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Princeton Man Killed In Smithfield’s First Homicide Of 2015
A Princeton man found injured behind a home in Smithfield Monday afternoon died Tuesday while in the hospital. Adolphus Ramon Bryant, 45, was found at the rear of a home at 810 Second Avenue around 2:15pm Monday. Police Captain R.K.…
Tractor Trailer Collides With Van
The Highway Patrol is investigating an accident Monday night that shut down the westbound lanes of US70 for several hours. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the crash on US70 East at Peedin Road near Pine Level. A white van…
Teacher Receives American Legion Award
Each month, Four Oaks American Legion Auxiliary #346 presents an award to an outstanding staff member at Four Oaks Elementary School. Holly Nord received the September Employee of the Month Award. Mrs. Nord received a certificate, balloons, a gift card…
Eagle Scout Recognized
Evan Lee Gronendyke (center), the son of Tim and Sharon Gronendyke of Kenly was awarded the Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Award on Sunday from Commandant Timothy Daniel (left) and Eagle Scout Coordinator Lewis W. Rice III (right) of the Johnston…
Clayton Library To Host Open House
By Laura Crosio The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is holding an Open House on Thursday, September 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. to allow members of the public to preview all of their offerings. Director Christie Starnes said everyone is invited…
Driver Killed In Crash
The Highway Patrol has released the name of a man killed in a single car accident in northern Johnston County. Troopers said 22 year-old Sheldon Rayshawn Baker, 22, of Middlesex was traveling on Highway 39 near the Wake County line…
Two Hurt When Car Strikes Utility Pole
Two people were rushed by ambulance to the hospital Monday afternoon after a car collided with a utility pole. The single vehicle accident happened around 2:00pm on White Memorial Church Road between Highway 210 and Landmark Road. Members of the…
House Fire Ruled Arson
Two adults and two children were barely able to escape from their burning home Saturday morning. Now investigators believe the fire was intentionally set. The Smithfield and Selma Fire Departments were dispatched at 12:23am to a house fire at 801…
Navy Petty Officer Recognized As Warrior Of The Day
Information Systems Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class Rashawn V. Ragland from Knightdale was recognized as Warrior of the Day, on September 17th, aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). He was selected from a crew of more than 3,000 Sailors.…
Marines Taking Care Of Marines
The Johnston County Marine Corp League was recently invited to the Gabriel Manor Assisted Living Home located in Clayton, by Activity Director Sarah Ellen Middendorf (center), to pay respects to 82 year-old Korean War Marine Veteran Jim Mitchell. Commandant Timothy…
