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      <title>Man, that was a nasty thunderstorm!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (panthersdude2001)</author>
      <dc:creator>panthersdude2001</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you guys experience the nasty thunderstorm just a few minutes ago? Power is out in Zebulon, and some of 40-42 got it too! Hope you guys are okay. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New Development Activity in the area</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (jesse82nc)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I plan to update this thread with new developments as the info becomes available.  I will update each post with any additional info in the future (as long as it allows me to edit it).  I will also try to always post a Google Maps link to the approximate location for reference.<br />
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The town of Clayton is considering recently filed plans for a new mixed-use destination,...<br />
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      <title>Cary Town Center / Triangle Town Center slow death (Crabtree /South Point doing well)</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2016/01/06/triangle-impacted-by-macys-40-store-closure.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2016/01/06/triangle-impacted-by-macys-40-store-closure.html</a><br />
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The long slow death of Cary Town continues.  The Macy&#039;s will close this spring.  Sears has sat empty since last year.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Joco New  Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://jocoreport.com/hundreds-pack-benson-meeting-as-udo-debate-grows/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Hundreds Pack Benson Meeting As UDO Debate Grows – JoCo Report</a><br />
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      <title>Jan 2026 ice storm</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[so, what are your guesses?  we are close to the line between warning and watch.  i sure hope power stays on.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Today's Wow did I just see that?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/todays-wow-did-i-just-see-that.33895/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Hught)</author>
      <dc:creator>Hught</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/watch/10397" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/watch/10397</a><br />
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      <title>540 onto Knightdale updates</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TU3UVwAtc5Y?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
I&#039;ll start with the original video from 2018. starting at around 5:00.<br />
I was trying to remember where it crossed major roads at.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Value City Closes ALL stores, including one in Charlotte, after 109 years.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A major furniture chain with stores in 17 states has just announced it will soon be closing all stores.<br />
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The parent company of Value City Furniture, American Signature Inc., <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251122346632/en/American-Signature-Inc.-Files-Voluntary-Petitions-for-Chapter-11-Relief" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection</a> in November, citing &quot;macroeconomic headwinds&quot; that have impacted the industry.<br />
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      <title>Merry Christmas to the 11 of us here. (updated since Thanksgiving post)</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
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      <title>Happy Thanksgiving (to the 5 of us still here on 4042.com)</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
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      <title>40/42 Interchange Construction</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (jesse82nc)</author>
      <dc:creator>jesse82nc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looks like they have started on the footings for the new bridges across I-40 at NC42.  I hope to get a few photos in the next week or so.  Only a few more years until we have a new bridge.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Southern Bus Route (Wilmington St to Garner 401 Walmart) New Road</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://raleighnc.gov/transportation/services/wake-brt-southern" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Wake BRT - Southern | Raleighnc.gov</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>RDU Expansion</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Good article of the new projects coming up.<br />
<a href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/06/raleigh-durham-international-airport-rdu-four-vital-construction-projects?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=nextdoor.com&amp;utm_campaign=nextdoor_news" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">The four major projects shaping RDU airport&#039;s future - Axios Raleigh</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New Clayton HS</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/new-clayton-hs.43200/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://jocoreport.com/johnston-county-school-board-approves-new-clayton-high-school-rebuild-plans/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Johnston County School Board Approves New Clayton High School Rebuild Plans – JoCo Report</a><br />
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$134,000,000. It doesn&#039;t seem that long ago, when Wake County built news schools at Rolesville and Knightdale and they were the most expensive schools built at $70 million.<br />
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      <title>Local Festivals Fall 2025</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://bensonmuledays.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Benson Mule Days</a><br />
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info and schedule of activities.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>NO THRONES - NO CROWNS - NO KINGS 10/18/2025</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (ddrdan)</author>
      <dc:creator>ddrdan</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your presence and voice mean more than you realize! Be a part of history.<br />
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      <title>Benson Financial issues</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://jocoreport.com/town-of-benson-facing-serious-financial-issues/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Town Of Benson Facing Serious Financial Issues | JoCo Report</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rock Music interviews</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (markfnc)</author>
      <dc:creator>markfnc</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RickBeato" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Rick Beato - YouTube</a><br />
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If anyone likes Rock/Music history check out this guy&#039;s YouTube channel.  Interviews with the all-time greats, and some you might not have heard of.  Plus talking about making music etc.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Welp, there goes Hardee's in Smithfield</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (panthersdude2001)</author>
      <dc:creator>panthersdude2001</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why are all the Hardee&#039;s shutting down suddenly?<br />


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Now Smithfield shut down!<br />
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      <title>Across from Cabelas</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rockyv58)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rockyv58</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Was on 70 in Garner today and I see they are starting the steel work on another building at White Oak. It looks to be in the front of the Cabelas close to 70. I wonder what that is going to be.]]></content:encoded>
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