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Bid Awarded For Tractor Purchase
The Smithfield Public Utilities Department will be getting a new piece of equipment to help employees cut and clear easements.
The Town Council has awarded...
Robbery Suspect Flees From Officers During Chase
A man wanted for the armed robbery of a Smithfield business Thursday night led Johnston County deputies on a vehicle pursuit until he jumped...
Driver Intentionally Rams SUV, Injuring 2 Children And 1 Adult
Ongoing Dispute Over Cell Phone Led To Vehicle Assault, Police Say
A vehicle collision in the parking lot of a Smithfield convenience store was an...
Wreck Claims Life of Selma Woman
A Johnston County woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon outside Coats.
Rochelle Atkinson, 67, of Selma was traveling west on Ebenezer Church...
$2,580.50 Grant Awarded To Micro Fire Department
Department of Insurance Sends Award Check for New Equipment
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced that the Micro Volunteer Fire Department has...
$132,981 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Benson
Jarrett Matthews of Benson is ringing in the New Year with a $132,981 Cash 5 jackpot.
“It’s going to be pretty hard for the rest...
Burglar Causes $10,000 In Damage
A burglary suspect caused a reported $10,000 in damage to a Smithfield home during a break-in discovered on Saturday.
Smithfield Police responded to a vacant...
Suspect Picks The Wrong Time To Pawn Stolen Goods
A man suspected of stealing items from his own father was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
On December 19th, a Benson man...
Harnett Sheriff’s K-9 Receives Donated Body Armor
Harnett County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kilo has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest...
Sampson Citizens Warned Of Jury Duty Scam
Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton and Clerk of Court Chris Fann have issued a warning to Sampson County residents regarding a jury duty phone...
