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Royal Ranger Benjamin Powell Recognized
A Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement Ceremony was held at Grace Community Assembly of God for Benjamin Shane Powell from Royal Ranger Outpost...
I-40 Reopens Following Fatal Crash
One person died and three others were hurt following a fiery four vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in Johnston County Tuesday afternoon.
The accident was...
Former Town Manager Shot During Standoff With Police
Former Clayton Town Manager Steve Biggs is in a Virginia hospital after he allegedly shot himself in the head Tuesday morning following a standoff...
Man Indicted For Murdering Father
A Johnston County grand jury has indicted a Princeton man for the murder of his own father.
On March 4th, 68 year-old James Russell Lee...
Local Celebrity Hairstylist Dances Like The Stars At The Southern Women’s Show
A Johnston County woman will be trading her hair brushes for dancing shoes when she participates in the 2017 Dancing Like the Stars competition...
County Modifies Incentives Grant To Caterpillar
Johnston County Commissioners have agreed to modify an Economic Development Incentive Grant awarded to Caterpillar in 2012.
NC Governor Bev Perdue made the announcement 5...
Expired: Mother Arrested For Child Abuse, Shoplifting 141 Items
A 32 year-old Kenly woman is facing several charges following her arrest for allegedly shoplifting 141 items from Wal-Mart in Smithfield.
Around 9:50am Sunday, Smithfield...
Drivers Killed In Head On Collision
Two people have died as the result of a head on collision in southern Johnston County.
The crash happened at 5:37pm Friday on Highway 55...
Driver Strikes Two Pedestrians, Apartment Building While Fleeing Gunman
Two pedestrians were injured after being struck by a car Saturday afternoon in Selma. Police said the driver of the car was attempting to get...
Man Stabbed With Deer Antlers During Break-In
One of two victims allegedly assaulted by a woman who broke into a home captured the entire ordeal on video.
Around 2:00am Sunday, deputies responded...