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170 Lot Subdivision Approved Next To Middle School
In a divided decision, Johnston County Commissioners have approved a major subdivision near Swift Creek Middle School on Norris Road outside of Clayton. In a 6-to-1 vote, the board approved plans submitted by Gray Wolf Development LLC for a 170…
He Robbed His Place Of Employment At Gunpoint, Police Say
An Erwin man was arrested just a few days after police say he robbed the manager of his place of employment at gunpoint. According to Erwin Chief of Police Jonathan Johnson, 20-year-old Isaiah Weeks is accused of approaching the manager…
Swastika Discovered In Rural Harnett County
That symbol now bears a new message A symbol — once meant to terrorize those who fell outside the realm of beliefs held by one of the most hated men in world history — caused another stir when it popped…
United Community Banks Reports Third Quarter Results
EPS of $0.60 and ROA of 1.51%; Operating ROA reaches 1.58% United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) has reported strong third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, record operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings…
StudentAccess Program Expands Resources For Harnett County Students
The Harnett County Public Library System has partnered with Harnett County Schools and Anderson Creek Academy in an initiative to expand students’ access to educational resources through an innovative new program known as StudentAccess. With the recent launch of StudentAccess,…
Goldsboro Selects Obie Agbasi As New Golf Course Director
The City of Goldsboro has hired Mr. Obie Agbasi as the new Golf Director at the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. He replaces Mr. Jody Dean, who retired in June. Mr. Agbasi’s first day on the job is October 28th. His…
Tractor Supply To Anchor 124 Lot Planned Unit Development
New Food Lion Locating At Adjacent Development? Five months after Johnston County Commissioners voted 4-to-3 to reject a 193 lot subdivision, board members voted unanimously this month to approve an amended version of the same development. Steel Bridge Crossing, LLC…
Clayton Chamber Board Votes To Endorse Parks Bond
During its October meeting, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) board of directors discussed and voted to endorse the upcoming Clayton Parks Bond Referendum. The bond is set to be on the November 5, 2019 ballot. “The passing of this…
Tow Truck Driver Arrested After Responding To Accident
A tow truck driver dispatched to an accident scene Tuesday was arrested. Smithfield Police said they were investigating a collision on Booker Dairy Road at N. Brightleaf Boulevard around 6:00PM. Police requested a wrecker respond to haul away one of the…
OP-ED: We Must Defend The Religious Freedoms Of Americans And Our Religious Institutions
By Senator Thom Tillis Pastor Andrew Brunson knows firsthand what it’s like to be persecuted for one’s deeply held religious convictions. For nearly two years, Brunson was imprisoned and detained by the government of Turkey, falsely accused of being a…
