Empty compassion fails NC’s homeless
The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. Walk through a city park in Asheville, Raleigh, or Charlotte, and you’re likely to find a sprawling, unregulated homeless encampment with no running water, no security, and no clea
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water
RALEIGH – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) reminds the public to avoid contact with discolored water that could indicate the presence of an algal bloom. Algae are naturally occurring in all waterbodies. Algae are the base of the f
BLACKOUT Author Showcase Celebrates Black Stories and Representation at NC’s First Black-Owned Bookstore
RALEIGH, N.C. — Books became a bridge between generations Saturday as Liberation Station Bookstore hosted the BLACKOUT Author Showcase, bringing together Black authors, young readers and families for a celebration of storytelling, culture and representation. The free event took place June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at..
Fast-growing grocery chain adding more North Carolina locations
Wegmans is continuing its aggressive North Carolina expansion, with new stores planned in Charlotte and Holly Springs as the popular grocery chain deepens its presence in one of the country’s…
Sudden Soaker Swamps Four NC Counties, Sparks Flood Advisory
On a soggy Saturday afternoon, central North Carolina got an unwelcome weather surprise when heavy downpours prompted the National Weather Service office in Raleigh to issue a flood advisory for parts of the Piedmont. The alert went out at about 4:16 p.m. and focused on Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash and Wilson counties, wa
Clayton residents invited to grand reopening of library
Explore Clayton’s renovated Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library at a free grand reopening July 11, with tours, activities and a look at new study spaces and reorganized collections.
Men’s Wearhouse Opens Doors At Selma’s Eastfield Development
SELMA, N.C. — Shoppers in Johnston County now have a new option for men’s clothing after Men’s Wearhouse opened its first store in the county at the Eastfield development in Selma. Developed by AdVenture Development, the new retailer officially celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Franklinton Garage Door Firm Launches 24/7 Emergency Response Across NC
Round-the-Clock Emergency Garage Door Service Now Available in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary. Franklinton, United States - June 28, 2026 / Door Dummies Garage Door Specialist /. Franklinton Garage Door Firm Expands Emergency Response With 24/7 Coverage Across Raleigh, Durham, and Cary. doordummies.com, a family-owned and l
UNC and NC State schedule update rights a wrong that should have never come...
With the news that North Carolina and NC State are finalizing a non-conference game on the hardwood, it's needed good news for both fanbases.
Wake Forest Lands NC State Backstop Vincent DeCarlo from the Transfer Portal
After losing both Andrew Costello and Matt Conte to the transfer portal, the Demon Deacons needed to do some work to fill the backstop room for 2027. They took a big step on Sunday afternoon with the commitment of former NC State catcher Vincent DeCarlo. DeCarlo hails from Tampa, Florida...
