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Franklin County water deal is reached, NC lawmakers say, after protests derailed earlier legislation

A fight over water access in the counties north of the Triangle simmered for years before hitting a boiling point this spring, causing protests at the state legislature. But it’s now resolved, at least for the near future, with a new deal that allows Franklin County to buy more water to help fuel the county’s fast-paced growth.

Franklin County, NC · 2d
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Southern Nash, Rocky Mount Flag Football Teams Eliminated

Southern Nash and Rocky Mount both fell in the third round of North Carolina’s high school flag football playoffs, ending hopes of a local matchup. The Ladybirds lost to Pamlico, 26-25, in triple overtime; the Gryphons were beaten by Roxboro Community, 38-13. Southern Nash finished 17-2; Rocky Mount finished...

Rocky Mount, NC · 2d
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Barton women's basketball stuns Elizabeth City State, 58-57, with buzzer-beater for improbable win

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - The Barton women's basketball team (2-0) stunned Elizabeth City State (0-1), 58-57, with a buzzer-beater Wednesday evening at the R.L. Vaughan Center. Barton graduate student forward Megan Mares (Duluth, Ga.) hit the game-winning field goal at the buzzer after intercepting a pass on the in-bounds in the paint to give the Bulldogs the improbable win.

Elizabeth City, NC · 1d
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Private First Class Willie Davis, in South Carolina.

—— In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 506 East Spruce, Floyd Davis, 28, farm laborer; wife Marie, 26; children Willie, 10, Thelma, 5, Ella M., 3, and Floyd Jr., 2 months; and roomer Eddie Simmons, 25, tobacco farm laborer. In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson...

Wilson County, NC · 1d
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Rocky Mount Telegram

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Second Wawa in city to open in three weeks

A second Wawa convenience store in Rocky Mount is slated to begin serving customers in less than a month. The doors are set to be opened at 8 a.m. Dec. 3 at the North Winstead Avenue and Curtis Ellis Drive intersection, according to Alyson Mucha, a public relations representative with the Wawa chain. Mucha said in a Monday afternoon email that the store opening is going to be followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m. And Mucha said that the chain is finalizing some elements of the opening and is going to provide an alert with more details in the next few weeks. The future second Wawa is just southwest of the North Winstead interchange with the busy U.S. 64 and roughly a couple of miles from the U.S. 64 interchange with the Interstate 95 Maine-to-Miami corridor. The Wawa chain, which is based in Pennsylvania, is famous for hoagie-style sandwiches, coffee and other made-to-order items. Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson said after Monday night’s City Council meeting that he believes Wawa constructing the second future location in the city has generated much interest. “And I am looking forward to their opening,” Roberson said. “It’s moving along nicely,” he said of

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

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

hoodline.com

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Stantonsburg Cuts Ribbon on New Town Hall, Ending 76-Year Run at Old Building

Stantonsburg has a new seat of government. Mayor Coley Rhodes cut the ribbon Monday night on the town's new Town Hall and municipal complex at 312 S. Main St., closing the book on a government building the small Wilson County town had used since 1950. The ceremony marked the end...

Stantonsburg, NC · 1d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Buc-ee’s seeks recommendation from planning board for rezoning

The Buc-ee’s chain of travel centers plans to seek a Rocky Mount Planning Board recommendation today that the Rocky Mount City Council rezone a piece of land to pave the way for future development just off the Interstate 95 interchange for Gold Rock. The Planning Board is set to meet at 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall. Buc-ee’s has stated that the chain is under contract to purchase about 34 acres on the southeast side of the interchange northwest of Rocky Mount. That includes the location of dilapidated motel that long ago was a Howard Johnson’s motor lodge and wooded areas near the old motel. Gold Rock was annexed into Rocky Mount in 1997; however, some of the land that would be part of the planned purchase is not part of that satellite annexation and would have to be annexed by the City Council. Representatives of Buc-ee’s would like that land to be annexed and to be rezoned from Nash County general commercial to city B-2 commercial corridor to match the zoning for the rest of the land to the north in Gold Rock that Buc-ee’s also is eyeing for purchase. Land zoned B-2 commercial corridor by the city allows

Rocky Mount, NC · 3d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Wake County man to pay off home after $100K Powerball win

Alvester Perry of Wendell bought a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize that his wife said will be used to pay off their house.

