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Harnett Detectives Arrest Two Men Following NC SBI Cybertip Investigation
ERWIN, N.C. – The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men May 7 following an investigation involving cybertips received through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. On March 9,…
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…
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…
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…
Social Security Matters – Should I Collect SS Now Or Wait Two Years Until Age 70?
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 am 67 and 9 months old, collecting…
WakeMed Named To Newsweek’s List Of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals For Fifth Consecutive Year
RALEIGH, N.C. – For the fifth consecutive year, Newsweek has named WakeMed Raleigh Campus, WakeMed Cary Hospital and WakeMed North Hospital to its list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals. According…
