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Harnett County Trio Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charges
This week, federal authorities announced the convictions and sentencing of three people from Harnett County on weapons charges. United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced Jessica Pate, 26, of Dunn to 18 months imprisonment, followed by 2 years of…
Commissioner Tony Braswell Files For 5th Term
Johnston County Commissioner Tony Braswell of Pine Level officially filed this morning (Wednesday) for re-election. Braswell is seeking his fifth term in office. “After much prayer, thought, and consolation with my family, I will seek re-election as Johnston County Commissioner, representing…
Willis Announces Plans To Run For Harnett Register Of Deeds Seat
Matthew S. Willis, assistant register of deeds, is seeking the office of Harnett County Register of Deeds that will be vacant once Kimberly Hargrove retires next year. “With the full support of my family, I have decided to run for Harnett…
Terry Rose Files For District Court Judge
A local attorney has formally filed for a seat on the District Court bench. Terry F. Rose filed for a seat in the 11th Judicial District, which covers Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. “As a lifelong resident of Johnston County, I…
Commissioner Ted Godwin Files For Third Term
Incumbent Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Ted Godwin has filed Monday for his third term. Godwin, a retired banker, was first elected in 2012 to represent District 2. Mr. Godwin filed Monday at the Board of Elections Office in Smithfield. We asked…
Matthews Announces Plan To Run For Harnett DA
Hopes to replace her current boss A long-time member of the Harnett County District Attorney’s office has thrown her hat into the ring to replace retiring District Attorney Vernon Stewart, of North Carolina’s 11A prosecutorial district. Suzanne Matthews has announced…
Deborah Ross Announces Run for U.S. House of Representatives
Deborah Ross, who served for over ten years as a state house member representing Wake County, announced Tuesday her candidacy for Congress in North Carolina’s newly drawn US House Second District. The seat is currently held by Rep. George Holding. “I’m running for Congress…
Cigarettes Stolen During Business Break-Ins
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Smithfield Police are investigating store break-ins where cigarettes were stolen. Around 2:30am Sunday, Smithfield Police discovered a break-in at the Marathon convenience store at 703 E. Market Street. Police said someone shattered the front…
Student Accused Of Starting Fire Inside High School
A 16 year-old high school student was arrested Monday for allegedly setting toilet paper and paper towels on fire inside his school last month. The incident was discovered on Nov. 13th at Clayton High School. It was reported to authorities on…
Two Florida Brothers Sentenced To Prison For Credit Card Scam At Belk Stores
Two Florida brothers have been sentenced to active prison terms in an identity theft and credit card scam targeting Belk. United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced Tuesday in federal court in Raleigh, Gustavo Teixeira Mendes De Alemeida (Gustavo…
