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Hurricane Season Nears; NC Leaders Urge Readiness As Forecast Predicts 12–15 Storms
RALEIGH, N.C. — With hurricane season approaching, North Carolina officials are urging residents to prepare now, as forecasters predict another active — but near-average — year for tropical storms. Governor…
One Teen Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Sampson County Crash
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — A 17-year-old passenger was killed and an 18-year-old driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.…
Johnston County Among 81 Counties Where Open Burning Ban Is Lifted
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Residents in Johnston County can once again burn outdoors, as state officials lifted a weeks-long ban on open burning for most of North Carolina on Sunday.…
NC House Files Constitutional Amendment Limiting Property Tax Revenue Growth
By Andrew Pomeranz Carolina Journal North Carolina House Republicans have formally filed legislation to place a constitutional amendment before voters that would require limits on how much local governments can…
You Decide: Why Are Trailer Parks Disappearing?
By Mike Walden The term “housing affordability crisis” is commonly used today. It refers to the difficulty of homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, being able to purchase a standard “stick-built” home.…
Social Security Matters – I Want To Do Everything Right When I Claim Social Security
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in two years.…
Neuse Charter Senior Awarded Prestigious Cross Country Scholarship
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School has announced that Senior student-athlete Isabella “Bella” Strickland has been named a recipient of the prestigious FloSports Cross Country Scholarship, an honor awarded annually…
Read To Grow JoCo’s Kindergarten Readiness Nights Described By Parents As: “A Perfect Learning Night”
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Read to Grow Johnston County recently hosted its fourth annual Kindergarten Readiness Nights, preparing 171 rising kindergarteners for the upcoming school year. Families were able to…
Johnston County Public Servant J.H. Langdon Dies At 88
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Former North Carolina Rep. and longtime Johnston County public servant James H. “J.H.” Langdon Jr. died April 30 at his home. He was 88. Langdon, of…
Meet Smithfield’s Newest Police K-9 — Now Name Him
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield’s newest police officer has four legs — and needs a name. The Smithfield Police Department is asking the community to help name its new K-9, recently…
Johnston County Deputies Arrest Kenly Man In Narcotics Investigation
KENLY, N.C. — A Kenly man was arrested Thursday afternoon after Johnston County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Hoss Road following a monthlong narcotics…
Future Scientists Take Center Stage At 2026 Elementary Science Olympiad
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Fifteen elementary school teams, including 14 from Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), participated in the 2026 Elementary Science Olympiad Competition at The Clayton Center on Friday, March…
