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Church Break-In Reported
Who would attempt to break into a Johnston County church over the Christmas holiday? That’s what sheriff’s deputies want to know. A break-in was discovered Sunday morning at the Wesley Chapel AME Church, located at 867 Cleveland Road near Smithfield.…
Dog Stolen During Break-In
Deputies are investigating the theft of a dog stolen during a residential break-in. While a homeowner was away from their residence on Landmark Road in the Willow Spring community Wednesday night, someone forced open a widow and stole the victim’s…
Stolen Truck Recovered During Traffic Stop
A truck stolen from Guilford County was recovered during a traffic stop Sunday morning near Selma. A Johnston County deputy conducted a traffic stop on US 301 just north of Selma on a 2011 Chevy Silverado and discovered the truck…
Battlefields Receive Grant
The Battle of Bentonville, one of the final clashes of the American Civil War, was the largest battle ever fought on North Carolina soil. N.C. officials estimate that visitation to the Bentonville Battlefield generates nearly $7 million annually for the…
Risk Management Workshops Offered To Farmers
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will offer a series of risk-management workshops across the state in January through March. The workshops will focus on managing price volatility and identifying macro indicators in marketing agricultural commodities. The following…
7 Year-Old Collects Over 100 Christmas Toys For Needy Children
With the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, thoughts of preparing a last minute wish list for Santa Claus, and the excitement of a break from school, many first graders may not be thinking about putting others before themselves.…
Troopers Aim To Reduce Traffic Fatalities On Interstate 95
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with fellow troopers across the country are once again joining forces with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the United States Department of Transportation by participating in the national Drive to…
Christmas Tree Disposal
Johnston County residents wanting to dispose of their Christmas trees can take them to the Johnston County Landfill located at 680 County Home Road off Highway 210 near Smithfield. All residents possessing a Solid Waste Decal may take their discarded…
State Highway Patrol Focuses On Safety To End 2015
Troopers Remain Vigilant Throughout Holiday Period As the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday fast approaches, the State Highway Patrol anticipates a safe end to 2015. Troopers across the state will focus on violations such as driving while impaired, excessive speed,…
Fuel Tanker Involved In Accident
Traffic was detoured around a minor accident involving a fuel tanker Thursday morning outside of Selma. Around 1:00am, the driver ran off Live Oak Church Road near Buffalo Road and struck a brick well house before stopping. As a precaution,…
