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An Unprecedented Response: State, Local And Federal Partners Surge Resources Into Western NC
RALEIGH - State, federal and local partners continue to work together to surge resources into Western North Carolina in response to unprecedented damage from Hurricane...
Loaded Concrete Truck Overturns
SELMA - A loaded concrete mixer overturned Monday on NC 96 just south of NC 42.
The incident occurred at slow speed on an already...
NC Hospitals To Implement Law Enforcement In ERs Starting October 1
By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal
According to a January 2024 poll from the American College of Emergency Physicians, 91% of emergency physicians said...
Congressman Nickel Urges Congress To Reconvene And Fund FEMA Relief Efforts
Washington, D.C. - On Monday, in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) called for urgent Congressional action.
“With...
Town Board Unanimously Rejects Rezoning Request
SMITHFIELD – Following the recommendation of Planning Staff, the Smithfield Town Council rejected a request to rezone a residential property for commercial use.
Syed Rivzi...
Johnston County Special Olympic Athletes Compete In 2024 NC Equestrian Tournament
MILL SPRING, NC - Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes of all ages and abilities competed in various events, including showmanship, barrel racing, pole...
Smithfield Board Appointments – September 2024
The Smithfield Town Council approved the following board appointments during their September meeting:
Monique Austin was reappointed to Board of Adjustment for a second term
Jan...
Sampson County Road To Close For Pipe Replacements
CLINTON - A road north of Clinton will close several times over the next month for maintenance ahead of it being resurfaced.
Keener Road between...
In Helene’s Wake, Leadership Is Crucial
By John Hood RALEIGH — I got it wrong. Deeply wrong. Embarrassingly wrong.
It was a few days after Hurricane Floyd struck the coast on...
Johnston County Holding Donation Drive To Support Hurricane Victims In Western North Carolina
SMITHFIELD – In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, Johnston County, along with the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services, is...
