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301 Endless Yard Sale Friday And Saturday
Shoppers and sellers are gearing up once again for the third annual 301 Endless Yard Sale being held this Friday and Saturday. The event attracts thousands of antique collectors, crafters and bargain hunters from up and down the East Coast,…
Selma Approves Budget In 3-2 Vote
The Selma Town Council narrowly approved a new fiscal year budget this week. During a special budget meeting on Tuesday, the Board voted 3-2 to pass the spending plan. Council members William Overby and Tommy Holmes cast the two votes…
Fire Destroys SUV
Firefighters found an SUV fully engulfed in flames around 1:00am Tuesday on Little Creek Church Road near Rock Pillar Road. The Wilson’s Mills Fire Department put out the flames. No one was around the vehicle and no injuries were reported.…
First Non-Jury Trial Held In Superior Court
Superior Court Judge Robert Frank Floyd Jr. presided over the first non-jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court since a constitutional amendment took effect. Under an amendment approved by voters during the November 2014 general elections, a person can waive…
South Johnston High Names New Athletic Director
South Johnston Head Football Coach Hunter Jenks has been named the school’s new athletic director. “Mr. Jenks brings a devotion to the student-athlete and a passion to build winning athletic programs,” said incoming South Johnston High School Principal David Pearce.…
Council Delays Engineering Contract For 30 Days
The Smithfield Town Council could decide in July if a second transformer for the Brogden Road substation is a need or a want. Interim Utilities Director Pete Connet asked the town council this month to approve $85,000 in engineering work…
NC Ranks 27th Nationally In Penalties Against Drunk Drivers
With drunk driving causing nearly a third of all motor vehicle fatalities and with penalties for DUI varying widely by state, the leading personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of2015’s Strictest and Most Lenient States on DUI. To…
Archer Lodge Middle School Announce 4th Quarter Top Students
The principal and teachers of Archer Lodge Middle School are proud to announce the school’s top students for the 4th quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. Top students from 6th Grade were: Principal’s List: Jameson Beach, Laina Beshgetoorian, Anna Bloodworth,…
Thieves Steal Copper Gutters From Downtown Churches, Austin Manor
Police say they have persons of interest in the theft of expensive copper gutters stolen from two churches and a senior apartment complex in Downtown Smithfield. On Monday, the First Baptist Church, located at 202 South Fourth Street, reported someone…
Neuse Charter Graduates 32 Seniors
Neuse Charter School celebrated the graduation of its second senior class of 34 students on Friday. All of the school’s thirty-four seniors completed all graduation requirements, and 96% of the class has been accepted to an institution of higher education.…
