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Can You Identify This Man?
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a case. The man shown in these home security camera images is accused of going to a residence in the 10000 block of Highway 39 North…
BAMC 40th Anniversary Celebration Draws State And Regional Healthcare Leaders
Benson Area Medical Center (BAMC) marked its 40 years of service to residents in Harnett, Johnston and Sampson counties on Tuesday, Nov. 19th with a celebration that included many healthcare leaders and remarks from North Carolina State Health Director, Dr.…
High School Football Playoffs—A Community Happening
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Many people would agree that their years in high school were some of the…
Justice Paul Newby Visits JCC
Senior associate justice shared his career on the bench with students Senior Associate Justice Paul Newby shared some of his experiences as a member of the N.C. Supreme Court with paralegal, history, and criminal justice students at Johnston Community College…
School Board Tweaks Public Comments Policy
Growing criticism of a controversial public comments policy has prompted the Johnston County School Board to change the requirements placed on speakers addressing the board during open meetings. The school system hasn’t changed their ‘Public Address to the Board Policy’…
WPTF Radio Holds Carl Lamm Appreciation Day
Recently retired radio legend Carl Lamm was honored Wednesday by WPTF Radio and Curtis Media Group. A special one hour radio show ‘Carl Lamm Appreciation Day’ was broadcast live on WPTF AM-680 from Deacon Jones AutoPark in Smithfield honoring the 92…
Tyndall Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Officer Angie Tyndall received her Oath as a Smithfield Police Officer during the Nov. 12th meeting of the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Pro Tem Travis Scott administered the Oath. Officer Tyndall was born in Smithfield and grew up in Johnston…
1 Injured In Downtown Princeton Collision
Wednesday afternoon a gas company service truck and minivan collided in Downtown Princeton. The van, driven by a local pastor, sustained heavy frontend damage. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The accident occurred at 2:45pm…
Teacher Who Questioned Students On Personal Beliefs Apologizes And Expresses Regret For Incident
South Johnston High Spanish teacher Julia Lopp will be reinstated following 10–day suspension Johnston County Public Schools announced this afternoon (Wednesday), a South Johnston High teacher who questioned her students about their religious and personal beliefs will be reinstated to her…
WCC, FSU Sign $10K Degree Agreement
Wayne Community College and Fayetteville State University signed an agreement Tuesday that permits WCC graduates to earn a degree at FSU for no more than $10,000. The “$10K Degree Pathway” partnership gives WCC associate degree graduates the option of completing…
