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Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Fatal Stabbing Of Gas Station Employee

Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Fatal Stabbing Of Gas Station Employee

May 22, 2026

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Johnston County jury has convicted a man in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old employee at a Murphy USA gas station near the Interstate…

Highway Patrol: Driver Ejected In Johnston County Collision

Highway Patrol: Driver Ejected In Johnston County Collision

May 22, 2026
One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments

One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments

May 22, 2026
Rose Dairy Farm Land Transfer Marks Conservation Milestone For Johnston County

Rose Dairy Farm Land Transfer Marks Conservation Milestone For Johnston County

May 22, 2026
Coats Police Officer Charged In 2025 Shooting Incident

Coats Police Officer Charged In 2025 Shooting Incident

May 22, 2026
Benson Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager Resign Amid Turmoil

Benson Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager Resign Amid Turmoil

May 21, 2026
Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years

Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years

May 21, 2026
Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees

Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees

May 21, 2026
Slow-Speed Moped Chase Ends Right Where Suspect Promised

Slow-Speed Moped Chase Ends Right Where Suspect Promised

May 21, 2026
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Smithfield

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

May 20, 2026
Smithfield Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Unchanged, Adds Fire Department Positions

Smithfield Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Unchanged, Adds Fire Department Positions

May 19, 2026
JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026
Two Juveniles Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Smithfield Man

Two Juveniles Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Smithfield Man

May 16, 2026
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Selma

One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments

One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments

May 22, 2026
Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years

Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years

May 21, 2026
Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees

Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees

May 21, 2026
Smithfield Man Charged After Police Chase Ends In Selma Motel Parking Lot

Smithfield Man Charged After Police Chase Ends In Selma Motel Parking Lot

May 17, 2026
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Clayton

Clayton Police Hosting Annual Torch Run To Benefit Special Olympics

Clayton Police Hosting Annual Torch Run To Benefit Special Olympics

May 20, 2026
Family Member Charged In Clayton Area Burglary

Family Member Charged In Clayton Area Burglary

May 20, 2026
Clayton Resident Charged With First-Degree Murder In Mother’s Death

Clayton Resident Charged With First-Degree Murder In Mother’s Death

May 18, 2026
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

May 18, 2026
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Schools

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

May 20, 2026
Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers

Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers

May 20, 2026
Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship

Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship

May 19, 2026
JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026
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State

Court Case That Reshaped Voting Rights To Be Featured On N.C. Highway Historical Marker

Court Case That Reshaped Voting Rights To Be Featured On N.C. Highway Historical Marker

May 22, 2026
Case Pits NC Constitutional Right Against Local Zoning Restrictions

Case Pits NC Constitutional Right Against Local Zoning Restrictions

May 21, 2026
Budget Deal Sets Up A Busy Week

Budget Deal Sets Up A Busy Week

May 21, 2026
NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases

NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases

May 20, 2026
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