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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect In Series Of Selma-Area Vehicle Break-Ins
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of vehicle break-ins reported across the Selma area this month. According to the Sheriff’s Office, multiple break-ins…
UPDATE: Wilson’s Mills Police Identify Hit-And-Run Suspect, Warrant Issued
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A suspect has been identified and a warrant issued in connection with a hit-and-run crash that escalated into a second collision in Wilson’s Mills last week. Police Chief A.Z. Williams said investigators have identified the suspect…
Selma Council Says No Again To Higher-Density Development On Lizzie Mill Road
SELMA, N.C. — For the second time in three months, the Selma Town Council has unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a 17.7-acre tract on Lizzie Mill Road proposed for residential development. During its June 9 meeting, the council voted…
Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County Register of Deeds Office hosted its 17th annual shred event…
Dunkin’ Celebrates New Clayton Store With Donut Giveaway
CLAYTON, N.C. — Coffee and donut lovers may want to set their alarms early. Dunkin’ will celebrate the opening of its newest Clayton location with a two-day grand opening event that includes giveaways of free donuts for a year, free…
America250 Exhibition Will Celebrate Johnston County Through Art And Photography
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Visitors attending Johnston County’s America250 Fair will have an opportunity to view artwork and photography celebrating life in Johnston County, both past and present. The Johnston County Arts Council and the Johnston County Committee for America250NC are…
Couple Awakened By Gunfire Two Days After Moving Into Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A man and woman who had been living in a home for only two days were jolted awake when gunfire erupted outside and bullets began striking the residence. Fortunately, neither resident was injured. The shooting was…
State Cites Wilson County Shelter For Failing To Provide Timely Veterinary Care
WILSON, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has fined the Wilson County Animal Services Animal Shelter after state investigators concluded the facility failed to provide timely veterinary care to a dog that experienced a significant…
Judge Orders Selma Motel Forfeited After Finding Repeated Violations Of Court Settlement
SELMA, N.C. — Less than 10 months after the owners of the Knights Inn reached a court-approved agreement allowing the motel to remain open under strict operating conditions, a Johnston County judge has ordered the property forfeited after finding the…
Social Security Matters: Why Don’t They Just Create Individual Social Security Accounts?
By Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: Regarding Social Security’s financial issues, three people contributing to Social Security for every one beneficiary sounds to me like a surplus. If they had given…
