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The Johnstonian News

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Garner man receives 11-year firearm sentence

Garner man Murad Terrell Taylor was sentenced to 137 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Garner, NC · 3d

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NC storms strike: Tornado warnings, floods and I-40 wrecks

Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...

Bladen County, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC's e-bike law changes Dec. 1. How western Wake towns are responding

Apex is moving toward new e-bike rules that could expand helmet requirements for younger riders and clarify where electric bicycles can travel. The proposed changes come as a new North Carolina law takes effect Dec. 1, changing which e-bikes are permitted on roads and greenways. The new law also will require helmets for Class 3 e-bike riders and passengers under 18. Towns can also require helmets for riders and passengers under 18 on Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, but the new law does not mandate those additional requirements statewide. A separate, existing state law already requires bicycle helmets for anyone under 16. Apex’s Public Safety Committee on Thursday, Nov. 5, backed limited amendments to existing bicycle regulations, rather than a comprehensive e-bike ordinance. “Making huge regulatory changes at this stage may be the wrong thing. We may be over-regulating,” council member Ed Gray told The News & Observer after the meeting. But Gray also supports a uniform helmet requirement for younger riders, saying it would be easier to understand and enforce. The Town Council must approve any amendments, which it could do as soon as Dec. 17. The new rules Under the new state law, Class 1 bikes provide motor

North Carolina · 4d

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NCDOT's $340M US 64 Overhaul Will Cut Direct Access to Costco, Apex Businesses

John M. Brown Community Center — Public Meeting Venue For Project. Drivers who rely on U.S. 64 to reach Costco, car dealerships and neighborhood shopping centers in Apex and Cary are facing a major shake-up. The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to widen the highway from Salem Street in Apex to U.S. 1 in Cary from four to six lanes, add two new freeway interchanges, and reroute access to businesses along the corridor as part of a project now expected to cost more than $340 million.

Apex, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina College Was Quietly Crowned The State’s Hidden Gem Heading Into 2027

Some of the calmest acres in Raleigh sit just a few minutes from the busy downtown core, and plenty of North Carolinians drive right past them without a second look. Behind the campus gates is a small school with a big reputation for close-knit classes, friendly faces, and athletic fields worth a stroll.

Raleigh, NC · 8d

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Things You Should Know About Veteran Treatment Courts

Veterans deserve more. United States servicemen and women earn their benefits and support through their service, yet far too many face ongoing challenges with healthcare access, mental health resources, disability claims backlogs, and housing support. Veterans treatment courts (VTC) aim to promote recovery and reduce recidivism in high-risk, high-need military veterans with repeat infractions related to substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. Honorable Robert Russell founded the first VTC in Buffalo, New York, in January 2008. The structure of VTCs are similar to that of adult drug treatment courts in that they involve cooperation and collaboration with court officials, community partners, and law enforcement. The goal is to connect eligible veterans with benefits and treatment earned through military service. The program was initially funded initially by a grant from the Governor's Crime Commission from then-Governor Pat McCrory.

Harnett County, NC · 2d

The Fayetteville Observer

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All American work progresses as Fort Bragg eyes next road project

FORT BRAGG — Work on the All American Freeway continues as Fort Bragg officials tackle another road on post and prepare for the installation's next major project once the All American is complete. Officials provided a brief update on the All American work during a quarterly Community Action Council meeting on Nov. 4. The project, estimated to cost $22 million , will replace the 50-year-old Gruber Road bridge over the All American Freeway and repair areas where the freeway has settled on Fort Bragg, near the Rock Merritt Road exit and freeway between Gruber and Zabitosky roads. Fort Bragg is working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on the project, which started in July and is expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete. Crews are in the midst of dynamic compaction on the roadway, where a 50,000-pound weight is being used to compact the area that will be under the asphalt, Jeffrey Williamson, director of Fort Bragg’s Directorate of Public Works, said at the Nov. 4 meeting. Crews started removing about 12 layers of asphalt in August to address roadbed settlement. Williamson said the dynamic compaction work should be completed by the end of January. The road

Fort Bragg, NC · 2d

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Hundreds gather to honor veterans at fundraising golf tournament

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. — Hundreds of volunteers and golfers gathered in Fuquay-Varina during Veterans Appreciation Month for the 18th annual Military Missions in Action, Tee Off for the Troops Golf Classic. The two-day tournament raises money for the nonprofit that serves active-duty military members, veterans and their families. North Carolina...

