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Selma Museum Holiday Open House Dec. 14th
The Selma Museum will hold a Holiday Open House this Saturday, December 14th from 11:00am until 2:00pm at the Jernigan Building and Vick Park on East Anderson Street. There will be hot cider, holiday treats, an open mic, plus a…
CCCC’s Fire Academy Holds Graduation
Central Carolina Community College’s Fire Academy graduation was held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center. Mike Cameron, Fire Chief of the Southern Pines Fire Department, was the keynote speaker. The Fire Academy cadets…
SBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
The NC State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting of a suspect by a Johnston County deputy sheriff. The incident happened last Wednesday, December 4th at WoodSpring Suites Hotel near the 40/42 interchange in Cleveland. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Human Bones Found After Well-Being Check At Dunn Home
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after what appears to be human bones were found in the yard of a Dunn-area residence. Sheriff Wayne Coats said the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a call…
Update: Clayton Police Identify Prowler
Update Tuesday 7:00PM – The Clayton Police Department has successfully identified a suspect. According to a spokesperson, detectives are actively investigating and expect to bring about swift closure this case. Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional details can be…
Occupant Escapes Burning Mobile Home
One person escaped from their burning mobile home Monday without injury. The fire was reported around 9:30am on Creech Road off Highway 42 East outside of Kenly. The Antioch, Bethany and Thanksgiving Fire Departments responded and brought the blaze under control. Johnston…
ATF Assisting With Smithfield Arson Investigation
Local and federal authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that heavily damaged a vacant home. Sunday afternoon, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a person trespassing inside a vacant rental home at 4037 US Highway 70 East…
Letters From Santa To Fight Food Insecurity In Johnston County
Smithfield — Once again, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is teaming up with Santa Claus to address food insecurity by offering Letters from Santa. For just $5, Santa will send a personalized letter from the North Pole to…
Police Want All Vehicles Removed From Market Street Before Thursday’s Christmas Parade
Smithfield Police want everyone to be able to view the annual Smithfield Christmas Parade this Thursday, December 12th beginning at 7:00PM. Especially kids hoping to get a close look at Santa Claus. Smithfield Police and the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation are…
Man Shot 3 Times At Selma Home
Selma Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a Selma man with three gunshot wounds. It happened Saturday night at 405 W. Preston Street. Police Chief W.M. Thomas said 53 year-old Kenneth Earl Sutton of S. Sumner Street, Selma…
