It's not too late for a #GivingTuesday donation to your favorite Triangle charity. Need some inspiration? Try these: bit.ly/2ggQXKX

#SmithfieldNC residents were quick to voice concern about plans for a new jail near schools, park newsobserver.com/news/local/com…

#SmithfieldNC leaders have been mostly silent on plans for a new jail on the outskirts of town. Citizens haven't newsobserver.com/news/local/com…

Want a fresh Christmas tree in #JoCo? Here's one of the last places you can cut your own newsobserver.com/news/local/cou…

Veterans in #JoCo can get a special ID for area discounts while archiving their irreplaceable discharge documents newsobserver.com/news/local/cou…

Ava Gardner's English Heritage Blue Plaque: @followmisshope, Cecilia Peck (she/her) Gregory Peck Elizabeth McGovern 🇺🇦 Janet Suzman @ahtofficial Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Here's what NCDA&CS wants to see for farmers during #ncga special session: newsobserver.com/news/business/… #ncpol

#NCGA reconvening Dec. 13 to authorize funds and other disaster relief for areas damaged by #HurricaneMatthew bit.ly/2ghC3kG #ncpol

If you haven't started your novel yet, these sixth graders are ahead of you newsobserver.com/news/local/com…

There's cash out there for #JoCo agriculture families who get creative with their farming newsobserver.com/news/local/cou…

In the space of a week, two tractor trailer rigs hit two different bridges over I-95 in #SmithfieldNC newsobserver.com/news/local/com… #JoCo

A #BensonNC homeowner shot someone trying to break into their home newsobserver.com/news/local/com…

A Florida man went missing in #BensonNC under what seem like bizarre circumstances. Have you seen him? newsobserver.com/news/local/cou…

This ministry has more than enough food and supplies to help the needy. They just don't have the space newsobserver.com/news/local/cou… #JoCo

Fewer teachers left #JoCo schools last year, and the school system's turnover rate is lower than the state average newsobserver.com/news/local/cou…

The Ava Gardner Living in London Exhibit premiere Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10a.m.Tea party refreshments to follow & admission is FREE till noon!

Today's my last day covering #JoCo & #SmithfieldNC for Smithfield Herald. I'll be joining the new The News & Observer real-time news team on Monday.

Johnston superintendent says schools will stay closed for a third day x.com/rossrenfrow/st…

Ava Gardner left small town NC for the big city and within a year had a movie contract and a matinee idol husband bit.ly/2jhZgrp

Johnston County's courthouse pup will overrule...your heart newsobserver.com/latest-news/ar…