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Clayton High Teacher Named A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has named Ms. Lynnette Barber of Clayton High School as their Super Star Teacher for the month of February. Super Star teachers show excellence in their classrooms, inspire their students, and demonstrate community involvement and…
Johnston Health Materials Handler Known For His Special Delivery
Jimmy Phillips of Princeton has been named Johnston Health Ambassador of the Month. He works in the resource management department delivering supplies from the general store to departments throughout the hospital. During a recent presentation, CEO Chuck Elliott praised Phillips…
Campbell Splits Doubleheader
Buies Creek – Campbell finished out its home series against Evansville with a doubleheader split Saturday at Jim Perry Stadium, with the Camels taking game one 8-1 before the Purple Aces claimed a 6-2 win in the finale. Evansville (6-8)…
Elementary School Placed On Lockdown
An area elementary school was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon during a police manhunt. Selma Elementary School was placed on lockdown after a suspect wanted by Harnett County authorities jumped and ran during a traffic stop by Selma Police.…
Kenly Mayor Resigns
David Grady the Mayor of the Town of Kenly has resigned. Mayor Grady submitted his letter of resignation to the town board on Monday. It took effect immediately. Grady said, “This past term has been difficult for me, and I…
Driver Trapped In Overturned Car
Emergency workers extricated the driver of a car that was pinned in her overturned vehicle Wednesday morning. Around 10:45am, a car was traveling in the 900 block of Mallard Road east of Smithfield when the vehicle traveled off the right…
Owner Of Tree Removal Company Killed In Accident
The owner of a Kenly tree removal company was killed in an accident Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call at 12:58pm from the 400 block of Dixie Drive in the Selma city limits. Kenneth Earl…
Burglary Suspect Attempts To Sell Stolen Items On Facebook
A suspect in a 2016 break-in aided authorities with his apprehension. Last November 10th, a resident on Highway 301 North of Selma reported their home had been burglarized and numerous items had been taken. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office got…
Elderly Man Charged With Car Theft
A 77 year-old Johnston County man was arrested on felony charges Thursday. Eddie O’Neal of the 10000 block of Highway 42 East was charged with the February 8th theft of a 1999 Buick LeSabre from the driveway of a home. …
Man Recently Released From Prison Rearrested
A 35 year-old man recently released from prison was arrested Thursday morning after police said he broke into a home on Hancock Street. Authorities don’t know if Wesley Curry was just looking for a place to sleep but did say…
