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Locke: Property Tax Levy Limit Could Have Saved NC Taxpayers $5.9 Billion 

Locke: Property Tax Levy Limit Could Have Saved NC Taxpayers $5.9 Billion 

Oct 5, 2026

By Colin Tierney Carolina Journal North Carolina property taxpayers could have saved $5.9 billion over the past five years if county property tax levy growth had been limited to inflation…

Missing Clayton Teen Found Nearly 400 Miles From Home

Missing Clayton Teen Found Nearly 400 Miles From Home

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Deputies Recover Property After I-95 Vehicle Break-In

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New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone

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Archer Lodge Asks Residents to Take a Transportation Survey

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Johnston NAACP Announces Candidate Forum Ahead Of General Election

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Clayton Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

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New Water Supply, Fire Station, Development Hearings Before Johnston Commissioners

New Water Supply, Fire Station, Development Hearings Before Johnston Commissioners

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Friendship Baptist Church Plans Oct. 11-15 Bible Conference

Friendship Baptist Church Plans Oct. 11-15 Bible Conference

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Smithfield

Johnston NAACP Announces Candidate Forum Ahead Of General Election

Johnston NAACP Announces Candidate Forum Ahead Of General Election

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Man Wanted Following Friday Night Stabbing In Smithfield

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Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge

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Selma

Deputies Recover Property After I-95 Vehicle Break-In

Deputies Recover Property After I-95 Vehicle Break-In

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Carolina Aces To Hold Golf Tournament To Support Local Youth Baseball

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51st Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival Set For Oct. 2–3

51st Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival Set For Oct. 2–3

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Clayton

Missing Clayton Teen Found Nearly 400 Miles From Home

Missing Clayton Teen Found Nearly 400 Miles From Home

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New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone

New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone

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Clayton Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

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From 1871 To Today: Baptist Center Church Celebrates 155 Years

From 1871 To Today: Baptist Center Church Celebrates 155 Years

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Schools

New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone

New Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone

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Balancing It All: A Student Parent’s Story

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NC Wesleyan Launches New Sports, Entertainment School With $10 Million Gift

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“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton

“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton

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State

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NC Legislative Leaders Call For Special Session On High Gas, Diesel Prices

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Pay For Performance, Not For Politics

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You Decide: Why Is The Bond Market So Important?

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