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Stolen Car Found Torched
Arson is suspected as the cause of fire that destroyed a stolen car. Around 7:30am last Thursday, a property owner located a 2004 Lexus in a field off Weaver Road outside of Kenly. The vehicle had been abandoned and burned. The vehicle…
Head On Collision Reported On Highway 210
The NC Highway Patrol is investigating a head on collision today (Wednesday) on Highway 210 in western Johnston County. The crash was reported at 7:25am near the intersection of Jackson King Road. A silver Ford Taurus and black Nissan passenger car collided…
Cash 5 Issue Results In 48 players Getting $4 Less Than They Won
The N.C. Education Lottery is working to try and make sure 48 Cash 5 players who received $4 less than they won get their full prize. In the Monday, Feb. 12, Carolina Cash 5 drawing, 48 tickets matched four of…
Commissioner Allen Mims Files For 6th Term
Johnston County Commissioner Allen L. Mims Jr. filed Tuesday for his sixth term in office. Mims represents District 7. He was first elected in 1998. Mims says he wants to continue work on the county board by keeping property taxes low, providing services…
Amber Straley Joins KS Bank
Amber Outen Straley has joined KS Bank as Relationship Manager of the Four Oaks retail office. She will be responsible for all branch operations and personnel as well as growing deposits and loans in the Four Oaks market area. Straley has…
CCCC To High School Students: Let’s Get Started Now
Central Carolina Community College hosted a new event Thursday night in an effort to show area high school students opportunities that are available at all of CCCC’s campuses. The inaugural Career & College Promise Open House was held at the Harnett County…
McBeth Being Presented At Louisburg College
Louisburg College announces its February production of Macbeth by the author known as William Shakespeare. Norris Theatre Director Wally Hurst will direct the production, which is sponsored by The Farrington Foundation. Macbeth will be presented February 15 through February 25, 2018.…
2018 Filing Period Opens
The filing period for the 2018 elections opened at Noon on Monday at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office in Smithfield. Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell was joined by his wife, Jennifer, son Brent, and daughter Brenna, as he formally filled out…
District Attorney Susan Doyle Files For 4th Term
District Attorney Susan Doyle filed for re-election at the North Carolina State Board of Elections in Raleigh today (Monday). Doyle is seeking her fourth term as District Attorney for Johnston County. “I have devoted my entire life to helping victims of…
Former Highway Patrol Captain Files For Harnett County Sheriff
Harry Ennis, a retired Captain with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, filed Monday for election as Harnett County’s next Sheriff. Ennis, a native of Buies Creek, said his 32 years of experience would help set a new direction and provide new…
