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Fire Burns Truck
Firefighters had a difficult time extinguishing a burning vehicle Monday evening. The driver of a pickup, from South Carolina, had just pulled onto Campground Road next to I-95 in Selma when the vehicle caught fire. The fuel tank ruptured and…
Poll: NC Voters Still Support Traditional Marriage
In the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, a recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina voters shows that two-thirds of them still support the traditional view of marriage. Sixty-four percent of voters supported the clause in the North…
Vehicles Collide In Archer Lodge
The Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle accident. The crash occurred around 6pm Sunday on Covered Bridge Road at Archer Lodge Road in the Archer Lodge city limits. A Jeep and Suburban collided at the intersection. Johnston County EMS…
Truck Overturns On US70
No one was injured in a single vehicle crash on the US70 Flyover in Selma. The crash happened Sunday evening in the eastbound lanes of US70. The driver was treated at the scene by Selma EMS but was not transported…
Firefighters Rescue Fawn Trapped In Storm Drain
Clayton firefighters used their skills and specialized equipment Friday afternoon to come to the aid of a trapped animal. Around 3pm, Clayton resident Shannon Casey called 911 after hearing cries from the deep dark depths of a storm water drain…
Full Reliance Wins Grand Championship At Benson Sing
The 95th State Annual Singing Convention in Benson concluded Sunday with the presentation of trophies to the winners in all the categories, as well as the Consolation Cup and the Grand Champion Cup. Locals Greg Honeycutt and Brent Town from Benson…
Commissioners Approve $202 Million Budget
On Monday, Johnston County Commissioners unanimously approved a $202 million budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1st. Commissioners made several last minute changes to the budget proposal, but the tax rate of 78 cents will remain unchanged for…
Passenger Dies From Injuries Sustained In June 20th Crash
A Zebulon woman badly injured in a June 20th accident in Johnston County died Saturday night, June 27th, at Wake Medical Center.The collision that claimed the life of 40 year-old Jolene Aldridge Worley occurred at the intersection of Highway 42 and…
Trooper Injured After Patrol Car Struck On US 70
A state trooper is out of the hospital after his patrol car was struck Sunday. Around 7:45pm, Trooper R.C. Riley, a six year veteran of the Highway Patrol, was sitting inside his vehicle on US70 near LaGrange investigating an…
Eagle Scout Recognized
On Sunday, Dakota Thompson was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at Rains Crossroads OFWB Church in Kenly. He was also presented the Good Citizenship Award from Lewis W. Rice III, the Eagle Scout Coordinator for the Johnston County Marine Corps…
