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3 People Robbed, Assaulted During Clayton Home Invasion
Three people were robbed in their home Tuesday night in Clayton. Johnston County deputies said the robbery occurred just before midnight on Loop Road. The victims, ranging in age from 17 to 21, said they were inside their home listening…
Home Invasion Reported Near Princeton
Deputies are following up on leads in a home invasion near Princeton. Around 4:45am Monday, a couple and their child were asleep in their home on Camden Place Street when someone entered through an unlocked garage door and removed items…
Wayne County Authorities Searching For Two People
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance locating two wanted persons. Darius Lamar Chestnut, 35, is wanted for first-degree burglary and two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Chestnut, whose last known address was on N. Carolina…
Local Governments To Benefit With Passage Of Connect NC Bond
Local and county governments across the state will be eligible for water/sewer project grants if the Connect NC Bond is passed by North Carolina voters on Tuesday, March 15th. There is $309 million dedicated to infrastructure services for municipal and…
Campbell Baseball Picked 6th In Preseason Poll
Buies Creek – Campbell has been picked sixth in the 2016 Big South Preseason Poll, as voted by the league’s head coaches. Coastal Carolina was voted the Big South Conference’s preseason favorite. In addition, High Point junior outfielder Josh Greene…
Bed Bugs Close Social Services Building
The Main Building at the Department of Social Services (DSS) in Smithfield has been closed due to bed bugs. Thursday morning, Johnston County officials said bed bugs were found in the waiting area and a few offices at the DSS…
DOT Considering Two Bridges Over US 70 In Johnston County
The NC Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2nd regarding proposed improvements along US 70 in Wilson’s Mills. The open-house style meeting will take place between 4 and 7 pm in the cafeteria of Wilson’s Mills…
Corinth Holders High Coach Named National Coach Of The Year
Coach Brent Walston of Corinth Holders High School has been named a 2015 National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations National Coach of the Year in Boys Soccer. Walston is one of 22 high school coaches from across the…
Bank Manager Prevents Robbery
A bank manager thwarted an armed robbery Thursday morning. Around 9:15am, Zebulon Police responded to the attempted robbery at the PNC Bank on N. Arendell Avenue. Police Chief Timothy Hayworth said the suspect started to approach the rear door of…
Store Employee Accused Of Embezzling Nearly $40,000
A manager at a Smithfield store has been arrested on embezzlement charges. On Wednesday, Smithfield Police arrested 24 year-old Adam William Driver of Kershaw Lane, Clayton for embezzling nearly $40,000 from Under Armour, located at 1025 Industrial Park Drive in…
