Flu cases on the rise across the region
Flu cases are surging in Johnston County and statewide, with rising hospitalizations and a child death, as health officials stress vaccines, early treatment and precautions.
This NC school district returned to traditional grading. Why it switched back.
One of North Carolina’s largest school system has gone old school in how it grades its elementary school students. Johnston County was among the many North Carolina school districts that switched to “standards-based grading” that uses scales such as 1 to 4 to assess elementary school students. But following parental...
Christmas tree recycling begins in Wake County
The Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program allows people who live in the county to turn their live Christmas trees into mulch.
Raleigh Ukrainian School Keeps Culture Alive
This story originally published online at NC Newsline. Dozens of children, some dressed as angels, shepherds, and farm animals, stood flanked by twinkling blue and white lights as they sang Ukrainian Christmas carols at a Raleigh church recently. Nearly four years ago, many of the children on stage were forced...
8 Down-Home Sandwich Shops In North Carolina That Are Totally Worth The Road Trip
Craving an amazing sandwich adventure across North Carolina’s best hidden gems?. These 8 down-home sandwich shops offer mouthwatering creations and welcoming atmospheres that make every mile of your journey worthwhile!. 1. Village Deli and Grill (Raleigh) Ever had a sandwich so good it made you do a little happy...
Child’s Mother Charged Months After 2-Year-Old’s Death
JOHNSTON COUNTY – More than five months after the death of a 2-year-old boy in Johnston County, the child’s mother has been charged as the investigation into the case continues. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Dec. 19, Kayla Michelle Blue, 27, of Cleveland Road in...
NC man got severe bacterial infection at North Myrtle Beach resort, suit says
A North Carolina man became “gravely ill” after contracting a bacterial infection at a North Myrtle Beach resort, according to a recent lawsuit filing. Ronald Cope, of Wake County, during June 2023 visited Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort, at 1525 S. Ocean Blvd., where he was exposed to Legionnaires disease, a...
4 employees charged with stealing copper wire from demolition company in Raleigh, warrants show
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Four Wake County men are facing multiple felony charges in connection with the theft of copper communication wiring from a demolition company they all worked at, warrants show. According to warrants filed by the Raleigh Police Department, 23-year-old Quavon Deandra Gilmore of Wendell,...
15 Thoughts If Your Church Is Hosting A Christmas Eve Service
(ANALYSIS) Because questions about a Christmas Eve service come up every year, here are my thoughts to consider if your church is planning a Christmas Eve service this year. I published many of these thoughts last year, but have added a few for this year. Pray about it as much...
North Carolina man’s viral light display raises funds for St. Jude
A Cary man's Christmas light display is dazzling visitors and lighting up social media, all while raising money for children battling cancer.
