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Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
Utility crews with the Town of Smithfield have clean up a sewage spill. The spill was discovered behind 7 Berkshire Road on Tuesday. Smithfield Water and Sewer Superintendent Aubrey Butler said about 1,000 gallons of wastewater had spilled on the…
Suspect In Four Oaks Nightclub Shooting Indicted
A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a Harnett County man on several counts of attempted murder following a shooting near Four Oaks last year. Andrew Ellis, 29, of Saturn Drive, Dunn was indicted on four counts of attempted murder,…
Man Robbed After Responding To CraigsList Ad
Authorities say a man was robbed in the parking lot of a convenience store after meeting a person to sell an item he had listed on CraigsList. The incident happened Feb. 5th at the Sheetz on Highway 210 at McGee’s…
Unsanitary Living Conditions Leads To Child Abuse Charges
A Johnston County couple is facing child abuse charges. Harold Eugene Egleston III, 41, and Catharine Lynn Egelston, 48, both of Pebblebrook Circle, Clayton were both charged by Johnston County deputies. Deputies and social workers went to the couple’s home…
Early-Middle College, Year-Round 2016-17 School Calendars Adopted
The Johnston County School Board has approved a new school calendar for students attending the Early and Middle College High Schools for the 2016-17 school year. Chief Personnel Officer Brian Vetrano told members of the school board the early and…
Smart Meters Have Multiple Benefits
After more than two years in the works, Benson’s switch to new “smart” water and electric meters has already had a positive impact on provider and consumer, according to town officials. During late January’s wintry mix, electrical outages were quickly…
Campbell Opens 2016 Baseball Season At Home Friday
Buies Creek – Campbell opens its 2016 campaign this Friday, Feb. 19, hosting Miami (Ohio) at 3 p.m. at Jim Perry Stadium. The Camels will host the RedHawks in a three game series, with Saturday’s tilt beginning at 3 p.m.…
Tobacco Production, Prices Expected To Drop In 2016
2016 could be another challenging year for tobacco growers. Tobacco production is a $60 million a year industry in Johnston County at the farm gate. Farmers are looking at a potential drop of $10 million this year alone. The problem…
Retiring School Leader Receives Order Of The Long Leaf Pine
February 9th was the last monthly board meeting for retiring Johnston County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Croom. Dr. Croom’s last day on the job will be March 1st. To his surprise, Dr. Croom was awarded the Order of the Long…
No Charges Against Bus Driver Who Fatally Struck Teacher
On Wednesday, Goldsboro Police announced they would not be filing any charges against the driver of a daycare bus that struck and killed a school teacher in the parking lot of a Wayne County School last week. Brandon Kincaid, a…
