Shooting Reported At Park

The investigation surrounding a shooting in Angier’s Jack Marley Park over the weekend remains ongoing as Angier Police and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for answers. According to initial reports, the victim fled the park and made…
Electrical Power Line Stolen

Thieves apparently risked their lives to steal a section of power line last week. A Duke Energy crew reported 371 feet of power lines had been stolen from between several poles on County Line Road outside of Benson. The theft…
Teens Charged With Cleveland Break-In

Three teenagers are facing charges after reportedly being caught at the scene of a break-in Friday night. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a vacant mobile home on Allen Road in the Cleveland community around 9:00pm and detained the young suspects. Austin…
Trooper Involved In Fatal Shooting

A state trooper was involved in a fatal shooting Sunday morning. It happened around 2:15 AM. The trooper had responded to a call for assistance by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a shooting that had occurred at Club Aries…
Stanford Welcomes SSS Hollyhock Teaching Fellows

The two-year fellowship provides professional development and support to teachers from schools that serve low-income students By Brooke Donald An amazing group of 103 teachers from high schools that serve a predominately low-income student population have been named 2016 Stanford…
Oliver Declared Winner Of Democratic Primary

A winner has been declared in the NC House District 28 Democratic primary. Patricia Oliver of Selma was declared the winner Thursday night after provisional ballots were added to the vote total from the March 15th primary. Oliver defeated Jimmie…
Winner Of New Municipal Race Takes Oath

Curtis Dean McLamb has been sworn in as Benson’s new District 2 Commissioner. After receiving the majority vote over incumbent John Bonnerduring last week’s primary elections, McLamb took his oath Thursday night and joined the existing board. Earlier this year,…
Fires Burns Mobile Home, Woods

A mobile home fire Thursday afternoon quickly spread to a nearby wooded area. The blaze was reported in the 400 block of Pecan Lane, Garner, just inside Johnston County. Garner, Cleveland and Clayton fire crews responded to the scene. Crews…
Woods Fire Burns 3 Acres

A woods fire burned about three acres Thursday afternoon before being brought under control. The fire was reported around 3:40 PM on Barnes Ridge Drive near Clayton. Gusty winds and low humidity helped the fire quickly spread. Several homes were…
Man Indicted For Shooting Brother

A Johnston County man has been indicted for the January 19th shooting of his brother. Glenn Systrell McFadgen, 21, of Clayton allegedly shot his brother, Jonathan Davis, 22, at a home they shared on Hidden Acres Drive, then took his…








