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Thieves Break Into Deceased Man’s Business
Authorities are looking for a burglar, with apparently no conscience, who broke into a deceased man’s business. Christopher Lee Parrish, a former member of the Pine Level Fire Department and 1995 graduate of North Johnston High School, died suddenly on…
Car Overturns On US 70
Traffic on US 70 between Selma and Wilson’s Mills was backed up Thursday morning after a car overturned on a bridge near Johnston Correctional. Westbound lanes were shutdown for about an hour until the single vehicle crash could be cleared.…
US 301 Repair Work Begins Tonight In Selma
The Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to avoid the intersection of US 301 and US 70 in Selma overnight tonight (Thursday) and Friday night as repairs are made. Crews will be performing pavement repairs, including milling down the old…
Police Officer Indicted For Involuntary Manslaughter
A Johnston County law enforcement officer was indicted by a Grand Jury Tuesday afternoon for involuntary manslaughter. The charges were filed in connection with the death of a suspect tasered by the police officer following a chase earlier this year.…
First Day Enrollment Up 1,098 Over Last Year
Johnston County Schools operating on the traditional calendar opened Monday for the 2016-2017 school year. Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow pledged to visit all 42 schools on the opening day. While traveling between two campuses Monday afternoon, Dr. Renfrow said the…
Selma Official Want Proposed Site Of Civic Center Sold
Nine months after voting to buy a building and turn it into a civic center, one member of the Selma Town Council says it is time to sale the property. Last December, a divided Selma town council voted 3-to-2 to…
Off-Duty Deputy Injured After Confrontation At Business
An off-duty deputy sheriff and a suspect were both injured during a confrontation at a Johnston County business on Saturday. The off-duty Johnston County deputy was inside Barefoot’s Country Store on US 701 south of Four Oaks when he saw…
Homeowner Startles Burglar
Police believe a homeowner returned to their residence Saturday while a burglar was still inside. Around 1:00 pm, a 78 year-old West Smithfield resident returned to her home on Rogers Drive. Interim Police Chief Keith Powell said the victim may have…
Eagle Scout Recognized
Eagle Scout Jesse Dartagnan Stephenson from Boy Scout Troop #421 of Archer Lodge was presented the “Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Award” on Sunday. The presentation was made by Eagle Scout Coordinator Lewis W. Rice III of the Johnston County Marine…
Smithfield Deli Worker To Buy First Home With $1 Million Lottery Prize
Josie Oliva, a deli worker from Smithfield, said winning a $1 million lottery instant prize means she will be able to buy her first home. Oliva bought her lucky ticket in the $4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular Game at BJ’s Grocery on…
