Thursday, January 2, 2025


News

Ronnie’s Country Store Sold To New Owners

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FOUR OAKS – A cornerstone to Four Oaks and the southern Johnston County community has been sold. Ronnie's Country Store, on US 701 at Interstate...

Suspect Wanted For Early Morning Armed Home Invasion

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Domestic related home invasion injures two people WILSON'S MILLS – Police are investigating an armed home invasion that sent two people to the hospital....

Schools

Benson Middle School Wins Football Championship

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Benson Middle School has won its second conference football championship in three years, again under...

JCC Celebrates Its 54th Commencement With First December Ceremony

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SMITHFIELD - Johnston Community College (JCC) recently held its 54th Commencement Ceremony, marking a significant...

Calling All Young Artists! Ham & Yam T-Shirt Design Contest 

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SMITHFIELD - Are you a creative middle or high school student in Smithfield? Here’s your...

Smithfield

Johnston County Shopping Center Sold

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SMITHFIELD – A local shopping center has a new owner. According to the Johnston County...

JCSO: Stolen Car, Gun Recovered After Pursuit

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SMITHFIELD – A 22 year-old man led law enforcement officers on a chase along US...

Drone, K-9 Help Capture Juvenile Burglary Suspects

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SMITHFIELD – Law enforcement officers used a K-9 and drone to apprehend two young burglary...

Selma

One Person Killed In ATV Crash

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SELMA - Just before midnight, New Year's Eve, a man lost his life on his...

Death Row Inmate Convicted For Johnston County Homicide Receives Commuted Sentence To Life Without Parole

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Governor Cooper Takes Capital Clemency Actions RALEIGH - Governor Roy Cooper announced today (Tuesday) that...

Selma Police: 2021 Disappearance Of Elderly Man Remains Unsolved

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SELMA - Its been three years since a Selma man disappeared without a trace. James...

State

Campaign Contribution Limit Increases To $6,800 Per Election

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RALEIGH - Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the contribution limit for North Carolina candidates and political...

Helene Public Assistance Extension Announced 

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RALEIGH - At the request of the Governor, FEMA has granted North Carolina an extension...

Death Row Inmate Convicted For Johnston County Homicide Receives Commuted Sentence To Life Without Parole

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Governor Cooper Takes Capital Clemency Actions RALEIGH - Governor Roy Cooper announced today (Tuesday) that...