Lauren Johnson

Raleigh

Evening Anchor at WTVD-TV (Durham, NC)

- Evening Anchor at @ABC11_WTVD in Raleigh. - Memphis, Orlando, and Philadelphia - Dog Mom, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Friend - EMAIL: [email protected]

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Community members reflect on the death of George Floyd 5 years later

1 month ago | abc11.com | Lauren Johnson

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Sunday marks five years since the death of Fayetteville native George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was fired and charged with murder. Floyd's death sparked a global movement leading to nationwide protests against police brutality and calls for reform.
Family looking for answers after father of 3 shot, killed outside Fayetteville home

Mar 29, 2025 | abc11.com | Lauren Johnson

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- For Natisha Webb, her nephew Laquarius Dove was more like a son. "Laquarius was loved by everyone. He didn't have a single enemy. Everybody he met, he stole their heart," she said. Webb described her feelings at the moment as "angry, upset, disappointed. So many feelings wrapped in one."She said she helped raise Laquarius, like her son. "Laquarius, in our eyes, was our baby. He was my baby," Webb said.
Can I Make The Almond And Orange Blossom Cake In A Loaf Tin?

May 29, 2024 | nigella.com | Lauren Johnson

Our answerNigella's Almond And Orange Blossom Cake (from HOW TO EAT) is a moist cake made with ground almonds (almond meal or almond flour) and scented with orange-flower water. The cake can be made gluten free by using rice flour instead of plain flour. The cake is baked in a 20cm springform pan and this usually has a capacity of around 1.8 litres.
Happy Tails

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Lauren Johnson

Featured ArticleWoof Gang Bakery and Grooming Serves up More Than Tasty Treats Article by Lauren JohnsonPhotography by Kennette Productions Originally published in Bridgewater City LifestyleWhen it comes to owning a pet, it goes without saying it’s important to treat them right. At Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in Bridgewater, that means giving them treats that are as nourishing as they are delicious. “We’re big believers of offering healthy food and treats.
Dining with Destiny

May 16, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Lauren Johnson

Featured ArticleStateside Tap + Tavern Is a Chic Spot For Friends to Gather. It’s Also the Realization of a Lifelong Dream. Article by Lauren JohnsonPhotography by Kennette Productions Originally published in Bridgewater City LifestyleFor Jeff Linzenbold, the dream started in childhood. When he was a kid, he worked in the dining and hospitality industry with his father. “My dad was an accountant and worked for a catering company in the kitchen on weekends.
Destination Beer

May 15, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Lauren Johnson

Featured ArticleFlounder Brewing Company in Hillsborough Serves Up Perfect Pints in a Pastoral SettingArticle by Lauren JohnsonPhotography by Kennette Productions Originally published in Bridgewater City LifestyleJeremy Lees recalls how his obsession with beer began. A long-time lover of good brews, he caught the beer-making bug in 2005 after being encouraged by friends who were making beer at home.
Raleigh man leaves his hometown to join the Peace Corps and to teach ESL in Mongolia

Mar 22, 2024 | abc11.com | Lauren Johnson

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- For some people volunteering is a love language, so much so - they pack their bags and suit up for service. In fact, the Peace Corps, an international service group, said North Carolina ranks among the top states producing volunteers. In 2023, 71 volunteers left our state to start their mission. ABC11 caught up with one volunteer and Carolina graduate who now lives in East Asia. Karen Barlow is bursting with pride, and so is her husband, Todd.
Bariatric Surgeon says GLP-1 Drug is Revolutionizing the Weight-Loss Industry

Jan 10, 2024 | birminghammedicalnews.com | Lauren Johnson

By Lauren Johnson Medical professionals from Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham Bariatrics say that Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) are the most effective weight loss medications. While other weight-loss drugs can help patients see up to a 12 percent weight loss, GLP-1 routinely results in about 15 to 20 percent excess body weight loss, and in some cases more than that.
Thyme and Tonic

Sep 3, 2023 | ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com | Lauren Johnson

Ingredients 1 ounce thyme syrup ½ ounce clarified orange juice* 3 ounces tonic water Orange peel Ice Rosemary Hydrosol Add thyme syrup and clarified OJ to a cocktail shaker; add ice and shake. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with tonic. Express orange peel and add to the glass for garnish. Finish with 5 sprays of Rosemary Hydrosol. Enjoy!*To clarify juice: Start with fresh-squeezed juice. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl.
The Ruby Blossom

Sep 3, 2023 | ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com | Lauren Johnson

Ingredients For Juniper Syrup: 1 cup water 1 cup raw sugar 2 tablespoons crushed juniper berries 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 1 piece star anise ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper Combine equal parts pomegranate juice, hibiscus tea, and Juniper Syrup (recipe to follow) over ice. Stir vigorously for 1 minute. Strain over new ice, top with seltzer, and garnish as desired. Combine all and bring to a boil.