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New library books: Christie Brinkley’s memoir added at library

3 days ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library. To place a hold on these titles, call 252-237-5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org.
Have some laughs at ‘Savannah Sipping Society’

3 days ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts |Janelle Clevinger

The Playhouse of Wilson is staging “Savannah Sipping Society,” a comedy about friendship and second chances, Friday to Sunday at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. The small cast features both Playhouse veterans and some newcomers to the Wilson stage. The play centers around four women with extremely varied backgrounds who meet after an experience with a hot yoga class, which […]
For Your Health: Nurses Week celebrates the strength of health care heroes

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

Each year, from May 6 to 13, we observe Nurses Week, a time to recognize the dedication, skill and leadership that nurses bring to their profession and the communities they serve. This year, Nurses Week is particularly significant to me as it marks my first Nurses Week with the team at Wilson Medical Center. In my time here, I have […]
Park pavilion bears Walston’s name

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

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Teen thanked for turning in ring

1 week ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

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Small Business Center offers webinars, seminars

2 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

Small Business Center offers webinar on SBA lending The Small Business Center at Wilson Community College is hosting a free webinar, “Fueling Your Small Business With SBA Lending” from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Participants will learn about the various SBA loans, including the 7(a), microloans and community advantage loans, and gain an understanding of when a […]
Financial adviser qualifies for Edward Jones Recognition Conference

2 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

Edward Jones financial adviser Kim Hoffman recently qualified for the Edward Jones recognition conference, Pinnacle, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of the 159 most successful financial advisers, from the firm’s more than 20,000, in sustaining a successful practice. The event was held April 28 to May 1 in Laguna Niguel, California, and included financial advisers from both the U.S. and Canada.
Stantonsburg police chief ‘intends on resigning’

2 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts |Christopher Long

STANTONSBURG — Police Chief Orlando Rosario intends on resigning after nearly 10 years with the municipal police force, according to Town Attorney Slade Rand. “He (Rosario) intends on resigning, I believe, with an effective date of April 30,” Rand said on Thursday. “I’m not 100% certain yet of that date.” Rand said there is no letter of resignation or termination […]
Church news: Sunday morning services planned

2 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

St. James Christian St. James Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. each week. The Rev. Della J. Owens is senior pastor. Bible study is 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Youth Bible study is 1-3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The next community food giveaways are noon May […]
Hearing could determine if Brittany Willis’ killer eligible for parole

2 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts |Drew C. Wilson

A man who pleaded guilty to 17-year-old Brittany Tyler Willis’ June 28, 2004, murder appeared in Wilson County Criminal Superior Court on Thursday morning for a hearing to determine whether the life sentence he received in 2006 was appropriate. Kenneth Maurice Meeks Jr., who was 16 in 2004, pleaded guilty on April 10, 2006, to first-degree murder in Willis’ death. […]