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McDonald’s in Clayton was briefly evacuated Monday night after smoke filled the lobby area. Fire crews responded to the fast food restaurant after customers and employees reported smelling smoke then quickly seeing smoke coming from the ceiling. The restaurant was…

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating their second fatal shooting death this month. Around 10:15pm Saturday, deputies responded to Sleepy Creek Road in the Dudley community following a report of shots being fired.  Officers said they found Cesar Vasquez…

One person was killed in a car accident Saturday morning in Wayne County.  A 33 year-old Goldsboro woman died in the accident at Cuyler Best Road and North Park Drive. The vehicle went through a metal guardrail at the intersection…

Two people were seriously injured after their car ran off Brogden Road Saturday morning and slammed into a tree. It happened near the Brogden Fire Station. The Highway Patrol said the driver, Cornelius Travon Benjamin, 21, of Selma was traveling…

RALEIGH – Nine lucky Powerball players in North Carolina got big wins ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 in Saturday’s Powerball drawing as folks tried their luck at a record jackpot. The jackpot did roll, however, and will set a new…

Buies Creek  – Campbell head coach Mike Minter has announced promotions for four staff members. Defensive coordinator Craig Cox has been elevated to assistant head coach, while Bryan Butterworth has been named defensive pass game coordinator and Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay was…

Clayton Women In Networking (WIN) installed their 2016 Board of Directors at their December Christmas Gala. Their mission is “Professional Women Working Together to Empower One Another Through Leadership and Commitment to the Community”. Members participate in promoting business and…

The Johnston County Airport  was spotlighted during the Johnston County Commissioners monthly meeting held on January 4th. Airport Director Ray Blackmon updated county leaders on the importance of the airport and also some of its needs. First opened in 1978, a…

Smithfield and Selma Police are asking for help identifying two suspects wanted for passing counterfeit $100 bills at local businesses. The incidents started on Wednesday. So far, six Smithfield businesses and two Selma stores have reported the suspect or suspects…

Property Planned To Build A Church Lost In Scheme   A man convicted of running an investment fraud scheme that scammed more than $2 million from area investors has been sentenced to more than 26 years in federal prison. David Christopher…