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Elizabethtown announces 38th annual MLK Parade, seeks participants

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — Planning is officially underway for the 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown. The parade is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, honoring the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers are encouraging churches, businesses, schools, civic groups,...

Elizabethtown, NC · 23h
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Roger Alford set to become Scotland County’s next sheriff

LAURINBURG — Roger Alford will become Scotland County’s 12th sheriff, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s General Election. Alford, who ran as a Democrat, defeated Republican Jason L. Butler, receiving 5,535 votes to Butler’s 4,876. Alford secured 53.16% of the votes cast. Alford was at the...

Scotland County, NC · 3d
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Democrats in Scotland County make gains in local races

LAURINBURG — Scotland County reflected the Democratic gains seen in several parts of the country Tuesday, as Democrats secured victories in multiple local races, including seats on the Scotland County Board of Commissioners and Scotland County Schools Board of Education. According to unofficial results, Democrat Ronnie Nicholson defeated Republican...

Scotland County, NC · 3d
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Public Invited To Bid On Johnston County Surplus Vehicles

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will auction surplus vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office, Public Utilities and other consignors on Sunday, November 8. The online auction, conducted by Wester Auction & Realty, includes former law enforcement vehicles such as Dodge Chargers and Chevrolet Tahoes. Among the vehicles listed for sale...

Johnston County, NC · 2d
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City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division invites community o meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck event on Nov. 7

The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division invites residents to an afternoon of family-friendly fun at the rescheduled Meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at 455 Grove St. Taking place following Fayetteville’s Veterans Day parade, the event offers families an afternoon...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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This Tiny North Carolina Town Is The Cultural Heart Of One Of America’s Largest Native American Tribes

It is hard for me to square the size of this town with the amount of history packed into it. In southeastern North Carolina, one small community became a center of Lumbee life, with a university founded in 1887 to train Native teachers growing alongside tribal institutions and traditions that still bring thousands of people together.

Pembroke, NC · 3d

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Traffic to shift to new lanes on N.C. 211 in Hoke County

A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will shift traffic along a portion of N.C. 211 in Hoke County onto newly constructed lanes starting next week. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 10, weather permitting, crews will begin shifting traffic in both directions on N.C. 211 from approximately 1 mile east of Ashemont Road to Ivey Street onto the newly constructed lanes. The traffic shift is expected to be fully completed by 4 p.m.

Hoke County, NC · 2d

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City Seeks Construction Bids for Park Renovation

The project will update the park with amenities that appeal to a wide range of ages and recreational preferences. Enhancements include an improved parking area, a walking trail, a picnic shelter, and a horseshoe pitch, in addition to a new playground with modern surfacing. The park, located on Martin Street,...

Sanford, NC · 2d

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Smithfield Responds To Recycling Center Complaints, Details Cleanup Efforts

SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield says maintenance work has been completed and additional cleanup is underway at its Recycling Center and Public Works yard on Hospital Road following complaints about conditions at the property. In a statement provided to The Johnston County Report, the town said photographs included...

Smithfield, NC · 1d

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Lumberton Residents Say They Don’t Want a Data Center

“Who does not want a data center here?” Laura Oxendine asked the 100 or so people gathered in the Sandy Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall in Lumberton on Thursday night. Nearly three-quarters of people raised their hands in response to Oxendine, a Lumberton resident and member of the Lumbee...

Lumberton, NC · 1d

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DOT schedules work to N.C. 403, other county roads

From road resurfacing and intersection improvements to preparations for winter weather, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has a busy schedule ahead in Sampson County, with several projects already underway and others expected to begin in the coming weeks and months. During Monday’s Sampson County Board of Commissioners meeting, DOT...

Sampson County, NC · 1d

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PUBLIC NOTICE: LUMBEE TRIBE GAMING REFERENDUM – SPECIAL ELECTION Information

PUBLIC NOTICE: LUMBEE TRIBE GAMING REFERENDUM – SPECIAL ELECTION. The Lumbee Tribe Elections Board is providing important information regarding the upcoming Special Election for the Gaming Referendum on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Please review the accompanying graphics for information about the election, official polling locations, key dates and deadlines,...

Robeson County, NC · 4d

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Campbell hosts Harnett business leaders for economic update

Harnett County has grown more than 27% over the last 15 years and is on the cusp of significant growth in the business sector as well. Campbell University recently hosted the 2026 Harnett County Economic Development Update; this was the university's third year in a row hosting the event. The annual event invites elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders from Harnett and its neighboring counties to share updates on new projects, economic trends and announcements from the previous year.

Harnett County, NC · 1d

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Jamie Adams holds 16-vote lead in DA race

LAURINBURG — Democratic incumbent Jamie Adams held a 16-vote lead over Republican challenger Todd G. Scott in the race for District Attorney for Judicial District 21, which covers Scotland, Anson and Richmond counties, according to unofficial election results. Adams received 15,860 votes, or 50.03%, compared to Scott’s 15,844 votes,...

Richmond County, NC · 2d

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UNCP celebrates topping out for Clinical Sciences Building

PEMBROKE — Seven months after UNC Pembroke celebrated the groundbreaking of its Clinical Sciences Building, the campus community gathere

Pembroke, NC · 3d

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Fayetteville Adopts Conditional Rezoning Rule for Data Centers Before Moratorium Hearing

On Oct. 26, the Fayetteville City Council passed a revised Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment. It requires conditional rezoning when someone proposes a data center as a warehouse storage use, according to a city media release published on Monday, Nov. 2. The amendment also clears up how the UDO treats...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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Candlelight Reflections To Honor Alzheimer’s Patients, Caregivers Nov. 12

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will hold its annual Candlelight Reflections program Thursday, Nov. 12, honoring people living with Alzheimer’s disease, those who have died from the illness and the family members and caregivers who support them. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of the...

Smithfield, NC · 21h

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Lumberton community expresses concerns regarding new data center

LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - A new data center is being proposed to the Lumberton community. Community members gathered at Sandy Grove Baptist Church Thursday evening and expressed concerns about what a new data center may impact. Some of their concerns included water usage, noise, and overall health for the area.

Lumberton, NC · 2d

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Commissioners Delay Adoption Of Unified Development Ordinance

SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will not vote on a proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) later this month after residents raised concerns about protecting farmland from encroaching development. During a public hearing Monday, November 2, several speakers urged commissioners to strengthen protections for agricultural operations as...

Johnston County, NC · 1d

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NC elections director cautions staff after Senate District 24 comments

The North Carolina State Board of Elections' executive director cautioned local election officials Friday against commenting about outcomes of ongoing contests. Sam Hayes issued a statement after WRAL cited two county elections directors discussing the vote count in the state Senate District 24 race. The race could determine whether Republicans...

North Carolina · 1d