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 23h

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Celebrate Fall At Bentonville Battlefield’s Fall Festival Nov. 14

FOUR OAKS – Take a wagon ride around the historic Harper farm at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site’s annual fall festival on Nov. 14. The program will include historic trades demonstrations, displays from community organizations, and an old-fashioned festival atmosphere featuring wagon rides, kids’ games, food trucks, live music, and more.

Four Oaks, NC · 1d

The Fayetteville Observer

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The rise and fall of Fayetteville's Fire Station No. 4 | Opinion

A Hyundai excavator rammed its big bucket upside the building, and steel, masonry and brick came down with a loud boom. The human operator in the cab guided the big machine’s boom and ripped out silvery beams. In another pass, the scoop took a bite out of the roof and pulled til a section came loose, followed by another boom and a cloud of dust. The human operator began arranging it all into towering piles of debris. This was the scene Thursday afternoon at what was to have been the new Fire Station No. 4 on Bragg Boulevard, near the intersection of U.S. 401 Business. The project, budgeted at $11.5 million, was planned to be a state-of-the-art facility — one with modern equipment designed to protect firefighters from the higher rates of cancer that haunt that noble profession. The station, which would replace the aging facility on Stamper Road, was planned to serve 5,000 homes. A project that never reached its purpose But work on unfinished Station No. 4 was halted in 2024, two years after it started, due to what city officials contended was shoddy construction. There were dueling lawsuits in court on the matter: The city had sued

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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7,500 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill Into Johnston County Pond

JOHNSTON COUNTY – An estimated 7,500 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into a pond near the intersection of NC Highway 42 and Queen Ann Drive on Saturday, November 7. Aqua North Carolina reported the discharge Sunday, November 8, saying the untreated wastewater entered a pond upstream of an unnamed tributary to the Neuse River.

Johnston County, NC · 1d

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Where veterans can afford the most homes with a VA Loan

Movoto by Lower reports that VA loans allow eligible veterans to buy homes with no down payment, but affordability varies widely, with only 7.7% of homes accessible for median-income veterans nationwide.

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Albert Rodebaugh of Craigsville, West Virginia, Took the N.C. State Fair Giant Pumpkin Title at 2,123 Pounds, and a Blacksburg Couple Set a Virginia Record

Albert Rodebaugh won the N.C. State Fair giant pumpkin title at 2,123 pounds, and a Blacksburg couple's 1,861.8-pound pumpkin set a Virginia record.

Blacksburg, VA · 3h

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Let's salute our heroes: Events to honor North Carolina veterans and service members

Veterans Day events across the Triangle, including ceremonies, observances, free meals and community gatherings

North Carolina · 11h

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8 North Carolina Paper Craft Shops Where Just Looking Wrecks Your Scrapbooking Budget

You walk in for one sheet of cardstock and walk out with a bag full of stickers, stamps, and pretty paper you never planned to buy. That is the risk at the paper craft shops on this list, and every one of them is right here in North Carolina. From...

North Carolina · 17h

Raleigh News & Observer

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What to watch at UNC and NC State boards of trustees meetings this week

Hello reader! Welcome to Higher Stakes , your source for North Carolina’s higher education news. I’m reporter Jane Winik Sartwell . It’s going to be a big week. Both the UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State trustees are meeting. The fallout from the disturbing Sigma Nu hazing investigation continues to unfold. St. Augustine’s , the historically Black university in Raleigh, faces a deadline to explain how it plans to exit bankruptcy. I’ll be focused all week on bringing you the latest on these stories. Stay tuned. For now, here’s a preview of what to expect at those trustees meetings. What to expect from UNC’s trustees Protocol for campus-wide centers and institutes could be changing. A proposed policy could expand the provost’s control over the launch of new centers, who sits on committees that handle their periodical reviews, and their discontinuation or reclassification. Earlier this year, the abrupt closure and consolidation of six centers focused on international studies brought this issue to the fore. Academic program review could now consider cost. A presentation on the Academic Program Review Refresh Project says that the initiative allows the university to tell whether “cost of instruction is aligned with student demand.” Trustee Marty Kotis previously

North Carolina · 6h

The Johnstonian News

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Clayton seeks nominees for 2026 Christmas Spirit Award

Clayton is accepting nominations for the 2026 Joyce Blackley Christmas Spirit Award, honoring community service, generosity and involvement.

Clayton, NC · 22h

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Shaping the force: 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) hosts annual Retention Competition

Career counselors and retention NCOs from across 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) gathered at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 3-5, 2026, for the fiscal year 2027 Retention Competition. Representatives from six subordinate units: 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), 7th Special Forces...

Fort Bragg, NC · 19h

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