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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

CLAYTON, N.C. — Clayton Police have charged a Clayton man with first-degree murder after his mother was found stabbed to death Monday morning inside an apartment on East Main Street.…

Four Oaks Man Accused Of Entering Home, Touching Juvenile

Four Oaks Man Accused Of Entering Home, Touching Juvenile

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JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

May 18, 2026
Sampson County Drug Boss Sentenced To 50 Years In Federal Prison

Sampson County Drug Boss Sentenced To 50 Years In Federal Prison

May 18, 2026
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Memorial Day ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Reminds Drivers To Buckle Up

May 18, 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
Improvements Coming For Old Stage Road

Improvements Coming For Old Stage Road

May 17, 2026
Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church Hosting Vacation Bible School June 4-7

Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church Hosting Vacation Bible School June 4-7

May 17, 2026
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Smithfield

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
Laser Investigation Near Johnston County Regional Airport Leads To Arrest

Laser Investigation Near Johnston County Regional Airport Leads To Arrest

May 14, 2026
Neuse River Bridge Project Requires U.S. 301 Lane Closures

Neuse River Bridge Project Requires U.S. 301 Lane Closures

May 14, 2026
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Selma

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
Target Opens New Store At Eastfield In Selma

Target Opens New Store At Eastfield In Selma

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Crews Contain Fire At Atkinson Milling Company

Crews Contain Fire At Atkinson Milling Company

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Selma Police Arrest Driver After Flat Tire Draws Attention

Selma Police Arrest Driver After Flat Tire Draws Attention

May 7, 2026
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Clayton

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
Emergency Crews Respond After Car Strikes Lowe’s Foods Building

Emergency Crews Respond After Car Strikes Lowe’s Foods Building

May 15, 2026
Clayton Budget Proposal Calls For Utility Rate Hikes, Staff Expansion, No Property Tax Increase

Clayton Budget Proposal Calls For Utility Rate Hikes, Staff Expansion, No Property Tax Increase

May 15, 2026
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Schools

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

May 18, 2026
Johnston School Board Requests 5.7% Increase In County Funding

Johnston School Board Requests 5.7% Increase In County Funding

May 16, 2026
Wake County Principal Named 2026 Wells Fargo Principal Of The Year

Wake County Principal Named 2026 Wells Fargo Principal Of The Year

May 16, 2026
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State

NC SBI Announces Groundbreaking For New Headquarters

NC SBI Announces Groundbreaking For New Headquarters

May 18, 2026
Sampson County Drug Boss Sentenced To 50 Years In Federal Prison

Sampson County Drug Boss Sentenced To 50 Years In Federal Prison

May 18, 2026
Memorial Day ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Reminds Drivers To Buckle Up

Memorial Day ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Reminds Drivers To Buckle Up

May 18, 2026
Cooper Opens Double Digit Lead Over Whatley In US Senate Race

Cooper Opens Double Digit Lead Over Whatley In US Senate Race

May 17, 2026
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