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Mayor, Councilmen Receive Oaths
Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod and two members of the Clayton Town Council who won re-election on November 3rd received their new oaths of office Monday night in the Council Chambers. Mayor McLeod received his Oath from District Court Judge Mary…
Smithfield Receives Clean Financial Audit Report
The Town of Smithfield is in good financial shape, according to an audit report presented to the Smithfield Town Council. The findings are from Petway Mills & Pearson PA of Zebulon, the firm hired by the Town for the 2014-15…
Two Charged With Firing Gun Into Home
Two people were arrested after they allegedly fired shots into a home. The suspects tried to flee from the area but struck a ditch with their car and were quickly apprehended by Sampson County deputies. The incident occurred on Hinson…
Meth Lab Found In Sampson County
Two people have been arrested after a meth lab was discovered in Sampson County. The Sampson County Sheriff’s Special Investigation Division was investigating a complaint of possible meth-related activities on Woodland Lane in Roseboro, NC on Friday night. Agents executed…
Meadow Resident Helps Deputies Capture Burglary Suspect
A Meadow resident helped deputies capture a burglar Friday morning. Dennis Carroll Parker said he saw a person at his barn in the 5900 block of Highway 50 South and went to confront the individual. The suspect, however, was armed…
Thief Steals Presents From Underneath Christmas Tree
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three burglaries reported Sunday, including a break-in where items were stolen from underneath a Christmas tree. Investigators have not said if any of the incidents may be related. Around 1:00am Sunday, a 33…
Johnston To Consolidate 12 Voting Precincts
The Johnston County Board of Elections has decided to consolidate 12 voting precincts. The decision, made during a meeting last week, affects precincts with large early voting numbers, said elections Director Leigh Anne Price. “With these precincts, we usually have…
Candidates File For State Office
The filing period for the 2016 elections is continuing. The filing period opened last week and will remain open until Monday, December 21st at Noon. Four candidates from Johnston County have filed in recent days for state office. Among those…
Harris Named Chairman Of Johnston County Republican Party
The Johnston County Republican Party has named Patrick Harris as the new County Chairman. Harris had been the former Vice Chairman of the party. Harris replaces Tom Goffe who stepped down from the County Chair position due to health concerns. …
Vehicle Drives Into Convenience Store Then Flees
Clayton Police are searching for the driver of a hit and run vehicle that collided with a convenience store then fled from the scene. The accident occurred Friday night at the Handyman Mart, located at 10419 US 70 Business West.…
