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UNOFFICIAL / SINGLE-SOURCE: Grifton, Jones County and Pollocksville approve mixed-drink sales, Public Radio East reports

10O-Score10 · Fully overlooked0 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 5 (our publish date). · See proof →

Method note: Score reflects coverage as of publish date; changed Nov 2, 2026. Only articles dated on or before our publish date (Nov 5, 2026, ET) count. Later articles are listed as pickups and never lower the score.

Status history (2 events, ET)

1:20 AM ET, Nov 5, 2026 O-Score check: 10 (Fully overlooked) · 0 of 13 outlets counted
1:21 AM ET, Nov 5, 2026 Published

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story dated on or before our publish date: 0.
0 found → O-Score 10 (Fully overlooked). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked ← this story	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: Headline search only (Google News and Bing News, query variants per outlet, all 13 outlets searched). 130 other candidates were unrelated; a headline search can miss articles, so this may change on recheck.

Checked Nov 5, 2026, 1:20 AM ET · search window: 40 days back from the check.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:apnews.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:apnews.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:apnews.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:apnews.com" 19 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes - AP News The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026 - AP News A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban - AP News When did the US stop holding public executions? - AP News Video shows Saint-Denis mayor having eyes treated after exposure to tear gas during student protests - AP News Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field in ambulance after late hit. His Ducks rally for a stirring win - AP News Crowd of students protest Cornell University’s response to gang rape complaint - AP News FTC settles with Southern Glazer’s over claim it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers - AP News North Carolina election results North Carolina U.S. House results: North Carolina U.S. Senate results North Carolina Constitutional Amendment SB 921 results South Carolina election results South Carolina Governor results South Carolina U.S. House results: South Carolina U.S. Senate results Coastal Carolina begins season at home against Eastern Michigan 2026 election results A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:reuters.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:reuters.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:reuters.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:reuters.com" 7 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Sydney's cafes are back but facing staff shortages - Reuters Cornell president vows 'serious look' at Greek life after rape claims - Reuters Articles sitemap of 2026-10-07 - Reuters Texas and Florida reverse reopening plans - Reuters DOW JONES INDU AVERAGE NDX (.DJI) \| Stock Price & Latest News \| Reuters Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India Caterpillar to invest $1 billion in North Carolina manufacturing capacity
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:nytimes.com" 18 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties - The New York Times Billy Graham - The New York Times Chicken Stew Recipe • 5★ - NYT Cooking New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots From a Billionaires Tax to Abortion Rights, Voters Will Decide Policy Idaho Voters Will Pick Their State Gun on Tuesday Trump Cancels Rallies in Kansas and Iowa Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds Rivals in Israel Election Strike Tone of Triumph, but Outcome Is Far From Clear Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot With Votes Nearly Counted, Rival Israeli Blocs Must Now Wrangle for Power The Best Nonalcoholic Beers World News The Learning Network A Landslide Victory for Democrats What's Going On in This Graph? What’s Going On in This Picture? The Hunt
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:washingtonpost.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video - The Washington Post The Latest: Trump heads to Maryland in effort to tout factory investments amid economic fears - The Washington Post Analysis \| The October Surprise isn’t what it used to be - The Washington Post The House reimburses lawmakers for D.C. expenses. See who spent the most. - The Washington Post A strong cyclone is nearing India’s eastern coast
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:wsj.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:wsj.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:wsj.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:wsj.com" 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Netanyahu Holds on as Election Results Show No Clear Winner
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:cnn.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:cnn.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:cnn.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:cnn.com" 7 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story In new ad, South Carolina Democrat responds to anti-transgender attacks echoed by Trump - CNN Inside Amy Acton’s response to the incendiary attack ad featuring her estranged mother - CNN Sitemap - September 2026 - CNN CNN.com - Transcripts - CNN CNN Live Event/Special - CNN Elections 2026 Haley Stevens defends her endorsement switch in interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:foxnews.com" 36 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Federal judge orders DOJ to ensure poll monitors are not law enforcement officials - Fox News Britain's sweeping new crackdown on 'antisocial' behavior sparks free speech backlash: 'Peak insanity' - Fox News Ana Montana, girlfriend to NBA star LaMelo Ball, arrested on felony drug charges in North Carolina - Fox News House Dem leader's attack on voter ID comes back to haunt him after election fraud bust in his home state - Fox News Ithaca council halts Cornell event permits amid scrutiny over handling of rape allegations - Fox News Cookies, liquor and mocking Nazis fuel final stretch in fiery Texas House race - Fox News New Jersey resident warns of flooding as nor’easter batters East Coast - Fox News ‘Can’t trust Amy Acton’: Viral ad distracts from what’s really at stake in critical race, GOP strategist says - Fox News NYC trainer shares his tips for getting toned, chiseled arms at home - Fox News Dem candidate's bizarre anti-MAGA tirade ends with 'We have guns too' - Fox News Cornell Jane Doe allegedly doxxed a US Marine with no ties