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'The best job in the world'

Firefighters in Clayton train inside a burning school bus to prepare for real-life disaster scenarios. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 4:35 PM | Full story

Starbucks to close 600 stores

The futures of many of the company's stores, including a store in Clayton, have not yet been determined. Updated: Jul. 2, 2008 4:31 PM | Full story

Fuel costs squeezing lawn-care providers

Most raise prices but not nearly enough to cover higher expenses. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 4:29 PM | Full story

Search continues for missing man

A Silver Alert remains in effect for a Clayton man whose mother told authorities she hadn't seen him in about a week. Updated: Jul. 2, 2008 12:42 PM | Full story

High schools to cost more

The rising costs of oil and metals could delay the building of two new high schools scheduled to open by 2010. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 4:24 PM | Full story

Out & About More Stories

2008 Fourth of July celebrations

A guide to Independence Day festivities across Johnston County. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 11:59 AM | Full story
Seeing & Doing, July 2-9
Church Bulletin, July 2-9
Seeing & Doing, June 25-July 2
Church Bulletin, June 25-July 2

Sports More Stories

District baseball tourneys start Monday

Twenty-one Johnston County teams will make their bids for a state championship berth over the next week at Smithfield Community Park. Updated: Jul. 3, 2008 12:02 PM | Full story
Dutch just misses Olympic spot
Emotions drive double points night
Raynor one of Mudcats' All-Stars
Locals to make Olympic bids
Also in this section: D. Clay Best Sports Blog

Business More Stories

Board backs shopping center with home-improvement store

Project to be at U.S. 70 Business and Shotwell Road. Updated: Jul. 2, 2008 11:07 AM | Full story
Starbucks to close 600 stores
Community helps damaged business
Recycling gets a boost
Store's wares tell stories of bygone era

Education More Stories

Violinists return from overseas gig

Local students play for England officials. Updated: Jul. 1, 2008 11:45 AM | Full story
Teachers' pay still sticky
Graduates celebrate
Schools might expand language lineup
Charter school facing changes

Opinion More Stories

Summer calls for volunteers

Season is about more than vacations and cookouts. Updated: Jun. 25, 2008 10:48 AM | Full story
Teaching a foreign language a good idea
All schools have their ups, downs
Does Benson need impact fees?
Today in North Carolina: Budget elicits little debate
Also check out: Between the Lines Staff Blog.
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