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Energy Drinks To Be Produced At Clayton Plant
A Durham-based beverage company plans to open a production plant in Johnston County. Mati Energy, which began a few years ago in a dorm room at Duke University, is now one of the fastest growing energy drinks in the southeast.…
41-Lot Subdivision Proposed Near Clayton
Plans are moving forward with a new subdivision near Clayton. During a work session Monday night, there were no citizens comments on the 41-lot Rhodes Farm Subdivision at the intersection of Peele Road and Little Creek Church Road. A public…
Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured
One teenager is dead, another injured, following a double shooting Wednesday night in Wake County. Raleigh Police are investigating the incident that occurred around 9:45pm in the 2800 block of Filbert Street. Eighteen year-old Kari Onyea Watson died at the…
Hallum Tabbed Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American
Buies Creek – Campbell senior Cole Hallum has been named a 2016 Louisville Slugger Pre-Season All-American, announced today by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. Hallum, the 2015 Big South Player of the Year, was also named Third Team Louisville Slugger All-American by…
The Case Of The Ball Field Next Door
Johnston County permitted park 39 months after the fact What if you woke up one day and your house was next to a baseball field? A McGee’s Crossroads couple says the influx of activity, increased noise levels and bright lighting…
3 Injured In Collision In Front Of Fire Station
Three people were sent to the hospital following a serious accident directly in front of Wilson’s Mills Fire Station #2 Wednesday morning. Firefighters and an ambulance were on the scene within seconds of the crash and began treating the victims.…
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle
A pedestrian received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night. The accident happened just after 9:00pm on Highway 42 West at Barber Mill Road. The victim was taken to Johnston Medical Center-Clayton for treatment of non-life threatening…
Business Break-Ins Reported
Selma Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two business break-ins to see if they are connected. Around 1:40am Monday, deputies and police responded to a burglar alarm at the Johnston County Area Transportation System (JCATS) building at…
Jim Perry Stadium Makes Improvements
Buies Creek – Campbell continued upgrades to Jim Perry Stadium with the addition of new turf behind home plate. ProGrass Turf recently installed the 2,300 square foot addition, spanning between the home and visiting team dugouts. The new turf is…
Campbell Seniors Accept Bowl Invites
Buies Creek – Campbell seniors Greg Milhouse and Dalton Dillon have both accepted invitations to play in postseason bowl games. Milhouse, a defensive tackle from Garner, will take part in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, while Dillon, a fullback from Colfax,…
