New Environmental Justice Mapping Tool Developed Under Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order
By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal An executive order signed by Gov. Roy Cooper last year set in motion an environmental justice initiative across North...
You Decide: What Will AI Mean For North Carolina Jobs?
By Dr. Mike Walden
AI — short for “artificial intelligence”— is the technology wiz of the moment. One-third of businesses are now using AI,...
Serious Crash Causes Power Outage
SMITHFIELD - A southbound driver on Interstate 95 suffered a medical emergency and lost control of his car, Saturday afternoon.
The car drove off the...
Social Security Matters – Will My Wife Get A Spousal Benefit From Me?
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 turning...
Neuse River Floodwaters Block Much Of River Walk
SMITHFIELD - North Carolina Department of Transportation crews were using boats to work on the rising Neuse River to break up log and trash...
Local Government Commission Approves Johnston County Revenue Bonds Request
RALEIGH – On Tuesday, the Local Government Commission (LGC) approved $75 million in revenue bonds for water and sewer system improvements in Johnston County.
Projects...
Heavy Rains Blamed For 12,000 Gallon Sewage Discharge
BENSON - The Town of Benson had a discharge of untreated sewage from a wastewater collections system, at the intersection of W Martin Street...
Man Charged With Indecent Exposure Incidents At Two Businesses
SMITHFIELD – Police have linked a 66 year-old man to two recent indecent exposure incidents at local businesses.
Charles Simmons is accused of exposing himself...
Teacher’s Union Tries To Prevent Morrow From Using Apple Image In Campaign
By David Bass Carolina Journal
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has sent a letter to the campaign of Michele Morrow, Republican candidate...
America 250 Event At The Johnston County Museum
SMITHFIELD - The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Johnston Resolves will be observed in Smithfield on Monday, August 12, at the Johnston...