Wake County, NC · 2d

WITN

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Widespread frost/freeze for most areas Saturday night

Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night through Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17. Due...

Martin County, NC · 22h

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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

The Enterprise

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Rocky Mount accepting applications for urgent home repair assistance

Rocky Mount is accepting Urgent Repair Program applications through Nov. 16, offering eligible homeowners up to $15,000 for home repairs.

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found

Consumers complained about fuel quality at two dozen gas Triangle stations recently, and state inspectors found issues at a handful of them. Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, customers submitted complaints about 24 stations in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Standards Division didn’t receive any complaints about Orange County stations during that time. Complaints were made about 20 Wake County stations, two in Johnston and one each in Durham and Chatham, according to records obtained by The News & Observer. In the complaints, drivers reported a variety of issues with their vehicles including: losing power, having difficulty starting; check engine lights turning on; and engines stalling. Some people reported taking their cars to mechanics, who said the cars were filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors followed up on the complaints and discovered fuel quality problems at five stations, all in Wake County. Tests are conducted at stations and in the lab to ensure that fuel meets the advertised ethanol content, octane rating and other specifications. That way, consumers get what they’re paying for , and don’t inadvertently damage their vehicles with contaminated fuel. Here’s what the tests showed. Fuel

Durham County, NC · 1d

wcti12.com

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$500,000 grant to build Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion, boosting access to produce

Who provided the $500,000 grant for the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion?. What is the intended impact of the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion on the agricultural community?. Why was the Tarboro Farmers Market Pavilion project initiated?. TARBORO, Edgecombe County — The town says it received a $500,000 grant to help develop...

Tarboro, NC · 1d

NC Newsline

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Former top NC lawmaker faces indictment related to Kentucky bourbon tour

The indictment charges former state Rep. Jason Saine, a Republican from Lincoln County, with felony embezzlement of more than $100,000 and obtaining property by false pretense.

North Carolina · 19h

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Normandy official, veterans help RMA bring history to life

For students at Rocky Mount Academy, Veterans Day was more than a lesson from a history book. On Wednesday, it was an opportunity to shake the hands of men and women who wore the nation’s uniform, hear their stories and meet a visitor from Normandy, France, whose life’s work has been dedicated to ensuring the sacrifice of an American soldier from Rocky Mount is never forgotten. Veterans lined the campus roadway Wednesday morning as students and families welcomed them to the academy’s annual Veterans Day celebration. The parade and school being in session on the federal holiday is part of a long and proud tradition for the private school, staff and students. And the celebration was a campuswide event that incorporated the participation of the entire school. The program honored veterans from every branch of military service while emphasizing the values of duty, sacrifice and citizenship that educators hope students will carry into their own lives. “We teach history in our classrooms,” Head of School Beth Covolo told attendees. “But you, our veterans, lived it.” The ceremony’s special guest was Jean-Vincent du Lac de Fugeres, a Normandy native and elected official there whose connection to eastern North Carolina stretches back

Rocky Mount, NC · 20h

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

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Rocky Mount Buyers Gain Leverage as Inventory Climbs and Price Cuts Rise

Rocky Mount buyers gained real leverage as inventory surged, price cuts topped the national rate, and homes lingered longer on the market.

Rocky Mount, NC · 2d

expansionsolutionsmagazine.com

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QT Corporation Plans $49.2M Goldsboro Expansion, 188 Jobs

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — QT Corporation plans to invest approximately $49.2 million in a new manufacturing facility at Park East Industrial Park in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The expansion is expected to create 188 jobs and increase the company’s capacity to serve customers nationwide. The facility will manufacture and distribute...

Wayne County, NC · 2d

Neuse News

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Smith moves ahead of Murphy in close 3rd District race

Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. has moved ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in the race to represent North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.

North Carolina · 1d