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$33,385 In Equipment Stolen From Concrete Company
A local concrete company reported the theft of a large amount of equipment and supplies. Between Aug. 14th and 17th, someone stole a 2015 enclosed utility trailer from Eldridge Concrete Construction Company Inc. located on Harper House Road in the…
Johnston County Register Of Deeds Office Providing Service To All NC Citizens
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive says his office continues to work hard to serve Johnston and surrounding counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, since the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020 the office has generated…
Clayton American Legion Holds Luncheon For Homeless Veterans
Clayton American Legion Post 71, the Post Auxiliary and Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q recently hosted a lunch for 50 homeless veterans. The luncheon was held Aug. 8th at Hull’s Landing in Raleigh. Following a prayer by the Post chaplain, members…
Alien Convicted Of Raping Teen In 2008 Sentenced For Illegal Reentry
A 35 year-old man illegally present in the United States and residing in Johnston County, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. Eduardo Aguilar Arellano of Mexico was sentenced Monday in federal court in New Bern. On February…
Multi-Unit Independent Living Center Approved
SMITHFIELD – A new independent living center has been given the green light. The Smithfield Town Council has approved plans for an 83 unit facility on Kellie Drive off M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway. When Smithfield Assisted Living facility was constructed…
N.C. More Prepared Than Other States For Onslaught Of Mail Voting
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina has safeguards for voting by mail that other states lack. But the state also must anticipate explosive growth in mail voting, potential delays with the postal service, and a system…
Impaired Driver Plows Through Rural Cemetery, Highway Patrol Says
SELMA – More than a dozen grave markers were damaged by a suspected impaired driver. The man is facing numerous charges including marijuana possession and assault on emergency personnel. The State Highway Patrol said the accident happened just after 7:00pm…
Johnston Man Falls Victim To Online Scam, Loses $15,600
CLAYTON – A 60 year-old man was hoping to buy a classic car online but instead lost his money and never received the vehicle. Last month, the victim was looking on the internet and found a 1970 GTO for sale.…
State Expanding Mental Health Supports For Teachers, School Personnel And Their Families
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding the Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) to serve North Carolina’s teachers, school personnel and their families. With schools opening in-person and remotely across the state under new health and safety…
Cooper Announces More Than $12 Million To Expand Internet Access
Projects in 11 rural counties awarded GREAT grants and COVID-19 Recovery Act funding People living and working in 11 rural counties will get expanded high-speed internet service thanks to more than $12 million in grants awarded by Governor Roy Cooper’s…
