Toll Road Draws Johnston Drivers From I 40
Johnston County residents face a toll choice as N C 540 opens offering 18 miles to Apex for 8.01 with transponder and 12.31 without. Officials note time savings may vary by destination, with business leader Chris Johnson and Commissioner Butch Lawter predicting significant commute cuts, while some still favor I 40 for its reach to Raleigh and Durham.
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Butch Lawter
Neuse Little Theatre stages Wizard of Oz 50th anniversary
NLT brings The Wizard of Oz back for its 50th anniversary season with a focus on the original story. Director Shaun Braswell notes a younger Dorothy and taller Scarecrow Tin Man and Lion, aiming for period-true dynamics and a smooth production run.
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Neuse Little Theatre
NLT
Dorothy
Toto
Miss Gulch
Shaun Braswell
Braswell
Tin Man
Lion
Larry Grey
Professor Marvel
Hannah Quinlivan
Lakeside townhouses delayed by continuance request
Attorneys for the Holt Lake townhouse project asked for a continuance of a special use permit hearing before Smithfield Town Council. The 60 unit plan on 8.06 acres via Country Club Road will be reconsidered on November 19 after staff notes prefer public streets and express limited town authority over design details.
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Lumos Fiber Moves Into Smithfield For High Speed Internet
Lumos Fiber plans private investment to deploy fiber topic cable in Smithfield after entering Johnston and Harnett counties. Construction could begin soon with permits, mailers, yard signs, door knockers and QR code info to reach residents and address yard and utility impacts.
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