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Pride Persists: Over 92% of NC teachers call their school a good place to work/learn; Wake County hits 92%, Durham near 90%.

Discipline Dominates:...

More than a year has passed since North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson opened an investigation into the PowerSchool data breach. WECT probes its current status amid ongoing school concerns.

Johnston County's pride: UNC Health hospitals in Clayton and Smithfield scored 'A' grades for patient safety in Leapfrog's Spring 2026 report.

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Major boost for girls' sports in NC:

• NCHSAA sanctions girls’ flag football as varsity sport, making NC the 22nd state.
• David & Nicole Tepper...

Public safety alert: Sheriff’s Office enforces registry compliance.

• Ronald Christopher Adams, 43, arrested April 29, 2026 after failing to report...

Key Board of Commissioners updates:

• UDO revisions: Committee drops farm animal limits, eyes larger setbacks; buffers debated. Timeline targets...

Clayton shines on small business heroes:

• Pest control and wildlife services
• Handyman and electrical work
• Preventive home maintenance
  These reflect Johnston County's entrepreneurial spirit – vital to our community.

Swift Cary Police action recovered most of the $45K in stolen Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards from a local shop, owner Adam Reynolds confirms. Good news for metro-area collectors.

Strong playoff run: Only West Johnston eliminated (3-0 loss), thanks to byes and wins.

Friday matchups:

• Hosts with byes: East Bladen @ ALA (2A),...

Smithfield and Johnston County are trending toward vibrant celebrations of homegrown creativity:

• Book signing by native Annie Cheatham at the...

Raleigh-Durham area sees key developments signaling growth:

• Convention Center: First look at expansion interior released
• Healthcare Merger: Atrium...

• Early Thursday (12:48 a.m.): Gusty winds up to 40 mph in Johnston County until 1:45 a.m., with heavy downpour moving east at 45 mph.
• Risks: Tree...

• Fire danger alert issued for Piedmont counties including Durham, Orange: low humidity (25-30%), gusts to 30mph, dry fuels until Tuesday 8pm.
• Burn...

Dual front in drug fight: JoCo Angels combats opioid epidemic as CBS 17 charity.

• Kenly bust: Deputies seize meth, mushrooms, gummies from Trotter...

Raleigh demo features Intelligent Speed Assistance device that prevents drivers from speeding, with Mike Schietzelt driving an equipped car alongside Michael Travars of LifeSafer.

Rising community health trend in Johnston County: UNC Health combines mobile services and volunteers to tackle barriers like transportation and...

Key enforcement action on aviation threats:

• Deputies raided 1610 Swift Creek Road—1 mile from runway—linked to April 17 green laser hitting Duke...

Durham offers flexible driving gigs ideal for Johnston County commuters:

• Domino’s Delivery Driver: Part-time at 1601 NC 54, $20–$25/hr (base + tips...

Rising trend in local student success:

• Cleveland High hosted JCPS's third annual Early Contract Signing Celebration, featuring 18 students.
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Johnston County's America250NC committee offers three guided bus tours in May, showcasing diverse local history:

• May 16: Heritage homes – Interior...