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Pedestrian Killed On I-40
Garner Police are investigating a fatal accident Wednesday afternoon. At 4:26pm, police said Jason Aaron Jones, 36, of Clayton was driving a 2015 Porsche SUV on the exit ramp from I-40 East to Highway 70 East when he ran off…
Description Of Vehicle Involved In Double Fatal Hit And Run Released
The Highway Patrol continues to ask for assistance locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run in Harnett County. On Saturday night, January 16th, the driver of a white mid-1990’s GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck with a loud…
DOT Board Approves Deputy Paul West Bridge Naming
The U.S. 70 Business/Market Street Bridge in Downtown Smithfield will soon be named in memory of a local hero who devoted his career to the communities of Smithfield and Johnston County. At their January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation…
Smithfield Selma Chamber Recognizes Local Citizens
The Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce held its 46th Annual Meeting on Monday where it recognized a number of outstanding local citizens. The following awards were presented: Citizen of the Year – Rep. Leo Daughtry of Smithfield, who will…
Fire Heavily Damages Duplex
At least three people were displaced from a rental duplex in Clayton following a fire Tuesday night. The fire broke out in the kitchen area of the duplex in the 200 block of N. Robertson Street. The duplex sustained substantial…
Benson Police Need Help Identifying Suspect
Benson Police are asking for help identifying a man wanted for stealing a large amount of meat products from a local grocery store. Police Captain Greg Percy said the theft occurred last Saturday at Carlie C’s IGA. The suspect, a…
Governor: Current CSX Site Near Selma Does Not Appear To Be Viable
Will a CSX terminal be located in Johnston County or will it move elsewhere. There are conflicting reports about where the terminal may go. On Jan. 14th, CSX announced plans for a 450-acre intermodal terminal between Selma and Micro and…
Suspect Wanted For Passing Counterfeit Money
In recent weeks numerous counterfeit $100 bills have been passed at businesses in the Selma and Smithfield areas. On Wednesday, Selma Police released a photo of a suspect wanted for questioning in connection with at least two incidents on January…
6,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported
A large sewage spill occurred Tuesday in Smithfield. The spill happened at a sewer pump station off Highway 70 and resulted in the discharge of about 6,000 gallons of wastewater, according to Town of Smithfield Water and Sewer Superintendent Aubrey…
County Waiving Storm Debris Disposal Costs
Following last weekend’s winter storm that left about 30,000 Johnston County homes in the dark due to fallen trees, tree limbs and power lines, the County of Johnston is trying to help the public dispose of their storm debris. Johnston…
