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Man Charged With Sandwich Fraud
A man who allegedly tried to return two stolen sandwiches for a refund is facing felony charges. On January 20th, a woman reportedly went into the Sheetz convenience store on Highway 210 at McGee’s Crossroads and left without paying for…
$19,000 In Lawn Equipment Stolen During Break-Ins
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of nearly $19,000 in lawn and landscaping equipment take during two break-ins reported Wednesday morning. A break-in was discovered around 7:45 am in the 200 block of Parker Road outside of…
Man Loses $4,500 In Counterfeit Coin Scam
Selma Police are investigating a scam involving counterfeit coins. A Raleigh man said he responded to a Craigslist ad where rare collectors coins were being offered through an estate sale. The seller, claimed to be an antique dealer in the…
Students Compete In Poetry Out Loud competition
Several high school students from across Johnston County recently participated in the district-wide Poetry Out Loud and Original Poetry competitions at the Johnston County Public Library in Smithfield. The Poetry Out Loud competition, presented in partnership with the North Carolina…
Campbell Announces 2016 Recruiting Class
Buies Creek – Campbell head coach Mike Minter announced the Camels’ 22-man 2016 football recruiting class Wednesday, his fourth with the program. “Signing day is always exciting for the simple fact that it’s about growth and movement,” said Minter. “You’re…
Fatal House Fire Blamed On Unattended Cooking
A fatal weekend house fire that claimed the life of a deaf man was ruled Wednesday as accidental. The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office said the blaze was started by an unattended pot left on a stove. Around 5:00 am…
Heat Lamp Blamed For Mobile Home Fire
A mobile home was destroyed by flames Tuesday night. The fire was reported around 9:00 pm in the 1200 block of Dupree Road in the Willow Spring community. Fire crews from Wake and Johnston counties arrived to find the mobile…
Clayton High Band Members Recognized
Two Clayton High School seniors were recognized this week by Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod and the Clayton Town Council. Isha Henry and Megan Whitfield were selected to participate in the nation’s premier high school All-American Marching Band. Selected by the…
Benson Chamber Holds Awards Banquet
John Wood took over as chairman of the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce during their annual banquet Thursday night at the American Legion Building in Benson. 2015 chairman William Neighbors was recognized for his work during the past year. A…
False Teeth Stolen During Break-In
Thieves stole a man’s dentures during a car break-in in Smithfield. Smithfield Police tell WTSB News that 5 car break-ins have been reported in the city limits since Saturday. Three of the vehicles were left unlocked. In the other two cases,…
