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Johnston DA: Guilty Plea In Child Sex Abuse Case Leads To Lengthy Prison Term

Johnston DA: Guilty Plea In Child Sex Abuse Case Leads To Lengthy Prison Term

Apr 17, 2026

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Selma-area man has pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving a juvenile and will serve decades in prison, according to the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office.…

NCDOT To Dedicate I-95 Bridge To Dr. James W. Batten

NCDOT To Dedicate I-95 Bridge To Dr. James W. Batten

Apr 17, 2026
Police: Dog Rescued From Locked Truck In Downtown Smithfield, Owner Charged

Police: Dog Rescued From Locked Truck In Downtown Smithfield, Owner Charged

Apr 17, 2026
Police: Drugs Found After Arrest On Outstanding Warrant

Police: Drugs Found After Arrest On Outstanding Warrant

Apr 17, 2026
Orange & Black Spring Game Brings Football Back To Barker-Lane Stadium

Orange & Black Spring Game Brings Football Back To Barker-Lane Stadium

Apr 17, 2026
Johnston Deputies Discover Drugs Concealed In Unusual Spot

Johnston Deputies Discover Drugs Concealed In Unusual Spot

Apr 16, 2026
Police: Video Evidence Leads To Arrest In Selma Child Abuse Case

Police: Video Evidence Leads To Arrest In Selma Child Abuse Case

Apr 16, 2026
Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization

Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization

Apr 16, 2026
Clayton FD Recognized As Leader In Firefighter Health

Clayton FD Recognized As Leader In Firefighter Health

Apr 16, 2026
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Smithfield

Police: Dog Rescued From Locked Truck In Downtown Smithfield, Owner Charged

Police: Dog Rescued From Locked Truck In Downtown Smithfield, Owner Charged

Apr 17, 2026
Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization

Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization

Apr 16, 2026
Community Walk To Raise Awareness For Sexual Assault Survivors Set For April 22

Community Walk To Raise Awareness For Sexual Assault Survivors Set For April 22

Apr 16, 2026
Second Arrest Made In Burglary; Charges Dropped Against First Suspect

Second Arrest Made In Burglary; Charges Dropped Against First Suspect

Apr 16, 2026
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Selma

Johnston DA: Guilty Plea In Child Sex Abuse Case Leads To Lengthy Prison Term

Johnston DA: Guilty Plea In Child Sex Abuse Case Leads To Lengthy Prison Term

Apr 17, 2026
Police: Video Evidence Leads To Arrest In Selma Child Abuse Case

Police: Video Evidence Leads To Arrest In Selma Child Abuse Case

Apr 16, 2026
Johnston County Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Meth In Selma-Area Search

Johnston County Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Meth In Selma-Area Search

Apr 16, 2026
Gunfire Used In Convenience Store Break-In

Gunfire Used In Convenience Store Break-In

Apr 14, 2026
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Clayton

Clayton FD Recognized As Leader In Firefighter Health

Clayton FD Recognized As Leader In Firefighter Health

Apr 16, 2026
Clayton Library Continues Bridging Generations Together

Clayton Library Continues Bridging Generations Together

Apr 14, 2026
Clayton Goes Green In Celebration Of Earth Day

Clayton Goes Green In Celebration Of Earth Day

Apr 14, 2026
Clayton Residents Targeted In Separate Fraud Schemes

Clayton Residents Targeted In Separate Fraud Schemes

Apr 13, 2026
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Schools

NCDOT To Dedicate I-95 Bridge To Dr. James W. Batten

NCDOT To Dedicate I-95 Bridge To Dr. James W. Batten

Apr 17, 2026
New Audit Shows Financial Stability At Johnston Community College

New Audit Shows Financial Stability At Johnston Community College

Apr 15, 2026
Scholarship Pageant Returns To Johnston County: A Celebration Of Elegance And Service

Scholarship Pageant Returns To Johnston County: A Celebration Of Elegance And Service

Apr 15, 2026
Johnston Students Participate In AgFest

Johnston Students Participate In AgFest

Apr 9, 2026
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State

Duplin County Man On $100,000 Win: “I’m Living The Dream”

Duplin County Man On $100,000 Win: “I’m Living The Dream”

Apr 17, 2026
Former Durham Official Can Proceed With Suit Over Extortion Claim

Former Durham Official Can Proceed With Suit Over Extortion Claim

Apr 16, 2026
Greene County Man Felt Numb After Winning $1 Million Top Prize

Greene County Man Felt Numb After Winning $1 Million Top Prize

Apr 16, 2026
Governor Reacts To Duke Energy Efforts To Charge Ratepayers An Additional $800 Million

Governor Reacts To Duke Energy Efforts To Charge Ratepayers An Additional $800 Million

Apr 15, 2026
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