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Deputies Seize Meth, 64 Firearms During Search Warrant

Deputies Seize Meth, 64 Firearms During Search Warrant

May 19, 2026

NEWTON GROVE, N.C. — A southern Johnston County man is being held under a $1 million bond after authorities said a three-month undercover narcotics investigation allegedly uncovered methamphetamine trafficking activity…

Johnston County Proposed Budget Avoids Tax Increase But Relies On Reserves

Johnston County Proposed Budget Avoids Tax Increase But Relies On Reserves

May 19, 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
Vehicle Crashes Through Front Of Dunn Paint Store

Vehicle Crashes Through Front Of Dunn Paint Store

May 19, 2026
Volunteer Firefighter Discovers Injured Driver After Crash

Volunteer Firefighter Discovers Injured Driver After Crash

May 19, 2026
Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship

Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship

May 19, 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
Four Oaks Man Accused Of Entering Home, Touching Juvenile

Four Oaks Man Accused Of Entering Home, Touching Juvenile

May 18, 2026
JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026
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Smithfield

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
Laser Investigation Near Johnston County Regional Airport Leads To Arrest

Laser Investigation Near Johnston County Regional Airport Leads To Arrest

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

May 16, 2026
Crews Contain Fire At Atkinson Milling Company

Crews Contain Fire At Atkinson Milling Company

May 15, 2026
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

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
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
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State

Governor Signs Executive Order Aimed At Increasing Housing Opportunities And Affordability Across NC

Governor Signs Executive Order Aimed At Increasing Housing Opportunities And Affordability Across NC

May 19, 2026
Federal Prosecutors Say Romance Scam Targeted Elderly Victims Across U.S.

Federal Prosecutors Say Romance Scam Targeted Elderly Victims Across U.S.

May 19, 2026
Affordable Energy Fosters Economic Growth

Affordable Energy Fosters Economic Growth

May 19, 2026
Mecklenburg County Businessman Charged In State Tax Case

Mecklenburg County Businessman Charged In State Tax Case

May 19, 2026
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