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Another candidate has announced they will file for the Johnston County Board of Education. On Thursday, Summer Hamrick announced she will be running for a seat in 2016 on the school board. Born and raised in Raleigh, Hamrick moved to…

Despite continued jurisdiction issues, a section of a proposed 177 home subdivision between Clayton and Wilson’s Mills is moving forward. The developers of a 61 acre tract of land near the intersection of Glen Laurel Road and Powhatan Road have…

Smithfield Police confirmed Thursday that alcohol was a factor in a fatal crash on Tuesday that claimed the life of a well-known local resident.  Thomas R. Royall, 58, of South Crescent Drive, Smithfield died in a collision with another vehicle…

Clayton Police are looking for a suspect who robbed Howard’s Mini Mart on Barber Mill Road. The holdup occurred Nov. 12th. Two female employees reported that a man wearing a mask and brandishing a rifle came into the store, demanded…

A two car accident sent two people to the hospital Wednesday night and closed NC 42 between Guy Rd and Amelia Church Rd for more than an hour. It happened on NC 42 West at Wexford Drive/State Avenue just after…

An expensive wedding ring was stolen from an elderly couple Friday. A 74 year-old Smithfield man had placed his wife’s $12,000 gold wedding ring in his car to take to get it cleaned.  Before arriving at the jewelry store, the…

As part of America Recycles Day, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has announced the students who won this year’s statewide recycling poster contests. Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day in North Carolina to encourage people…

One person was sent to the hospital following a three vehicle accident involving a Johnston County school bus Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened on Peedin Avenue in Downtown Pine Level. Initial reports indicate a car was traveling on Peedin Avenue…

Benson Police have arrested 5 of 8 suspects following an undercover narcotics investigation. The operation resulted in 20 felony charges against the eight suspects. Police said the operation was the result of complaints from citizens about illegal drug sales in…

Customers of a collection agency may be eligible for refunds if they paid processing fees to the company when making a payment. NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced Wednesday a 9-month investigation into Stellar Recovery, Inc. after it discovered earlier…