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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 · 7h
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New balance of power in Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 22h

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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 · 6h
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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 · 4h

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These 9 North Carolina Towns Are Attracting Real Estate Investors, And Locals Are Taking Notice

One town on this list has two separate historic downtowns because Fuquay Springs joined with the neighboring community of Varina back in 1963. I love that kind of quirk. It tells you a place grew in its own odd, stubborn way. That same historic character now shares the spotlight with...

North Carolina · 8d

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Harris Defeats Write-In Challenge As Three Johnston County Commissioner Seats Decided

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Board of Commissioners Chairman Patrick Harris won another term Tuesday, turning back a write-in challenge, while newcomer Adam Caldwell and incumbent Commissioner R.S. “Butch” Lawter Jr. also won seats on the seven-member board. Harris, a Republican representing District 5, received 49,331 votes, or...

Johnston County, NC · 2d

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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 · 15h

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Falls Lake Drops to 244 Feet Near Decade-Old Drought Low as Raleigh and Wake County Hope Super El Niño Brings Wetter Winter

NORTH CAROLINA — Falls Lake in Wake County, the main source of drinking water for Raleigh, continues to drop and now sits at 244 feet. That level is only a couple of feet above the low reached during one of the worst droughts in the region about a decade ago. Forecasters are hoping the developing super El Niño will bring enough rain this winter to end the drought, though a wetter season is not guaranteed.

Wake County, NC · 2d

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Kenly Youth Bring Home Four Champion Honors From N.C. State Fair

RALEIGH – Two Johnston County youth were among the top exhibitors at this year’s N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Sale of Champions, with their four champion entries drawing a combined $69,000 in winning bids. Sloane Hinnant and Zade Jennings, both of Kenly, represented Johnston County in the Oct....

Johnston County, NC · 1d

The Johnstonian News

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JCPS to host annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11

Johnston County Public Schools will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Smithfield-Selma High School, with a livestream and meal for local veterans.

Smithfield, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Beyond Buc-ee's: Restaurants with Texas ties keep heading to NC

North Carolina is getting a taste of the Lone Star State. Texas-based Buc-ee’s, already building one store in the state, is now eyeing a second location along Interstate 95. The travel center could join Texas-inspired restaurants setting up shop in the Raleigh area. From a barbecue joint to a beloved burger chain, here are openings The News & Observer has covered this year: Buc-ee’s could build a second North Carolina travel center near I-95 and Halifax Road in Rocky Mount. Its first NC location is already under construction off I-85/40 in Alamance County, and there’s no official opening date. East of Texas , a Texas-style barbecue restaurant from owner Claire Calvin, opened at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus . The restaurant serves brisket, burnt ends, pork belly and housemade sausage. It’s an expansion of a Winston-Salem spot that opened in 2023. Shipley Donuts , founded in Houston in 1936, plans to open two Raleigh shops over the next two years, with the first expected in 2027. The chain is known for handcrafted doughnuts and savory kolaches stuffed with fillings like sausage and jalapeños. Whataburger opened its first Triangle locations : in Wake Forest at 489 Calvin Jones Highway and in Raleigh

North Carolina · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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What Gov. Josh Stein says is the message NC voters sent state politicians

The day after Democrats flipped the North Carolina House as part of a national blue wave, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said that voters sent a message that they want “balance” in state government. Stein talked about working together with Republicans, ending partisan gerrymandering and what message North Carolina voters sent lawmakers about what they want them to do. The message North Carolina voters sent “Last night was an incredible night for the country, of course, but especially so for us here in North Carolina,” Stein told reporters during a news conference outside the Executive Mansion in downtown Raleigh. “The voters of North Carolina made their voices heard loudly and clearly. They want balance. They want common sense in their government.” “The voters want leaders who work together on their behalf. Our job as those elected leaders is to listen and to work together because we can work together to lower costs.” On getting rid of the ‘political cancer’ of gerrymandering Stein told reporters he would support an independent redistricting commission following years of Republicans gerrymandering districts in their favor. “There are a few causes of the political cancers that we suffer from in this country. Partisan gerrymandering is certainly one,”

North Carolina · 1d

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Bizzell, Olive, Ball Secure Another Four Years In Office

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell won an eighth four-year term Tuesday, extending his tenure as the longest-serving sheriff in county history. Bizzell, a Republican, received 54,865 votes in Tuesday’s general election. He was unopposed on the ballot after defeating challenger Randy Ackley in the March Republican primary.

