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Byrd throws for 4 touchdowns as Cleveland shuts out West Johnston
Cleveland quarterback Jackson Byrd led his team to a convincing win over West Johnston on Friday night. Both teams entered the game with 2-0 records, but it was No. 17 Cleveland that claimed the decisive 47-0 win. The Rams scored 13 points in the first quarter, but a 34-point second...
Long wait times create DMV headaches; state officials say they need more employees
Headaches continue for Triangle drivers looking for an appointment at the DMV.Walk-ins are still seeing hours-long wait times at locations in Raleigh and Durham -- with most appointments booked up for months. Per the DMV website, the earliest available appointment in Wake, Durham or Orange County is currently in early December."It's just extremely frustrating. I mean, it takes so much time," said Chris Haines, a Clayton resident who tried walking in to the West Raleigh DMV on Avent Ferry Road on Friday.Haines said he waited for hours in Clayton on Thursday in an attempt to get his license renewed,. He's...
New hire to shepherd development review in Clayton
CLAYTON — The town has welcomed Alicia Thomas as manager of development services. In that role, she manages the time lines and submittal requirements for land-development proposals as they make their way through Clayton’s Planning, Engineering and Building Inspections departments. Her focus is on ensuring the development process is predictable, consistent and timely. “With more than eight years of experience […] The post New hire to shepherd development review in Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Racial Justice Act brings evidence of death penalty racism into the light
Johnston County was recently home to a historic hearing in the case of case of Hasson Bacote, a Black man who has spent 15 years on North Carolina’s death row. We now await the judge’s decision on whether Mr. Bacote will be removed from death row and resentenced to life in prison due to overwhelming […]
Commissioners move to preserve more farmland
SMITHFIELD — With roughly $300,000 from the county, Johnston’s Soil and Water Conservation District can protect more than 1,000 farmland acres from development. County Commissioners Chairman Butch Lawter did the math. “For $301,000 on our part, we’re looking at 1,024, so less than $300 per acre,” he said. “That’s something we all like to see.” Lawter gave credit to Soil […] The post Commissioners move to preserve more farmland first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Safe Kids to offer free car seat checks
Safe Kids Johnston County will host free car seat checks on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Smithfield Fire Department, 111 S. Fourth St. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can drive up and receive free instruction on correctly installing and using their child’s car seat. Certified child passenger safety technicians will verify children are in the right seat for […] The post Safe Kids to offer free car seat checks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tennessee vs NC State score today: Live updates, highlights from Week 2 game
CHARLOTTE – If the Nico Iamaleava sequel is anything like his Week 1 performance for Tennessee football, the Vols will have their first significant win of the 2024 season. But that's easier said than done as No. 12 Tennessee faces No. 23 NC State at Bank of America Stadium in the Duke's Mayo Classic. ...
Smithfield OKs more housing near downtown
MITHFIELD — The Town Council on Aug. 20 said yes to an infill project. This one is small — three homes on 0.38 acres on Massey Street between Sixth and Seventh streets. But it will complement the second phase of Spring Branch Commons, which calls for six homes on 0.8 acres next door. “It’s a three-lot single-family residential subdivision proposed […] The post Smithfield OKs more housing near downtown first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bear appetites spiking to prepare for denning season
RALEIGH — Hyperphagia means a significant increase in appetite. And that is exactly what begins to happen to black bears this time of year. Bears are in “eat mode” through fall, and sometimes even into winter, so they can put on extra weight, up to 2-3 lbs. a day, to get ready for denning season. Hyperphagia is a behavior adapted by some bear species, including black bears, to combat a decline in natural food availability in the colder months. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)...
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