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Selma First Responders Recognized
Members of the Selma Fire Department and Selma Police Department were recognized by the Selma Town Council and Mayor Cheryl Oliver on Tuesday night. The Town of Selma has proclaimed this week – September 10th-16th – as First Responder Appreciation…
Clayton Civitan Scouts Honor First Responders
On 9/11, the scouting units at Clayton Civitan Club Pack 24, Troop 24 and Venture Crew 24 hosted the second annual “Feed the Force” Dinner. Local first responders were invited to join the scouts for dinner and dessert. Emma Gent,…
Fraternal Order Of Police Donates 600 Book Bags To Needy Children
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #88 bought and donated 600 book bags to help children in Johnston County Public Schools. Each new book bag was filled with school supplies like pencils, paper, glue sticks, erasers, folders, and notebooks which…
Highway Patrol Searching For Hit And Run Driver
The NC Highway Patrol is searching for a driver involved in a hit and run accident. Around 3:30am Sunday, the driver of an SUV ran off Cleveland Road and struck a utility pole in front of the new Health Smart Pharmacy at 9197…
Two People Apply For County Commissioners Seat
Two people have already applied for a vacant seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners created Tuesday when Commissioner Keith Branch resigned. David Lee Jackson of North Second Street, Smithfield, a managing partner with Dees, Jackson, Jackson & Associates PA in…
Vandals Damage New Homes
Two new homes under construction near Clayton were vandalized over the Labor Day Weekend. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said homes under construction on Saddle Court near Clayton were damaged. In both cases, vandals spray painted obscenities on the garage…
Kenly Eagle Scout Recognized
Eagle Scout Marsden “Chase” Brock received his Eagle Scout during a ceremony held on August 27th at Kenly Missionary Baptist Church. For his Eagle Scout project, Chase put together heavy-duty playground equipment at Grady Park. The equipment was donated by…
A Look Back To 1947 Smithfield-Selma Leafs
It’s 1947. The World War II Peace Treaties are signed, President Harry Truman vows to fight communism, WTTG in Washington, DC goes on the air, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags in the first NBA Championship, the instant camera…
$100,000 Lottery Win Means New Lawn Mower For Winner
For Julian Epps of Roxboro, a $100,000 Mega Bucks win means he can finally get the riding lawn mower he’s always wanted. “I’m going to get a zero-turn mower,” Epps said. “I don’t even know if it’s big enough for…
NC Governor Declares State of Emergency
Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Thursday in all 100 North Carolina counties. The Executive Order suspends weight limits on vehicles used to transport livestock, poultry, feed and crops in the state. This will allow farmers…
