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Driver Killed In Benson-Area Crash
BENSON - One person was killed when a pickup truck ran off the roadway and slammed into a tree. The single vehicle wreck was...
4 Seriously Injured In Collision
LILLINGTON - Four people were injured in a violent collision between a car and pickup truck Tuesday afternoon in Harnett County.
The crash was reported...
Former Johnston County School Teacher Announces Candidacy For NC Superintendent Of Public Instruction
CARY- Republican Catherine Truitt, Chancellor of non-profit Western Governors University North Carolina (WGU NC), has officially declared her candidacy for North Carolina Superintendent of...
Suspects Steal Money From Honor System Payment Box
Authorities are searching for two suspects who allegedly stole cash out of an honor system payment box near Benson. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is...
Fire Department Will Keep Old Ladder Truck
The Smithfield Fire Department, which recently received delivery of a new 2019 Smeal 100 foot platform ladder truck, will keep the old ladder truck...
Troop 63 Eagle Scout Christopher Jordan Hales
On Sunday, November 24th, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Christopher Jordan Hales from Boy Scout Troop 63 of Pine Level....
Pecan Growers Prevail, Good Crop For Thanksgiving
Pecan pie lovers can celebrate. The North Carolina pecan growers have a good crop ahead of the holidays despite a relatively dry summer and...
WCC Students Headed For Aviation Mechanic Certification
A dozen Wayne Community College students are ready to tackle the Federal Aviation Administration Airframe Mechanic exam.
The Aviation Systems Technology students completed all requirements...
$210,591 Grant To Pay For New Building At South Johnston High
Johnston County Public Schools has been awarded a $210,591 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. The funds will be used to...
$1.5 Million Four Oaks Water And Sewer Project Approved
The Johnston County Department of Public Utilities has received approval from County Commissioners to work with the Town of Four Oaks on extending water...
