Riots Destroy More Than Property
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — During a May 31 press conference, Gov. Roy Cooper spoke effectively to the issues of police misconduct and injustice raised...
One County Gets Reprieve, But Others Facing Financial Catastrophe
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina will make sure Tyrrell County won’t default on its debt, but the intervention buys just one...
Legendary Nashville Guitarist Jimmy Capps Has Died
Benson Hometown Legend
The man known as the "king" among Nashville, Tennessee session guitarists, Jimmy Capps died Monday night at the age of 81.
Shortly after...
Neuse Charter’s Tylyia Triggs Recognized By NCHSAA
CHAPEL HILL - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) was created to serve as a voice for...
Nicole Neal Named 2020 Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Smithfield - The Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ( JCAC-DST, Inc.) has named Nicole Neal, founder of Simply Sweet, as...
North Carolina’s Local Governments Face A Grim Financial Future
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s local governments face a grim financial future. Tyrrell County may offer a sobering preview.
The inland northeastern...
Peaceful Protest Ends With Prayer
Approximately 90 people gathered Sunday night in Smithfield and Selma to protest the death of George Floyd who died May 25th while in police...
Rouzer Statement On Death Of George Floyd And Recent Protests
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) issued the following statement on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week and the subsequent protests and unrest...
Wayne County Sheriff Fires Employee Who Made Inflammatory Comments On Social Media
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce released a statement Monday afternoon regarding recent protests and riots, and an employee who reportedly made comments on social...
Curfew And State of Emergency Issued In Goldsboro Ahead Of Protest
Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen has declared a State of Emergency for the entire city and has also instituted a curfew from 9 p.m. to...
