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The Johnstonian News

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Untreated wastewater discharge reported near NC 42 in Johnston County

Aqua North Carolina reported a 7,500-gallon untreated wastewater discharge in Johnston County; state officials are reviewing the incident.

Johnston County, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Lawsuit over Harnett County inmate's death ends in $1.2M settlement

County leaders on Tuesday approved the public disclosure of agreements tied to the lawsuit, ending a years-long legal battle over the death of inmate Eric Griffith. The lawsuit from Griffith's estate claims Griffith exhibited clear signs of serious drug withdrawal and other medical concerns when he was arrested for failing to pay a fine. According to the lawsuit, jailers did not report Griffith's condition to the medical staff, offer any medical treatment or medications and failed to follow the detention center's Health Plan.

Harnett County, NC · 2d
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The Johnstonian News

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Johnston County DSS announces 2026 Giving Tree locations

Johnston County DSS seeks holiday gifts for children and young adults in foster care through its 2026 Giving Tree Project, with gifts due Dec. 4.

Johnston County, NC · 18h

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Sweet Potatoes, Fast Loading, and Family Pride at This Princeton, North Carolina Farm

Somewhere in Johnston County, a family farm sends mountains of sweet potatoes out the door, and some of them end up as far away as San Francisco. Truck drivers who load there talk about it the way most people talk about a favorite breakfast spot. They mention the friendly crew,...

Princeton, NC · 1d
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The Johnstonian News

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Johnston County to launch online permitting portal Jan. 11

Johnston County will launch an online permitting portal Jan. 11, 2027, letting customers apply for permits, schedule inspections, pay fees and track applications.

Johnston County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 2d

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$30 Million Rehabilitation Hospital Planned For Smithfield; 100 Jobs Expected

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A healthcare company plans to invest approximately $30 million to build a new medical rehabilitation hospital in Smithfield, creating an estimated 100 jobs with an average annual salary of $80,000. ClearSky Health, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced plans for a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital...

Smithfield, NC · 21h

The Johnstonian News

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Pace Family Farms owner earns statewide recognition

Johnston County Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis placed third in North Carolina’s Farmer of the Year competition for her work at Pace Family Farms.

Johnston County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Here are the best-rated nursing homes in the Triangle, according to US News

Most seniors want to spend their remaining years in their homes. But, for many, that’s not always possible. People over the age of 65 are one of the fastest growing demographics in North Carolina, and some will need to rely on nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other senior care centers for help as they age. In 88 North Carolina counties, there are more people over the age of 60 than there are people under the age of 18, according to state data. U.S. News and World Report released its 2027 ratings of the best nursing homes on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with 78 nursing homes in North Carolina among the top of the 403 nursing homes rated by the company. Nursing homes, sometimes called skilled nursing homes, provide 24-hour medical care for long-term or short-term rehabilitative stays for people who need a high level of medical care. This is often the highest level of medical care a person can receive outside a hospital. Earlier this year, The News & Observer created a complete guide to finding a good senior care facility in the Raleigh area, including options besides nursing homes , checking facility inspections and key figures on local senior

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The Wake Weekly

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Wake County and 100 Black Men of Triangle East to host community conversation on men’s health and fatherhood

Strong fathers help build strong families, and strong families help build strong communities. To support that mission, Wake County Public Health and 100 Black Men of the Triangle East are hosting a free community town hall focused on fatherhood engagement.

Wake County, NC · 3d

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JoCo Sports Football: Round two, fight!

I may have watched “Street Fighter” recently, and while the end of that movie might have left a little to be desired, the final chapter for four Johnston County football teams is still yet to be written. Who’s getting KO’d? Who’s throwing fireballs? Who’s tired of video game...

Johnston County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found

Consumers complained about fuel quality at two dozen gas Triangle stations recently, and state inspectors found issues at a handful of them. Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, customers submitted complaints about 24 stations in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Standards Division didn’t receive any complaints about Orange County stations during that time. Complaints were made about 20 Wake County stations, two in Johnston and one each in Durham and Chatham, according to records obtained by The News & Observer. In the complaints, drivers reported a variety of issues with their vehicles including: losing power, having difficulty starting; check engine lights turning on; and engines stalling. Some people reported taking their cars to mechanics, who said the cars were filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors followed up on the complaints and discovered fuel quality problems at five stations, all in Wake County. Tests are conducted at stations and in the lab to ensure that fuel meets the advertised ethanol content, octane rating and other specifications. That way, consumers get what they’re paying for , and don’t inadvertently damage their vehicles with contaminated fuel. Here’s what the tests showed. Fuel

Durham County, NC · 1d

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Johnston County’s Scholarship Nonprofit Is Only the First Step Toward Federal Tax-Credit Aid

Johnston County’s school board has authorized district administrators to form a nonprofit for the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. The action creates a possible route for donations and scholarship awards; it does not provide money or establish that scholarships are ready to be distributed. Before families can receive aid through the program, an organization must meet federal requirements and be included on North Carolina’s approved list.

Johnston County, NC · 15h

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Johnston County NAACP To Hold Leadership Elections November 19

JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County chapter of the NAACP will hold elections Thursday, November 19, to select officers and Executive Committee members for the 2027–2029 leadership term. Voting will take place electronically from noon until 8 p.m. through ElectionBuddy, an online voting platform. Eligible members of the...

Johnston County, NC · 21h

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Harnett County Tax Department to Host Business Personal Property Tax Meetings for Local Businesses in December

Harnett County, NC- The Harnett County Tax Department will host four upcoming Business Personal Property Tax meetings to help local businesses better understand the business personal tax process, filing requirements, assessment, billing, and important deadlines. The meetings are open to the public, but are geared towards business owners, managers, bookkeepers,...

Harnett County, NC · 1d