | mosaic.nj.com | David Cruz

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News and shared as part of a content-sharing agreement between Mosaic.NJ.com and NJ Spotlight News. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter (or X). At Monday’s bill signing ceremony for the Freedom to Read Act, former librarian Martha Hickson remembered the night in 2021 when she became the center of the book-banning attempts that prompted the bill.
NC Wesleyan eyes plans for brighter future ahead, takes strides to curb deficit

Oct 1, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

N.C. Wesleyan University administrators and its board of trustees are optimistic about the private institution’s future despite recent budget deficits that have led to what university officials described as “out-of-the-box thinking” to right the ship. In digging out of a $5 million operating loss in 2023, N.C. Wesleyan President Evan Duff said the university has been able to reduce that deficit without any cuts to personnel. kAmx?
NC Wesleyan eyes plans for brighter future ahead

Oct 1, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

N.C. Wesleyan University administrators and its board of trustees are optimistic about the private institution's future despite recent budget deficits that have led to what university officials described as "out-of-the-box thinking" to right the ship. In digging out of a $5 million operating loss in 2023, N.C. Wesleyan President Evan Duff said the university has been able to reduce that deficit without any cuts to personnel. kAmx?
Schools, businesses, churches collect items for Helene victims

Sep 30, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

State officials are advising residents to be smart givers in the wake of Hurricane Helene. As rescue and relief efforts continue in western North Carolina, N.C. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall is reminding North Carolinians to do their research and to give wisely to make sure their generosity is getting to those in need. "We’ve all seen heartbreaking scenes of devastation and loss in western North Carolina," Marshall said in prepared remarks as part of a press release Monday.
New date announced for United Way bike ride

Sep 27, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

The United Way Tar River Region has set a new date for the Community Campaign Bike Ride, which was postponed due to impending inclement weather. The new date is Oct. 4. The five-mile ride starts at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The finish line address is the regional United Way office located at 2501 Sunset Ave. in Rocky Mount.
Nashville council mulls town's options for infrastructure grant

Sep 27, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

The Nashville Town Council moved forward recently on accepting an interlocal agreement that makes available $1.5 million to spend on infrastructure. The next step will be figuring out how to spend the money. Town council members engaged in lively discussion on the matter at its recent council meeting but took no action on what to do with the town’s share of a $17 million state grant that Nash County received for water and sewer projects. kAm%@H?
Larema celebrates five years downtown

Sep 26, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

Kevin McLaughlin, owner of Larema Coffee House, threw a party Saturday night in downtown Rocky Mount to celebrate the Washington Street shop’s first five years in business. In 2019, McLaughlin found beauty and opportunity awaiting in the heart of the city. And patrons, eager for somewhere inviting to meet friends for coffee and a bite to eat, found their to way to his shop and kept coming back, bringing friends and family with them. kAm“s@H?E@H?
Medication Assisted Treatment program headed to the Nash County Detention Center

Sep 26, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

The Nash County Sheriff's Office has a plan for effectively treating those being held at the county detention center who are substance users. Sheriff's Maj. Curtis Moore spoke of those plans at a Nash County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier this month. kAmu@==@H:?8 9:D AC6D6?E2E:@?[ 4@>>:DD:@?6CD G@E65 F?2?:>@FD=J E@ 324< E96 AC@8C2> 2E E96 4@F?EJ ;2:=]k^AmkAm|@@C6 D2:5 E96 $96C:77VD ~77:46 C646:G65 2 Sbhd[___ 8C2?E :? yF=J 7C@> E96 }]r] s6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 E@ 7F?5 2 |65:42E:@?
Commissioners consider health department consolidation

Sep 25, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

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Edgecombe County Public Schools gets grant for Family Resource Center

Sep 25, 2024 | rockymounttelegram.com | David Cruz

Edgecombe County Public Schools recently announced that its Family Resource Center is the recipient of a $50,000 grant. Susan Hoke, the school system’s communication and community relations coordinator, said the grant is part of Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina’s Building Bridges for Families project.