Thursday, April 25, 2024


Local Missionary Plans Repeat Trip To Africa

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Brittany Howard took a life-changing trip to Africa six years ago. In December, the pastor’s daughter is heading back to the continent for a much...

Pecan Growers Expect Plentiful Crop

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After several years of weather-related setbacks, North Carolina pecan growers are reporting a strong crop. That is welcome news for farmers such as Tim...

Smithfield Woman Dies In Harnett County Crash

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A Smithfield woman died and another woman was hospitalized with serious injuries following a Thursday evening crash near Angier. Around 6 p.m. Candice Michelle Garner,...

Son Charged In Death Of 83 Year-Old Father

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DUNN - A man wanted for the murder of his 83 year-old father was arrested Thursday night in southern Johnston County.  On October 28th,...

Autopsy: Inmate Died From Drug Overdose

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SMITHFIELD - An inmate who died this year had taken heroin and fentanyl.  Guards at Johnston Correctional in Smithfield found the body of 49...

Commissioners Reject 467 Unit Housing Development

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Johnston County Commissioners have rejected plans for a 467 unit housing development on a dead end road near the Wake County line. In a unanimous...

Wayne County Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison

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RALEIGH – A Wayne County man was sentenced today to 204 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more...

N.C. Supreme Court Races Tight, But GOP Surprise With Lead Over Democrats

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By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A record 5.5 million or so votes have been cast in North Carolina, and Republicans are days away...

Pair Arrested At Hotel

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Two people were arrested on felony charges after Johnston County deputies responded to a Cleveland area motel late-Wednesday. Deputies responded to the WoodSpring Suites...

Bystanders Place Voodoo Magic Spell On Police Officers

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SELMA -  Selma and Smithfield Police had to deal with a large crowd of people after a brief chase through the Selma city limits,...