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Convicted Child Molester Sentenced To 126-177 Years In Prison
A Johnston County jury has found a 67 year-old man guilty of multiple counts of rape of a child, sex offense with a child, and taking indecent liberties with a child. Harden Junior Viers of Willow Spring was arrested in…
Fatal Moped Accident Under Investigation
One person was killed following an early morning moped accident. The accident was reported at 5:36AM today (Monday) on Packing Plant Road outside of Smithfield. Troopers said a moped was traveling eastbound on Packing Plant Road when it ran off…
National Right To Life And NC Right To Life, Inc. Endorse Thom Tillis For US Senate
WASHINGTON – National Right to Life and North Carolina Right to Life, Inc. have endorsed pro-life Senator Thom Tillis for reelection to the U.S. Senate. “National Right to Life is pleased to endorse Senator Thom Tillis, whose position on life…
Wildfire Risk Remains High
The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to remain vigilant in reducing wildfire risk. While recent rainfall brought immediate and temporary relief to much of the state, drier days combined with winds could quickly dry forest fuels, increasing the risk…
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Appointed To Grassroots Legislative Task Force
Melanie Marlow, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Clayton, recently was appointed to the firm’s Grassroots Legislative Task Force. The group is dedicated to voicing the concerns of individual investors to local, state and national lawmakers. As a task force…
Garner Police To Hold Blood Drive Tuesday, Nov. 5
The Garner Police Department is again partnering with The Blood Connection to host a blood drive on Tuesday, November 5th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The blood donation bus will be in the upper parking lot between the police…
CCCC Graduates 4 From BLET program
Four Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training cadets graduated during an Oct. 22 graduation ceremony at the CCCC Harnett Main Campus in Lillington. Graduates were Tracie Champlin of Coats, Joseph Nelson of Dunn, Jeremy Seff of Holly Springs,…
ABC Board Distributes $200,000
The Johnston County Board of Alcohol Control distributed $200,000 to the County of Johnston and incorporated towns in October in accordance with state law. This is a breakdown of what each agency received in October: Johnston County $150,000 Archer Lodge…
Historic Selma Train Depot And JCI Celebrate 17 Years Of Transportation Excellence
JCI has been operating the historic Selma Train Station for 17 years. Ms. Pevorrice Banks, Team Lead, and her co-worker Marty Finch have been employed since the opening of the station in the Station Attendant Program partnership with JCI and…
Campbell Unveils 2020 Baseball Schedule
BUIES CREEK, N.C. Head coach Justin Haire, who enters his sixth season at the helm and 13th overall at Campbell, has announced the 2020 Campbell baseball schedule, which features 52 games across Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Coming off…
