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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield

Oct 2, 2026

SMITHFIELD — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Thursday evening. Smithfield Police were notified of the collision around 6:35 p.m. The incident occurred near the Edgerton…

Johnston County Single-Family Home Permits Rise Despite Challenging Housing Market

Johnston County Single-Family Home Permits Rise Despite Challenging Housing Market

Oct 2, 2026
Deputies Charge Man After Early-Morning Incident At Johnston County Fire Department

Deputies Charge Man After Early-Morning Incident At Johnston County Fire Department

Oct 2, 2026
Man Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer

Man Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer

Oct 2, 2026
Johnston County Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.1 Percent

Johnston County Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.1 Percent

Oct 2, 2026
Register Of Deeds Craig Olive Recognized As A Shining Star In NC

Register Of Deeds Craig Olive Recognized As A Shining Star In NC

Oct 1, 2026
NCDMV Transitions To Digital Vehicle Registration Today

NCDMV Transitions To Digital Vehicle Registration Today

Oct 1, 2026
Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor

Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor

Oct 1, 2026
Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church To Hold Homecoming, Revival Services

Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church To Hold Homecoming, Revival Services

Oct 1, 2026
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Smithfield

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield

Oct 2, 2026
Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge

Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge

Sep 30, 2026
Smithfield Approves Funds For Improvements To Downtown Pedestrian Pathway

Smithfield Approves Funds For Improvements To Downtown Pedestrian Pathway

Sep 29, 2026
Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Christmas Events Set In Downtown Smithfield

Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Christmas Events Set In Downtown Smithfield

Sep 29, 2026
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Selma

Lower Speed Limit Planned For Portion Of U.S. 301 In Selma

Lower Speed Limit Planned For Portion Of U.S. 301 In Selma

Sep 30, 2026
51st Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival Set For Oct. 2–3

51st Annual Selma Railroad Days Festival Set For Oct. 2–3

Sep 27, 2026
Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 5-Year-Old Special Needs Student

Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 5-Year-Old Special Needs Student

Sep 25, 2026
99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Chosen As Railroad Days Grand Marshal

99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Chosen As Railroad Days Grand Marshal

Sep 25, 2026
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Clayton

Man Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer

Man Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer

Oct 2, 2026
Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor

Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor

Oct 1, 2026
Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge

Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge

Sep 30, 2026
“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton

“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton

Sep 30, 2026
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Schools

NC Wesleyan Launches New Sports, Entertainment School With $10 Million Gift

NC Wesleyan Launches New Sports, Entertainment School With $10 Million Gift

Oct 1, 2026
“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton

“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton

Sep 30, 2026
UMO Receives $1.46 Million Federal Grant, Could Receive $3 Million Over Five Years

UMO Receives $1.46 Million Federal Grant, Could Receive $3 Million Over Five Years

Sep 30, 2026
JCPS Among Five Districts Chosen For Instructional Innovation Grant

JCPS Among Five Districts Chosen For Instructional Innovation Grant

Sep 29, 2026
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State

SBI Charges Former Police Records Clerk With Obtaining Property By False Pretenses

SBI Charges Former Police Records Clerk With Obtaining Property By False Pretenses

Oct 2, 2026
Overnight Lane Closures For Sampson County Road

Overnight Lane Closures For Sampson County Road

Oct 2, 2026
All October Special Stops By Train On Track

All October Special Stops By Train On Track

Oct 2, 2026
NCDOT Awards Contract To Improve Eastern Wake County Roads

NCDOT Awards Contract To Improve Eastern Wake County Roads

Oct 2, 2026
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