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NCDMV Expands Online Driver License Renewals Under New Law
ROCKY MOUNT – In a move to further streamline services and reduce wait times at driver license offices statewide, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) announced Tuesday that eligible…
Two Johnston County Residents Appointed To State Advisory Boards By Governor Stein
RALEIGH – Two Johnston County residents have been named to state advisory boards by Governor Josh Stein, according to a recent announcement from the Governor’s Office. Charles Ralph Hodge has…
Tourism Groups Support Suit Against Currituck Tax At Top NC Court
By Carolina Journal Staff Groups tied to North Carolina’s travel and tourism industry are backing a lawsuit against Currituck County at the state’s highest court. The suit from local taxpayers…
Wilson License Plate Agency To Reopen Oct. 7
WILSON – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen the license plate agency (LPA) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Wilson. The agency is located at 4000 Ward Blvd., Suite D,…
Caitlin “Goose” Marsh Announces Bid For NC Senate District 10
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Domestic violence survivor and advocate Caitlin “Goose” Marsh has formally announced her candidacy for the North Carolina State Senate, seeking to represent District 10 as a Republican…
One Year Hurricane Helene Milestone Event Looks At Remembrance, Recovery
HAYWOOD COUNTY – Many of the roads and bridges closed by Hurricane Helene have reopened, and officials are committed to completing the recovery effort in western North Carolina. That was…
Highway Patrol To Base Special Operations Division At Johnston Regional Airport
60,000-Sq.-Ft Facility Marks Continued Growth for Regional Airport and Johnston County SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Regional Airport (JNX) will be home to a $22 million facility that will house the…
Sen. Benton Sawrey Appointed To Key Oversight Committees For 2025-26 Interim Session
RALEIGH — State Senator Benton Sawrey (R-Johnston) has been appointed to serve on several influential legislative oversight committees during North Carolina’s 2025-26 interim session, according to an announcement from Senate…
Four Men Indicted For Expansive Scheme To Defraud State Employees’ Credit Union
RALEIGH – A federal grand jury has indicted Keyondre Deionta Purvis, 27, Calvin Daminice Stewart, 29, Michael Raekwon Ryner, 29, and Quavedrian Da’mon Gibson, 27. The indictment alleges the defendants…
NCDOT Nearing Completion On Project Honoring Fallen Troopers
RALEIGH – Officials will soon complete an effort to name bridges for 23 state troopers killed in the line of duty who were not previously honored. The N.C. Department of…
State Treasurer Uncovers Millions In Unspent Taxpayer Dollars
RALEIGH – State Treasurer Brad Briner has uncovered $170 million in unspent and unallocated funds as part of a detailed review of the state’s accounts. “The most important part of…
Man Sentenced To Maximum Prison Time Following Shooting Of Off-Duty Police Officer
RALEIGH – A Robeson County felon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by an additional two years for violating his federal supervised release, following a domestic violence…
