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Woman Says Drug Deal Turned Into Robbery

Woman Says Drug Deal Turned Into Robbery

Jul 1, 2026

BENSON, N.C. — What allegedly began as an illegal drug transaction ended with a robbery investigation Saturday night in southern Johnston County. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a…

Two Johnston Jail Inmates Charged After Alleged Cell Assault

Two Johnston Jail Inmates Charged After Alleged Cell Assault

Jul 1, 2026
Garner To Celebrate Independence Day With Symphony, Fireworks At Lake Benson Park

Garner To Celebrate Independence Day With Symphony, Fireworks At Lake Benson Park

Jul 1, 2026
BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Safely Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Safely Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

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Johnston Commissioners Approve Their Own 5% Pay Raise

Johnston Commissioners Approve Their Own 5% Pay Raise

Jun 30, 2026
Council Member Supports New Town Manager But Questions Employment Contract

Council Member Supports New Town Manager But Questions Employment Contract

Jun 30, 2026
Man Accused Of Cutting Fence, Stealing Copper From Solar Facility

Man Accused Of Cutting Fence, Stealing Copper From Solar Facility

Jun 30, 2026
Johnston County Investigation Leads To Arrest Of California Man

Johnston County Investigation Leads To Arrest Of California Man

Jun 30, 2026
Johnston Detectives Arrest Two In Theft Of Wrecked Car

Johnston Detectives Arrest Two In Theft Of Wrecked Car

Jun 30, 2026
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Smithfield

Two Johnston Jail Inmates Charged After Alleged Cell Assault

Two Johnston Jail Inmates Charged After Alleged Cell Assault

Jul 1, 2026
Johnston Detectives Arrest Two In Theft Of Wrecked Car

Johnston Detectives Arrest Two In Theft Of Wrecked Car

Jun 30, 2026
Nearly 20 Shots Fired Into Smithfield-Area Home

Nearly 20 Shots Fired Into Smithfield-Area Home

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Smithfield Woman Charged After Missing Package Recovered

Smithfield Woman Charged After Missing Package Recovered

Jun 26, 2026
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Selma

Council Member Supports New Town Manager But Questions Employment Contract

Council Member Supports New Town Manager But Questions Employment Contract

Jun 30, 2026
Men’s Wearhouse Opens Doors At Selma’s Eastfield Development

Men’s Wearhouse Opens Doors At Selma’s Eastfield Development

Jun 28, 2026
Selma Council Approves Budget With No Tax Increase, Employee Raises

Selma Council Approves Budget With No Tax Increase, Employee Raises

Jun 25, 2026
UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year

UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year

Jun 23, 2026
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Clayton

Clayton Announces New Location For July 3 Fireworks Display

Clayton Announces New Location For July 3 Fireworks Display

Jun 29, 2026
Saturday Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power In Northern Johnston County

Saturday Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power In Northern Johnston County

Jun 27, 2026
Deputy Captures Dirt Bike Rider Following Chase Near Clayton

Deputy Captures Dirt Bike Rider Following Chase Near Clayton

Jun 26, 2026
79-Year-Old Woman Dies In Johnston County Wreck

79-Year-Old Woman Dies In Johnston County Wreck

Jun 24, 2026
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Schools

North Johnston High 4th Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List

North Johnston High 4th Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List

Jun 25, 2026
UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year

UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year

Jun 23, 2026
Cirilo Perez…From Eastern North Carolina To The Oval Office

Cirilo Perez…From Eastern North Carolina To The Oval Office

Jun 20, 2026
South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship

South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship

Jun 15, 2026
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State

Rocky Mount Tax Return Preparer Sentenced To Federal Prison, Ordered To Pay $3 Million In Restitution

Rocky Mount Tax Return Preparer Sentenced To Federal Prison, Ordered To Pay $3 Million In Restitution

Jul 1, 2026
BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Safely Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Safely Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

Jul 1, 2026
N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go On Sale July 1

N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go On Sale July 1

Jun 30, 2026
Some Homers Among The Strikes

Some Homers Among The Strikes

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