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Harris Defeats Write-In Challenge As Three Johnston County Commissioner Seats Decided

Harris Defeats Write-In Challenge As Three Johnston County Commissioner Seats Decided

Nov 3, 2026

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Board of Commissioners Chairman Patrick Harris won another term Tuesday, turning back a write-in challenge, while newcomer Adam Caldwell and incumbent Commissioner R.S. “Butch” Lawter Jr.…

Rep. Donna White Loses House Seat; Sawrey, Strickland Win Reelection

Rep. Donna White Loses House Seat; Sawrey, Strickland Win Reelection

Nov 3, 2026
Penny Wins Fourth Term In NC House, Defeats Two Challengers

Penny Wins Fourth Term In NC House, Defeats Two Challengers

Nov 3, 2026
Bizzell, Olive, Ball Secure Another Four Years In Office

Bizzell, Olive, Ball Secure Another Four Years In Office

Nov 3, 2026
Three Johnston County School Board Members Win Reelection Without Opposition

Three Johnston County School Board Members Win Reelection Without Opposition

Nov 3, 2026
District Attorney Jason Waller Wins First Full Term; Three Judges Reelected

District Attorney Jason Waller Wins First Full Term; Three Judges Reelected

Nov 3, 2026
Incumbents Hold Off Challengers In Soil And Water Race

Incumbents Hold Off Challengers In Soil And Water Race

Nov 3, 2026
Four Oaks Man Charged In Fatal Wake County Head-On Crash

Four Oaks Man Charged In Fatal Wake County Head-On Crash

Nov 3, 2026
Former Harnett Detective Fired, Indicted Following Flock Camera Investigation

Former Harnett Detective Fired, Indicted Following Flock Camera Investigation

Nov 3, 2026
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Smithfield

Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies, Juvenile Found In Vehicle, JCSO Says

Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies, Juvenile Found In Vehicle, JCSO Says

Nov 3, 2026
Mayor Proclaims Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day In Smithfield

Mayor Proclaims Nov. 1 National Family Literacy Day In Smithfield

Nov 1, 2026
Crash Knocks Out Power To Much Of Smithfield

Crash Knocks Out Power To Much Of Smithfield

Oct 30, 2026
Smithfield Traces Discolored Creek Water To Construction Site

Smithfield Traces Discolored Creek Water To Construction Site

Oct 30, 2026
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Selma

Selma Police Searching For Missing 75-Year-Old Man

Selma Police Searching For Missing 75-Year-Old Man

Nov 3, 2026
Selma Adopts Ordinance Prohibiting Balloon Releases

Selma Adopts Ordinance Prohibiting Balloon Releases

Oct 31, 2026
Facebook Romance Costs Local Man Thousands

Facebook Romance Costs Local Man Thousands

Oct 30, 2026
Selma Council Approves $7,500-A-Month Government Relations Contract

Selma Council Approves $7,500-A-Month Government Relations Contract

Oct 29, 2026
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Clayton

“Shoe Us The Love” Drive Underway In Clayton Through Nov. 18

“Shoe Us The Love” Drive Underway In Clayton Through Nov. 18

Nov 3, 2026
Home Buyer’s Dream Turns Into $200,000 Nightmare

Home Buyer’s Dream Turns Into $200,000 Nightmare

Nov 2, 2026
Three Face Charges After Search Of Johnston County Home Uncovers Drugs, Guns

Three Face Charges After Search Of Johnston County Home Uncovers Drugs, Guns

Nov 2, 2026
Clayton Town Manager Completes Civic Fellows Program

Clayton Town Manager Completes Civic Fellows Program

Nov 2, 2026
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Schools

Three Johnston County School Board Members Win Reelection Without Opposition

Three Johnston County School Board Members Win Reelection Without Opposition

Nov 3, 2026
JCPS Approves $330,000 Football Helmet Reconditioning Contract

JCPS Approves $330,000 Football Helmet Reconditioning Contract

Nov 2, 2026
UAlbany Edges Campbell In Top-25 Clash, 45-35

UAlbany Edges Campbell In Top-25 Clash, 45-35

Oct 31, 2026
Parents, Residents Can Challenge School Materials Under New JCPS Policy

Parents, Residents Can Challenge School Materials Under New JCPS Policy

Oct 30, 2026
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State

NC Early Voting Tops 2.8M As Democrats Match 2018’s 12% Turnout Edge

NC Early Voting Tops 2.8M As Democrats Match 2018’s 12% Turnout Edge

Nov 3, 2026
Robeson County Woman Stole $150,000 In Phony Covid Loan Pleads Guilty

Robeson County Woman Stole $150,000 In Phony Covid Loan Pleads Guilty

Nov 3, 2026
33,190 Duplicate NC Voter Registrations Flagged Before Election

33,190 Duplicate NC Voter Registrations Flagged Before Election

Nov 2, 2026
Halloween Traffic Operation Nets 16 DWI Charges In Johnston County

Halloween Traffic Operation Nets 16 DWI Charges In Johnston County

Nov 2, 2026
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