Johnston County, NC · 2d

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The Hargrove heirs settle an inheritance.

Deed book 290, page 587, Wilson County Register of Deeds office. We first met Duncan J. Hargrove here, going down slow after believing himself to be hoodooed. The deed above reveals a different source of stress in Hargrove’s latter years, financial foes that led to the loss of much of his real estate.

Wilson, NC · 1d

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 1d

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Land Conservation Project Protects 69 Acres Upstream Of Clayton

CLAYTON – Nearly 70 acres of undeveloped land along the Neuse River near the Johnston-Wake county line have been permanently protected from development as part of an effort to preserve water quality and expand a nearby nature preserve. Triangle Land Conservancy announced it protected the 69-acre tract, known as...

Clayton, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Why DEQ let a Raleigh real estate agent take over a troubled Wayne County hog farm

A Raleigh real estate agent with no hog farming experience bought a Wayne County farm infamous for a massive 2022 waste spill, and it has kept leaking sludge into public waterways. State regulators approved his permit to run the site without a background check and have little power beyond issuing fines, which the owner hasn’t paid. FULL STORY: Why DEQ trusted a Raleigh real estate agent with the site of a massive hog waste spill Here are key takeaways: Wallace Green, a Raleigh real estate agent operating as Biox Renewables — a one-person LLC with no website or office — bought the former White Oak Farms at auction in 2024 despite never having run such an operation. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality does not perform background checks or require financial disclosures from applicants. Spokesperson Josh Kastrinsky said the only confirmation sought was that Green had a registered LLC. DEQ has fined Biox three times this year — $10,697 in May, $7,347 in August and $5,280 in September — but Green hasn’t paid any of them and insists he’s “in compliance.” He is also over a year behind on required reports. Samantha Krop of Sound Rivers said testing of runoff

Raleigh, NC · 5h

The Wilson Times

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The world is larger than Wilson

Rosa Gobien argues that cutting support for Eyes on Main Street and the American Center for Photographers could weaken Wilson’s cultural vitality and downtown revitalization.

Wilson, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins NC's Senate race as the first Democrat in 18 years

In a historic win, former Gov. Roy Cooper becomes North Carolina’s first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate since 2008. “North Carolina — I’m grateful for your trust,” Cooper posted to social media shortly after the race was called. “We have more in common than divides us. Here’s to building better days ahead!” Moments later, Cooper took the stage in downtown Raleigh and told the crowd he spoke with his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley, earlier and that Whatley “acknowledged the victory.” “What do you say, North Carolina?” Cooper asked the crowd. “Are you ready for change? Are you ready to turn things around for hardworking people? Are you ready to meet the promise of tomorrow? So am I.” Cooper said North Carolinians work hard, “and they shouldn’t need a lobbyist to unlock the American dream.” “That should be the job of the people they elect to represent them,” Cooper said. “And to North Carolinians, I accept their job offer.” The Associated Press called the race shortly after early and absentee ballots were released. Cheers went out from the crowd at Cooper’s Raleigh event. Whatley concedes Across the state in Gastonia, Whatley conceded to a crowd of about 100 people at

North Carolina · 2d

The Wilson Times

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Election night data error drew state board’s attention

Wilson County’s election results were briefly uploaded to the state board of elections website before being removed after it was discovered that test data was mixed with vote totals.

Wilson County, NC · 1d