Revenue neutral tax rate and Johnston County plans
After a property reappraisal Johnston County and 11 towns face RNTR decisions for 2025. UNC professor Chris McLaughlin explains RNTR as the rate keeping total tax levy the same despite a larger tax base. Historical data show revaluations often raise adopted rates, with 92 percent above RNTR and average excess about 6 percent.
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Johnston
Chris McLaughlin
UNC School of Government
North Carolina
McLaughlin
RNTR
Johnston County
Pinball Tournaments Draw Triangle Players at Fare Game
The Triangle Pinball Players hosted a Thursday tournament at Fare Game in downtown, drawing a crowd as players from Cary and beyond competed. Organizer Ovid Dillard notes that top competitors study every shot and learn rules by watching videos to accumulate state and world ranking points.
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Clayton
Triangle Pinball Players
Fare Game
Ovid Dillard
Cary
Dillard
McKenzie Miller
Johnstonian News
Princeville native named Selma town manager Carter
Alexis Carter will start as Selma town manager on Friday Jan 31. Mayor Bobby Jones praises her 12 months as Princeville town clerk and assistant manager where she led a housing repair program and helped two new homes. Carter earns 95 000 dollars in Selma and aims to focus amid potential distractions from the board and citizens.
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Selma
Alexis Carter
Princeville
Bobby Jones
Jones
Carter
Tarboro
School board seeks District 7 vacancy applicants
Residents of school board District 7 must apply by noon Friday January 31 to fill the vacancy. A quick follow up meeting will decide whether to call applications or interview. Attorney Katie Cornetto outlined a detailed package including letter of interest resume references domicile and background check.
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Smithfield
School Board District 7
Ronald Johnson
District 7
Board of Education
Lyn Andrews
Katie Cornetto
School Board
Cornette
Clayton
Cornetto
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