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Charges Filed In Fatal Shooting
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has identified two suspects and are looking for three others in connection with a deadly shooting January 9th in Dudley. Carlos Cesar Vasquez Luna, 47, was shot and killed at his home on Sleepy Creek…
2 Teens Killed, 1 Injured While Walking
Two teenagers were killed, another was injured after being struck while walking in Harnett County Saturday night. The accident happened at 11:15pm on Highway 421 near McNeill Mill Road. The three teens had just left a local Kangaroo gas station…
Do You Recognize This Suspect?
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance identifying a suspect wanted for breaking into vending machines at a Four Oaks business. This image is from a video camera at Barefoot’s Gas and Grill located at 3295 US 701…
Mom Turns In Son After Seeing Wanted Person Photo
Police say a mother turned in her own son after recognizing his photo of a burglary suspect released by the media earlier this month. On January 11th, WTSB Radio released the photos on their website JoCoReport.com of a break-in at…
Johnston Commissioners Endorse Connect NC Bond
The Connect NC Bond campaign has been bolstered by a number of key endorsements since the campaign’s official launch on January 5th. Johnston County Commissioners have endorsed the bond, and for the first time in its history, the NC Chamber…
State Creates One-Stop Shop For NC Drone Operators
As drones become more common in American households and businesses, the N.C. Department of Transportation is working to help promote safety on the air and on the ground by educating drone operators in our state. Drones, also called Unmanned Aircraft…
Local Walmart Express Stores To Close
Walmart announced Friday they are closing 269 stores and clubs, including 102 Walmart Express locations. WTSB News has confirmed Walmart Express locations in Benson, Coats, Four Oaks, Pikeville, and Princeton will be closing by the end of this month. Walmart…
Crash Causes Power Outage
One person was seriously injured after a car slammed into a power pole Thursday night. The wreck happened on Highway 210 at Dell Meadows Drive outside of Four Oaks. A vehicle ran off the roadway and collided with the utility…
3 Injured In Selma Accident
Three people were sent to the hospital following a two vehicle accident Monday night on Highway 39 North of Selma at Phillips Road. Witnesses said all the injuries appeared to be non-life threatening. The injured were taken to Johnston Medical…
Identity Theft Costs Victim $6,000
Smithfield Police are investigating an identity theft case that cost a local woman $6,000. Police Captain R.K. Powell said the 68 year-old North Smithfield resident recently had her identity stolen. The thieves then used her personal information to purchase merchandise…
