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Driver Crashes Car During High Speed Chase
A motorist clocked speeding 128 miles per hour on Interstate 95 in Johnston County early Friday morning led officers from two counties on a high speed chase. Around 1:00am, a state trooper spotted the speeding car traveling southbound on I-95…
Johnston County Health Department Investigates Timeline Of Coronavirus Patient
The Johnston County Public Health announced Friday they have investigated the timeline of the county’s affected coronavirus patient and the investigation thus far has not indicated a need to notify any public places. The county’s public health team continues to…
District And Superior Courts To Postpone Most Cases For At Least 30 Days
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced several directives today (Friday) affecting the operation of the North Carolina court system aimed at protecting public safety during the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). In an order entered today, the Chief Justice has directed that local courts postpone most cases in district and superior…
Bentonville Battlefield Reenactment Postponed One Year
Bentonville Battlefield’s 155th Anniversary Reenactment, scheduled for March 21-22, 2020, has been rescheduled to March 20-21, 2021. In accordance with Governor Cooper’s State of Emergency declaration and subsequent guidance regarding the hosting of public gatherings greater than 100 people, the event…
March 2020 Johnston County Planning Board Public Hearings Postponed
In an effort to follow the Governor’s recommendations on large gatherings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Johnston County Planning Board will hold an abbreviated meeting on Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnston County Commissioners Meeting Room…
Benson Cancels All Town Events For 30 Days
Due to the increased risk of coming in contact with and spreading the virus in large social gatherings and frequented public places, the Town of Benson announced Friday they will cancel or postpone all town events and town-hosted events for…
Restaurant Owners, State Officials Rally To Prevent Impaired Driving Over Holiday Weekend
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program along with members of the Raleigh Police Department, Wake County Sheriff’s Office and N.C. State Highway Patrol gathered Thursday at The Pit restaurant in Raleigh to kick off the statewide “Booze It & Lose It” St. Patrick’s…
Harnett County Issues Statement Regarding Coronavirus
Citizens are encouraged to visit Harnett County webpage for reliable information Harnett County – Harnett County in partnership with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and following the guidance of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
Wayne Public Schools Cancels All-County Band Festival, After School Events
Wayne County Public Schools released a public statement at 12 Noon Friday stating: Wayne County Public Schools is closely monitoring reports about the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases being reported across North Carolina. WCPS is committed to following all guidance from local,…
You Decide: Could a Virus Take Down the Economy?
By Dr. Mike Walden I’ve recently been asked a new question about the economy when I speak to groups and organizations. It’s a question I haven’t heard in many years. The question is whether the coronavirus that has hit China…