to university with wrong address in filing - Fox News ATF suspends federal registration and approval rules for certain firearms - Fox News New immunotherapy shown to halt melanoma in study - Fox News Viral threat prompts new airline screenings as doctor warns of global spread - Fox News Sheriff candidate denies he was drunk during 'LITTLE MISHAP' - Fox News John Fetterman bipartisanship claims spark heated debate on his Democratic Party role - Fox News Cornell students protest school's handling of sexual assault investigation - Fox News Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa - Fox News Aviation expert weighs in on three routes cut by major airline - Fox News Los detalles de las impactantes acusaciones de violación en Cornell: siete hombres acusados, versiones contradictorias y una tormenta política - Fox News US ambassador to China reveals 3 ‘huge’ developments from Trump-Xi summit - Fox News Condenan a prisión a un antiguo líder de una fraternidad de Arizona tras la muerte de un novato en una novatada fuera del campus - Fox News San Jose girl, 8, dies after living in cockroach-infested home as mother, stepfather face charges - Fox News President Donald J. Trump announces the departure of the last American forces from Iraq - Fox News You’d never guess the crazy things cash welfare paid for; Nebraska is shutting that down - Fox News Cornell sexual assault case revives scrutiny of a little-known New York law on intoxicated victims - Fox News South Carolina fitness trainer's cause of death made public as coroner defends husband - Fox News Ole Miss students, bar workers warn of culture of underage drinking, fake ID schemes and frat allegations - Fox News Mark Levin: Ask Democrats to spell out their affordability agenda - Fox News New poll shows Washington state voters are ready to end boys competing in girls' sports - Fox News Dem House hopeful endorsed by activist who said 'evil Jews run the world' 5 days until midterms, Trump heads to South Carolina as Senate race tightens Latest Election 2026 News and Updates Fox News Power Rankings: South Carolina moves to toss-up Trump hails Iran strikes as UN watchdog raises alarm over Tehran's unverified uranium stockpile Heavy drinking surges among Americans in one age group as other generations cut back
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:nbcnews.com" 9 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story NBC News Site Map Articles 2026 September - NBC News NBC News Site Map Videos 2026 September - NBC News Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here’s what to know as clocks ‘fall back.’ - NBC News 2026 North Carolina Elections 2026 Michigan Elections Senate What If Tracking the 2026 early vote South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran war, AI and Trump in fiery debate Trump holds one of his last rallies before Election Day
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:cbsnews.com" 9 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Illinois ballots will include several advisory referenda during 2026 midterm elections Early voting in North Texas this weekend: When and where to cast a ballot Peltola denies "tricking voters," Trump visits South Carolina and more from the campaign trail Massachusetts ballot question guide for the 2026 election 2026 midterm election races to watch How to vote by mail in Florida for the 2026 midterm elections and who is eligible Michigan voter guide for the 2026 midterm election: How to register, vote by mail, find my polling place, more What do you need to vote in Illinois? How to register, find your polling place and prepare for 2026 Election Day What does the Allegheny County ballot question mean this year? Here's what a yes or no vote would do.
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:abcnews.go.com"
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:npr.org" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:npr.org" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:npr.org" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:npr.org" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:npr.org" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:npr.org" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:npr.org" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:npr.org" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Hochul vows to close NY ‘intoxication loophole’ after Cornell assault case - NPR Still need to finish your midterm ballot? Find your local voter guide here
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:usatoday.com" 15 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story He went to prison for Jan. 6. It changed his life – and his mind \| Opinion - USA Today Eli Drinkwitz gives positive update on freshman Johnnie Jones post-heart transplant Blackburn, Hagerty among 2026 midterm election winners \| Live Election Day 2026 live updates: See the latest on Mississippi midterms Live updates: Who won Senate race? Hyde-Smith v. Colom too close to call Tennessee polls open for 2026 midterm election with governor's race on ballot \| Live Tennessee awaits results from 2026 midterm election \| Live If the IPS referendum fails, Indianapolis loses more than money \| Opinion Why Indiana school leaders are sweating referendum campaigns more than usual this election Darline Graham increasingly endangered as South Carolina Senate race nears end 2026 South Carolina Election Results South Florida voters to choose whether teacher salary supplements stay Louisville Metro Council candidates running in 2026 election Guide to Louisville Metro Council candidates in 2026 midterm election McDonald's is releasing three new holiday drinks on Nov. 3. What are they?
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026 site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Jones County mixed beverage referendum site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink site:bloomberg.com" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Booking Sees Weaker Final Quarter as Prices, Unrest Hurt Travel - Bloomberg.com Alberta Early-Voter Surge Suggests Edge for ‘Remain’ Side

Pickups

We published: Nov 5, 2026 (ET).

No major-outlet pickup after our publish date yet.

Check history

Checked (ET)	Check	O-Score	Confirmed outlets	What changed
Nov 5, 2026, 1:20 AM ET	initial	10 Fully overlooked	0	No change

Search terms

“Grifton Jones County Pollocksville mixed drinks”, “Eastern North Carolina alcohol referendum 2026”, “Jones County mixed beverage referendum”, “Pollocksville Grifton liquor by the drink”

Method

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A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Stories are rechecked daily for pickups; the score itself is locked to coverage as of our publish date.