Discussion Group <b>It's the original!</b><br> The 4042.com Discussion Group. Everyone can view messages, but you will need to register to post in this area. Play nice! Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:56:56 +0000 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:56:56 +0000 Johnston County, NC Forums http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/forums/discussion-group.34/ Man, that was a nasty thunderstorm! Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:11:03 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/man-that-was-a-nasty-thunderstorm.42297/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/man-that-was-a-nasty-thunderstorm.42297/ invalid@example.com (panthersdude2001) panthersdude2001 :eek:]]> 32 New Development Activity in the area Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:15:18 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/new-development-activity-in-the-area.42669/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/new-development-activity-in-the-area.42669/ invalid@example.com (jesse82nc) jesse82nc
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The town of Clayton is considering recently filed plans for a new mixed-use destination,...

New Development Activity in the area]]> 1102 New Clayton HS Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:44:34 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/new-clayton-hs.43200/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/new-clayton-hs.43200/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc Johnston County School Board Approves New Clayton High School Rebuild Plans – JoCo Report

$134,000,000. It doesn'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.
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View attachment 24953]]> 3 Rock Music interviews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:41:58 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/rock-music-interviews.43194/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/rock-music-interviews.43194/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc Rick Beato - YouTube

If anyone likes Rock/Music history check out this guy's YouTube channel. Interviews with the all-time greats, and some you might not have heard of. Plus talking about making music etc.]]> 3 540 onto Knightdale updates Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:23:32 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/540-onto-knightdale-updates.43176/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/540-onto-knightdale-updates.43176/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc
I'll start with the original video from 2018. starting at around 5:00.
I was trying to remember where it crossed major roads at.]]> 15 BREAKING: On The Border in Fayetteville closes doors! Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:47:01 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/breaking-on-the-border-in-fayetteville-closes-doors.43214/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/breaking-on-the-border-in-fayetteville-closes-doors.43214/ invalid@example.com (panthersdude2001) panthersdude2001 Our Fayetteville location is now Permanently Closed.

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Per facebook....

Fort Bragg All American ACP CLOSED for 2 years]]> 1 Fort Bragg All American ACP CLOSED for 2 years Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:54 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/fort-bragg-all-american-acp-closed-for-2-years.43220/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/fort-bragg-all-american-acp-closed-for-2-years.43220/ invalid@example.com (panthersdude2001) panthersdude2001
Per facebook....

Fort Bragg All American ACP CLOSED for 2 years]]> Facebook Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:02:02 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/facebook.43218/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/facebook.43218/ invalid@example.com (Rockyv58) Rockyv58 1 NC 242 AND I95 exit 79 bridge CLOSED due to roundabout Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:53:29 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/nc-242-and-i95-exit-79-bridge-closed-due-to-roundabout.43217/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/nc-242-and-i95-exit-79-bridge-closed-due-to-roundabout.43217/ invalid@example.com (panthersdude2001) panthersdude2001 http://www.townofbenson.com/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=681
Update: Contract crews this week began doing some of the rehabilitation work, such as removing the barrier rails and sidewalk, on the N.C. 50 bridge while the outside lanes have remained closed to get a jump-start on the major work described below that will begin when the bridge fully closes starting May 28. The southbound off-ramp reopened today.

Below is a revised release initially sent May 13.

BENSON – As work...

NC 242 AND I95 exit 79 bridge CLOSED due to roundabout]]> 1 Benson Financial issues Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:13:55 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/benson-financial-issues.43187/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/benson-financial-issues.43187/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc Town Of Benson Facing Serious Financial Issues | JoCo Report]]> 4 And we are back! Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:49:23 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/and-we-are-back.43215/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/and-we-are-back.43215/ invalid@example.com (jesse82nc) jesse82nc
In other news, it appears that T-Fiber is having a large outage today across NC]]> 2 Today's Wow did I just see that? Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:29:30 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/todays-wow-did-i-just-see-that.33895/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/todays-wow-did-i-just-see-that.33895/ invalid@example.com (Hught) Hught http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/watch/10397

Sorry, but the link is no longer working]]> 1609 About time - NC42 widening from Clayton to NC50 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:55 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/about-time-nc42-widening-from-clayton-to-nc50.41353/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/about-time-nc42-widening-from-clayton-to-nc50.41353/ invalid@example.com (jesse82nc) jesse82nc https://apps.ncdot.gov/NewsReleases/details.aspx?r=14637

NCDOT Looks to Widen N.C. 42 in Johnston County Monday, December 04, 2017

CLAYTON – To ease traffic congestion and plan for expected growth, state transportation officials are finalizing a proposal to widen an eight-mile stretch of N.C. 42 in a fast-developing area of Johnston County.

The proposal would widen what now is largely a two-lane road into four lanes with a divided median between U.S. 70 Business...​

About time - NC42 widening from Clayton to NC50]]> 23 US 401 widening (Mechanical blvd to Old Stage Rd) Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:54:31 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/us-401-widening-mechanical-blvd-to-old-stage-rd.43213/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/us-401-widening-mechanical-blvd-to-old-stage-rd.43213/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc U-5302: U.S. 401 - Garner - PublicInput
I heard on Radio this was approved, only think I found online was this public input meeting.
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The Pensacola News Journal is reporting that the Carolina Mudcats, the double-A franchise of the Cincinnati Reds, will be sold to Florida businessman Quint Studer and moved to Pensacola, Fl.

Mudcats owner Steve Bryant is under a gag order from the Southern League, but did tell WRAL Wednesday night, "I will own a team that will play at Five County Stadium as long as I can afford to do it."

The report in the Pensacola News...

Looks like we're losing the Mudcats]]> 13 Cary Town Center / Triangle Town Center slow death (Crabtree /South Point doing well) Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:29:11 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/cary-town-center-triangle-town-center-slow-death-crabtree-south-point-doing-well.40078/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/cary-town-center-triangle-town-center-slow-death-crabtree-south-point-doing-well.40078/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2016/01/06/triangle-impacted-by-macys-40-store-closure.html

The long slow death of Cary Town continues. The Macy's will close this spring. Sears has sat empty since last year.]]> 112 Antique Farm Equip show Benson April 10 & 11 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:44:35 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/antique-farm-equip-show-benson-april-10-11.43212/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/antique-farm-equip-show-benson-april-10-11.43212/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc Classic Antique Power | Non-Profit Farm Heritage Club

this is always a great show]]> Joco New Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:17:57 +0000 http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/joco-new-unified-development-ordinance-udo.43209/ http://forums.johnstoncounty.today/threads/joco-new-unified-development-ordinance-udo.43209/ invalid@example.com (markfnc) markfnc Hundreds Pack Benson Meeting As UDO Debate Grows – JoCo Report

I hope the citizens fight this. big turnout.]]> 2