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I-95 South In Johnston County To Close Sunday Night
The NC Department of Transportation will close a section of Interstate 95 South at Exit 101 (Pittman Road) near Micro in Johnston County starting at 10:00pm Sunday, Nov. 15. The road will reopen by 6:00am Monday, Nov. 16. The overnight…
117 Charges Filed In ‘Operation Interception’
In an effort to target criminal activity, the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team conducted “Operation Interception” earlier this month. This operation was a multiagency proactive campaign that involved traffic enforcement efforts on major corridors in Sampson County. It…
Women Fight Over Shopping Cart
Could the rush to get a jump start on holiday shopping have caused two women to fight over a shopping cart? Smithfield Police did not release a motive but confirmed to WTSB News / JoCoReport.com that they responded to a…
Neuse Charter School Principal’s List And Honor Roll
Neuse Charter School would like to recognize the following students on Principal’s list and Honor Roll for the first quarter of 2015: Principal’s List 12th Grade John Fang, Stormie Rae Gooding, Nora Elizabeth McCarthy, Cole Lee Perkins, Sabrina Stefania Sicilia…
Archer Lodge Middle School Honors
6th GRADE: Principal’s List: Madison Adams, Samantha Alford, Pedro Alvarado-Garcia, Emma Arbutina, Londyn Baldwin, Hannah Barton, Jason Blackley , Ashton Branch, Ariel Braswell, Gianna Ciardullo, Antonio Ciardullo, Haley Coppock, Devin Dames, Kessa Davey, Riley DeChellis, Austin DiDiano, Peyton DiLorenzo, Rivers…
Elderly Man Dies In House Fire
An elderly Johnston County man died in a house fire Friday morning. Fire crews responded to the blaze around 6:00am at 370 Benson-Hardee Road, just off Highway 50 outside of Benson. Authorities said 70 year-old Leroy Norris Sr. died in the…
Wood Announces Bid For District Court Judge
Just days after District Court Judge R. Dale Stubbs announced he would not seek re-election in 2016, local attorney Frank Wood announced Friday he would run for the seat. “After discussions with my family, friends and colleagues, I am excited…
Benson Electric Rates To Drop By 8 Percent
Benson residents will enjoy lower electric rates starting soon. The Benson Town Board voted unanimously this week to reduce electric rates by 8 percent for all municipal electric customers beginning on December 1st. The average customer will realize a savings…
New Officer Joins Smithfield Police Department
A new police officer joined the Smithfield police force this week. Officer James David Barbour II received his oath Tuesday which was administered by Smithfield Mayor John Lampe. Officer Barbour, 22, who is currently residing in the Clayton area, is a…
Serious Crash On I-95
A serious accident on Interstate 95 near Dunn backed up traffic for nearly 8 miles Friday before the roadway was reopened. It happened in the southbound lanes near the 73 mile marker in Harnett County. One person was extricated from…
