4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (215+ words) The facility is the 58th NCDAC operation to be recommended for or awarded ACA accreditation. The department is pursuing accreditation for all of its facilities and operations. Auditors reported that Harnett Correctional met 100% of mandatory practices and 98. 7% of nonmandatory practices during…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (438+ words) RALEIGH " Two new audits from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor found continued delays in unemployment benefit payments and increased improper payments, including millions of dollars in fraud overpayments. Unemployment benefits in North Carolina are administered by the…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago  (234+ words) CLAYTON " The Town of Clayton will host its Independence Day fireworks display at 9: 15 p. m. Friday, July 3. Due to construction at Clayton High School, the fireworks will be launched from a new location this year. Viewing will be available from designated sites…...

6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (202+ words) SMITHFIELD " The Junior Women's League of Smithfield has awarded scholarships to five high school seniors from Johnston County schools. The scholarships are part of the organization's program established in 2019 to support its mission of fostering women's leadership and helping young…...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago  (266+ words) Step right up folks! Please don't crowd! No need to shove, plenty here for everyone! Welcome to the AI boom! Silicon Valley billionaires are now proposing a scheme to deliver an unbelievable windfall to "every citizen." Tech titans like Sam…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (613+ words) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools just turned a painted spirit rock into a $95, 000 civics lesson, after settling a lawsuit over Ardrey Kell High School's decision to erase a student's tribute to Charlie Kirk in the aftermath of his assassination. The rock had long…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (306+ words) SMITHFIELD " Downtown Smithfield will welcome a new addition to its business community with the opening of Once Upon A Crime, an independent bookstore specializing in thriller, suspense, mystery and crime fiction while also offering titles across a variety of genres....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (782+ words) I opened Facebook a couple weeks ago, a rare occurrence these days, and saw a long post from a friend about how North Carolina was about to start executing women and doctors involved in abortions. Instead of reading the many…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (336+ words) SMITHFIELD " Dozens of residents took part in a protest outside the Johnston County Courthouse ahead of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners" regular session Monday, June 15. Organized by members of Down Home North Carolina"s Johnston County chapter, the demonstration…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (237+ words) CLAYTON " The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor, has been awarded to Ann Game, revenue and utility customer service director for the Town of Clayton. The award recognizes her decades of public service and impact…...