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NCDOT Schedules Road Work in Sampson County, Including N.C. 403 Intersection Change

Within two weeks, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will realign the intersection of N.C. 403 and Old Warsaw Road, according to the Sampson Independent. Old Warsaw Road will close for several days while crews finish the job. Highway Maintenance Engineer Lance Eason and District Engineer Daniel Jones gave the Sampson County Board of Commissioners a rundown of current and planned projects at a Monday meeting.

Sampson County, NC · 17h
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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

The Fayetteville Observer

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Stewart Bell's sons vow to carry on Bell's Seed Store legacy

A beloved gardener and local business owner who spent 40 years leading one of Fayetteville's oldest locally owned businesses has died. Stewart Bell, third-generation owner of Bell’s Seed Store at 230 E. Russell St. downtown, died Oct. 20 after suffering a brain aneurysm, his family said. He was 64. His death came as a shock to family, longtime employees and loyal customers. But those closest to him say they won't let his legacy fade. He chose to help others, just because he could Stewart Bell was a man who always went out of his way for other people, said his wife of nearly 40 years, and he would always do so in a way that made it clear he wasn’t after any personal gain. He simply wanted to show that he was thinking about others before himself, Gwen Bell said. “He knows I like sunflowers and roses,” Gwen Bell said, “And he would just show up sometimes with sunflowers or roses or an orchid, just because he could.” Stewart Bell’s only cares in the world were his business, his family and his Lord, she added. In addition to helping others with their own gardens and yards, Gwen Bell said, her

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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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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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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GALLERY: Hope Mills Glass Photo Booth at Stars & Guitars 2026

Thank you so much to our friends at Hope Mills Glass for sponsoring our concourse photo booth at Stars & Guitars 2026! You all showed out in FORCE for The Band Perry, Rodney Atkins, Josh Ross, Cole Goodwin and Drew Baldridge, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We loved seeing...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen announces closure

Locally owned seafood restaurant Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen will close its doors at its current location. The restaurant's final day of service will be Sunday, November 15. The restaurant's final week’s hours:. Thursday, November 12 | 4–8 p.m. Friday, November 13 | 4–8 p.m. Saturday,...

Fayetteville, NC · 3d

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Self-Guided Tour of 14 Fayetteville Historic Sites, Including Rarely Open Spots, Set for Nov. 14

Preservation North Carolina will host the first Fayetteville Ramble on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. It's a self-guided tour of 14 historic buildings, homes, and landmarks in downtown Fayetteville. Tickets cost $25 per person, The Fayetteville Observer reported. A closing reception follows at MacPherson House Bed &...

Fayetteville, NC · 17h

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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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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 · 22h

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Murphy USA listed among incoming businesses at Rockfish Village in Fayetteville

Murphy USA is listed among the incoming businesses at Rockfish Village, a developing commercial center near Rockfish Road and King Road in Fayetteville. The listing was shared by FayToday News’s instagram in an update highlighting businesses expected to join the shopping center alongside the new Publix. The company, which...

Fayetteville, NC · 7h

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QDOBA plans third location in Hope Mills

A new QDOBA location is coming soon to the people of Hope Mills, with signage already up for the brand's third location at 7483 Rockfish Road. The new location is the latest addition to the new Rockfish Village shopping center, which debuted with the opening of the area’s second Publix location on Oct. 21.

Hope Mills, NC · 3d

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 · 20h

Raleigh News & Observer

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

North Carolina · 1d

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

The Fayetteville Observer

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Westover football's 'Fantastic Four' freshmen shape playoff future

Success on the gridiron has found its way to Bonanza Drive, and inside the Westover football locker room. Amid a 7-4 record marked by an undefeated home stretch that rounded out its final home game last Friday against No. 19 West Johnston in the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs, four freshmen have consistently made their presence felt on Friday nights: Zion Williams, Jrue Glenn, Montana Boney, and Jarrod Smith, known as the "Fantastic Four" in the Westover program. Westover head coach Justin Sherrod spoke about the quartet and how much they mean to the program, with their immediate impact on their winning season, which has landed them in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs. For Sherrod, their emergence is the result of a plan that began before they ever stepped onto a high school football field. "I've seen the potential in those guys in eighth grade," Sherrod said. "Most importantly, I wanted to make sure that they knew who I was, what this program is going to be, and that these guys are going to be the future of the program for the next three years." Here's what each of the "Fantastic Four" freshmen bring to the Wolverines,

Fayetteville, NC · 3d

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

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Former PWC Commissioner Robert C. Williams Passed Away

Former Fayetteville Public Works Commission Chairman, Robert C. Williams, passed away on November 6, 2026. Williams was a retired educator who served on the PWC Board for 20 years, helping provide leadership and oversight for the community’s electric, water, and sanitary sewer systems. Williams became PWC’s first African-American board...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Santa Claus returns to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall for the holidays

Christmas is on the horizon, and there’s no surer sign than Santa Claus coming to Cross Creek Mall. The Jolly Old Elf will make his 2026 debut at noon Nov. 13 at his Home for the Holidays in the food court, the mall announced in a Nov. 9 news release. A Black Santa Claus will be available on Nov. 20-23 and Dec. 11-14. On Mondays, shoppers can bring their pets along for a photo with Santa. More: Black Santa brings pride and joy to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall The details Address: 419 Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville. Hours: Santa will be available for visits from Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 24. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday. Cost: Visits are free, with photo packages available for purchase. More information: Reservations for a photo session with Santa are encouraged. Visit vipholidayphotos.com/mall/H-CCMNC and search by town or ZIP code. News Director Beth Hutson can be reached at bhutson@fayobserver.com. This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Santa Claus returns to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall for the holidays

Fayetteville, NC · 3d