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Johnston County: Rain Changing To Snow Today, Hazardous Roads Likely Overnight
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 7 a.m. today through noon Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow moves through the area before temperatures plunge tonight, raising the risk for black ice and hazardous…
Jones Café Announces New Ownership After Nearly 68 Years Serving Clayton
CLAYTON – Jones Café, a beloved local staple in Clayton, North Carolina, has announced that owners Burr and Chrystal Jones have reached an agreement to sell their well-known establishment. Effective December 15, 2025, the café will be acquired by Hometowne…
Elf Academy Brings Santa’s Workshop To Life For Local Children
CLAYTON – Kids are walking away from the 2025 Clayton Parks and Recreation Elf Academy with crafts in their hands, glitter on their sleeves, and the confidence that comes from becoming an elf for a day. The experience feels like…
Man Allegedly Robs Own Mother
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man was arrested after authorities say he robbed his own mother during a domestic altercation. Otis Jikeam Giles Jr., 36, of Marler Road, was taken into custody Nov. 21 by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…
2026 Johnston County Primary Candidate Filings
Updated: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The following is a list of candidates who have filed for elected office in Johnston County and the date they filed: Board of Education – District 1Michelle Antoine (Incumbent) 12-02-25 Board of…
N.C. Executive Mansion Announces Dates For Holiday Open House
RALEIGH – North Carolina’s Executive Mansion, the “people’s house,” will open its historic doors again for the beloved annual Holiday Open House Dec. 11-13. The Open House hours are Thursday, Dec. 11, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;…
Social Security Matters – About Tax Filing Status And Medicare
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I’m trying to figure out if I should change my IRS filing status to “Married – Filing Jointly” prior…
Benson Man Killed On His Birthday In Head-On Crash
BENSON – A Benson man was killed on his birthday and four others were injured Saturday afternoon in a violent head-on collision on U.S. 301 just south of Benson, near Hodges Chapel Road in Harnett County. The crash, reported around…
More Time, Less Stress: Library Grows Its Popular Wrapping Program
CLAYTON — Holiday gift wrapping just got easier. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding its popular “Wrap It Up: Gift Wrapping Station” from a single-day event to a four-day program this year, offering visitors more time and flexibility to prepare for…
NC By Train Santa Train Ready To Roll
RALEIGH – Families can celebrate the holidays by getting on board NC By Train’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 13. The popular train originates at Raleigh Union Station, travels to Greensboro and returns to Raleigh. Passengers can board the train at…
