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Johnston County Included In Award-Winning NCDOT Wildflower Program
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Roadside blooms across Johnston County are part of a larger statewide success story as the North Carolina Department of Transportation marks 40 years of its Wildflower Program.…
Newly Discovered Sketch Of The North Carolina Brigade Coming To N.C.
RALEIGH, N.C. – A rare, recently discovered eyewitness pen-and-ink sketch of the Continental Army’s North Carolina Brigade is coming to North Carolina for the first time. The sketch depicting Continental…
Harnett County Imposes Moratorium On Data Centers
By Emily WeaverDaily Record of Dunn HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. – The Harnett County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to enact a one-year moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas of…
NCDOT Pilots Temporary Traffic Signal In Surf City
SURF CITY, N.C – The N.C. Department of Transportation and Town of Surf City are piloting a temporary traffic signal to address congestion near the island roundabout at N.C. 50…
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…
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.…
“Beyond The Badge” Event Puts Focus On Families Behind The Uniform
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The focus wasn’t just on badges, uniforms, or commendations—it was on the people waiting at home. Hundreds gathered Saturday at Barbour Springs Waterside for the first-ever…
Keeping North Carolina Strong
By Governor Josh Stein North Carolinians have achieved a lot to make us proud. We’re the top state for business, economic development, and workforce development, and we announced more jobs…
Weekend Rain Not Enough To Alleviate Drought, Statewide Burn Ban Remains In Effect
RALEIGH, N.C. – The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several…
Alleged Scammer Arrested At Charlotte-Douglass Airport
(MECKLENBURG COUNTY and JONES COUNTY, N.C.) — On March 18, 2026, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation regarding an alleged scam…
