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Illegal Alien Indicted on Reentry Charges
A federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned an indictment against Martin Villegas-Martinez, 49, of Mexico for Illegal Reentry of a Deported Alien. If convicted, Villegas-Martinez, previously deported and found in Johnston County, could face maximum penalties of two years’ imprisonment,…
Juvenile Suspects Identified In Christmas Break-In
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Friday charges are pending against three juvenile suspects following a Christmas night break-in in Archer Lodge. Around 11:00pm Wednesday, an 83 year-old man reportedly witnessed three juvenile suspects break into a shed behind his home…
Harnett Deputy Continues Tradition Of Giving Back
Brings joy of the season to kids For Harnett County Deputy Michael Davis, the holidays are a time to reflect and give back. Each year, Davis and his wife, Myriam, use their own money to purchase toys for children who…
Woman Loses $1,500 In Johnston County Jury Duty Scam
Its Christmastime, but scammers are still hard at work trying to steal your money. Unfortunately, a Johnston County woman is the latest victim of a jury duty scam. A 57 year-old Clayton woman said she received a phone call last…
EMS Division Receives National Award For Cardiac Care
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division of Johnston County Emergency Services has received the 2019 American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award for continued quality measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. This makes…
Harold Keen Inducted Into NC Banking Hall Of Fame
The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) held the North Carolina Banking Hall of Fame induction ceremony during the 2019 Fusion Forum at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham. The North Carolina Banking Hall of Fame was designed in 2001 to…
Christmas Season Eating Guide: A Pre-New Year’s Resolution
By: Cassidy Hall Johnston & Wilson County Cooperative Extension Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, we all struggle with eating well and maintaining our weight. Last week, my director walked in as I was eating…
CCCC Participates In ECU Partnership Teach Program
Central Carolina Community College is among 23 two-year and community colleges in North Carolina participating in East Carolina University’s Partnership Teach program. The program allows students to take courses at CCCC and then transfer to ECU to complete a teaching…
A Gift That Keeps On Giving: Guardian ad Litem Advocates
At this time of year, we ask ourselves “What can I do for someone else?” Have you ever thought about the gift of your time? Did you know that there are children in the court system through no fault of…
Local Girl Scout Honored For Work Involving Teen Diabetes
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines has honored Jada Sanchez of Clayton for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned by establishing a support system for teenagers with type 1 diabetes in the Raleigh-Durham area. For…
