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66th Annual Mule Days
It was still raining as Paul Dunn watched the line of mules in the draft at halter class trot into the Nowell Smith arena Friday morning. Wet weather had rolled into Benson the night before and everything was soaked —…
Jury Duty Scam Targeting Johnston County Residents
A number of residents appeared at the Johnston County Courthouse last week to pay large fines to stay out of jail for missing jury duty. Sheriff Steve Bizzell says deputies are investigating a telephone scam that informs people they have…
Police Investigating Business Robbery
Smithfield Police are searching for a man who robbed the Dollar General on West Market Street in West Smithfield Saturday night. Just before 9:00pm, the suspect entered the business and forced the clerk to hand over an undisclosed amount of…
4 Killed, 2 Hurt In Sampson County Crash
The Highway Patrol has released the names of the four people who were killed in a crash in Sampson County Sunday morning. The wreck happened on US701 near Garland. Troopers said a white 2006 Toyota pickup ran off the roadway,…
Truck Transporting Cooking Oil Overturns On NC42
A tractor trailer carrying cooking oil grease overturned on its side on Highway 42 West in Clayton early Saturday. The accident happened around 4:30am. The bio-degradable oil was leaking from the tanker when emergency crews arrived on the scene. Highway…
Butler Edges Camels 25-24
Indianapolis, Indiana – Matt Schiltz connected with Brandon Collins on a two yard fade in the corner of the endzone with 37 seconds remaining to lift Butler over Campbell 25-24 Saturday in the Pioneer Football League opener for both teams.…
Fifth Graders Learn ‘Detective’ Skills
Fifth grade students and English Language Arts (ELA) teachers at Four Oaks Elementary School recently took on the role of “Main Idea Detectives.” According to Tyler McKenzie, fifth grade English Language Arts teacher, becoming a Main Idea Detective helps students…
Eagle Scout Following In Footsteps Of Brother, Father
Cameron J. Loseke, a Cleveland High School senior, and a member of the Rams football team, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on Sunday. Loseke (far right) was also presented the Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Award from the Johnston…
Smithfield Human Resources Director Resigns
The Town of Smithfield has been left with another vacancy in their administration. On Friday, Tim Kerigan, Human Resources Director and Public Information Officer resigned. His last day on the job will be October 9th. Kerigan has accepted a job…
Mayor Pro Tem “Sick” Over Senseless Act Of Vandalism
Suspect Spray Paints Graffiti On Public Mural Painted By Local Girl Scouts Just two months after two local girl scouts spent countless hours painting a Mountains to Sea Mural on the Neuse River Greenway someone vandalized the painting. Smithfield…
