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Lead narrows in tight NC race that could decide control of state Senate

The margin is tightening in a North Carolina Senate race that could decide control of the chamber — and perhaps all lawmaking in the state. Hoke County elections officials on Friday counted 59 provisional ballots and rejected 105 more in the race for the state’s 24th NC Senate District between powerful Republican Sen. Danny Britt and Democratic challenger Catina Hamm.

Hoke County, NC · 2d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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Bladenboro Mayor David Hales dies at 68

BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) - Bladenboro Mayor David William Hales Jr. has died, according to an obituary. The obituary stated that Hales died on Nov. 4 at age 68. Hales was serving his second term as mayor when he died. In a Facebook post, the town of Elizabethtown extended condolences to...

Bladenboro, NC · 3d
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Neuse News

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Lenoir, Jones counties among those eligible for UMO AgPrime Grants

UMO AgPrime grants are available to farmers and agribusiness owners in Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Onslow, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

Mt Olive, NC · 2d

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Wilson Barber Jess Rivera Unseats 16-Year GOP Lawmaker in Eastern NC Upset

A Wilson barber running for office for the first time has knocked off a longtime eastern North Carolina lawmaker. Jess Rivera defeated Republican incumbent Buck Newton in North Carolina Senate District 4, earning 37,539 votes to Newton's 35,962, winning a seat Newton had represented since 2022. Rivera, a political newcomer...

North Carolina · 4d

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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 · 15h

Lovely Garden Roots

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North Carolina Soil Tests Are Generally Free Through November and Cost $5 a Sample From December, So Wayne County Extension Says to Submit Before Thanksgiving

North Carolina soil tests are free through Nov. 30 and $5 a sample from Dec. 1. Samples must reach the Raleigh lab by 5 p.m. Nov. 30 to avoid the fee.

Wayne County, 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 · 2d

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Church volunteers repaint and repair Mount Olive rec facility press box and bleachers

MOUNT OLIVE, Wayne County — Volunteers from The Bridge (Mount Olive) Church have refreshed the press box, dugouts and bleachers at a Mount Olive recreation facility, according to Mount Olive Parks and Recreation. The department says volunteers pressure-washed the areas, replaced wood, scraped and primed surfaces, and applied multiple...

Mt Olive, NC · 2d

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Pierce retains NC House 48 seat; Britt leads by 268 votes in NC Senate 24 race

LAURINBURG — Longtime state Rep. Garland Pierce secured a decisive victory in Tuesday’s General Election, widening his margin after narrowly retaining his seat in 2024. Pierce, the Democratic incumbent representing the 48th District in the North Carolina House, defeated Republican challenger Ralph Carter with 60.67% of the vote across Scotland and Hoke counties, which make up the district.

Scotland County, NC · 4d

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Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s Military Affairs Council hosts Operation Patriot Pantry throughout the month of November

The greater Fayetteville community is invited to contribute non-perishable food items to support those who serve our nation. Recognizing the current financial pressures faced by military families and the need for immediate, tangible support within the Fort Bragg community, the Greater Fayetteville. Chamber Military Affairs Council (MAC) is hosting Operation...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 7d

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Wake County Overhauls EMS Emergency Response System

Wake County officials reviewed changes to the county's emergency medical services system during a presentation Monday at a Wake County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee meeting. The presentation focused on EMS response times, emergency call prioritization, coordination with local fire departments, and patient outcomes as the county continues to grow.

Wake County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Raleigh may rename part of New Bern Avenue for first Black mayor. What to know

Advocates in Southeast Raleigh want to rename a stretch of New Bern Avenue after Clarence E. Lightner, the city’s first popularly elected Black mayor. City, state and federal officials met in October to discuss the possibility. FULL STORY: A new name for Raleigh’s New Bern Avenue? City’s first Black mayor could be honored Here are key takeaways: Longtime activist Octavia Rainey is leading the push to honor Lightner on signs from Person Street to WakeMed, a corridor that runs through neighborhoods where he held influence for decades. Lightner served as mayor from 1973-75 and was part of the “Oval Table Gang” that strategized with civil rights pioneers Ralph and June Campbell to end segregation peacefully. He died in 2002. The proposed stretch includes a downtown post office and the Terry Sanford federal building, meaning a name change would affect their addresses. Rainey concedes the process will take time. Raleigh’s four main downtown streets going east, west, north and south were originally named for the towns they led to, including New Bern. The avenue is currently midway through a transformation that will bring North Carolina’s first rapid-transit bus line.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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This Underrated North Carolina City Just Beat Every Other City In The Country

A statue of George Washington dressed as a Roman general stands inside one city’s capitol building. That alone made me curious. Then the same city landed at number one for Gen Z in a national ranking. The top score came from CommercialCafe in August 2026. It weighed jobs, schooling,...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

WRAL News

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Traffic shift coming to Old Stage Road for NCDOT widening project

Drivers who travel Old Stage Road in southern Wake County, near Garner, should be prepared for a traffic shift Friday evening and overnight. Beginning at 7 p.m., crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation will move traffic onto two newly constructed lanes so they can build new northbound lanes for the Old Stage Road widening project.

Wake County, NC · 3d

WRAL News

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Flash flooding reported in Triangle as storms with heavy rain move through area

Lightning sparked a house fire in Raleigh on Friday, and there were several reports of flash flooding in the Triangle as severe storms with heavy rain moved through the area. A flash flood warning is in effect in the Triangle until 1:30 p.m., and the WRAL Storm Tracker saw flooding on Walnut Street in Cary and on West Millbrook Road in Raleigh.

Raleigh, NC · 2d