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August 2019 Smithfield Board Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council approved the following board appointments at their Aug. 2019 monthly meeting: Thomas Stevens was appointed to his first term on the Smithfield Planning Board Debbie Howard was appointed to her first term on the Smithfield Planning…
Smithfield FD Receives $22,000 Duke Energy Grant
The Smithfield Fire Department has received a $22,000.00 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create powerful communities in Smithfield through assisting with storm related rescues to preserve human life. Duke Energy announced more than $1.1 million in funding to…
Fayetteville Woodpeckers Clinch Playoff Berth In Inaugural Season
Woodpeckers Will Battle Down East Wood Ducks in Opening Round Following their victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Thursday night, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers have reason to celebrate, as the Woodpeckers have punched a ticket to the Carolina League playoffs in…
Meet Mearle The JoCo Safety Squirrel
He is making people smile wherever he goes and also sharing important safety information. His name is Mearle, the Johnston County Preparedness Squirrel. Mearle stands for Making Everyone Alert And Ready To Learn Emergency Preparedness. Two years ago, Johnston County Emergency Services officials began discussing ways to…
Police Post Photos Of Sad Cops After Car Strikes Donut Shop
The Clayton Police Department posted a photo of two police officers in mourning after responding to an accident at the Dunkin Donuts on Enterprise Drive at Highway 70 this morning (Thursday). Police said the female driver accidentally hit the gas…
Random Art of Kindness
Employees living up to Champion name Latest endeavor continues their goal to help children Employees at Champion Hoist and Equipment in Dunn weren’t building hoists for dump bodies manufactured by companies in The Godwin Group Friday afternoon. They were doing…
$17,900 In Items Reported Stolen From Home
A Johnston County resident reported $17,900 in cash and property was stolen from his home while he was out of town. The theft happened sometime between Aug. 18th and Aug. 27th at a home on Traders Mill Run outside of…
Burglar Steals Cash During Convenience Store Break-In
A burglar stole cash during a break-in at a Johnston County convenience store. It happened around 11:30PM Sunday at the D R Wells Cleveland Emporium at 9005 Cleveland Road. An employee discovered the break-in early Monday morning. According to the…
Popular Bluegrass And Gospel Musician Ted Jones Retires His Band
Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys Formed In 2004 A well-known local musician has announced the retirement of his bluegrass and gospel music band. Ted Jones and The Tarheel Boys formed back in 2004 when Ted was just 18. Prior to forming…
Stolen Vehicle Found Ablaze
A stolen vehicle was found on fire in Johnston County overnight. At 9:05pm Tuesday, the Wilson’s Mills Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire off the roadway in the 400 block of Little Divine Road, Selma. The fire was discovered by a…
