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Bear Struck On Highway 70
An out-of-state motorist had an unplanned stay over in Johnston County after their SUV collided with a bear. The NC Highway Patrol said the collision between the vehicle and bear happened at 8:04pm Sunday on Highway 70 just west of…
Body Found In Smithfield May Be Linked To Man Killed In Chase
Smithfield Police are investigating the death of woman found in the backyard of her home as a homicide. It may be linked to a man who died in a high speed chase on Highway 70 near Clayton on Monday afternoon. At…
Second Johnston County School Teacher Hired With Fake Credentials
A second Johnston County Public Schools teacher has been reportedly caught with a fake teaching diploma. A week after JoCoReport broke the story of the arrest of a Cleveland High School teacher and assistant coach with fake credentials, we have learned…
Overby Announces Bid For Mayor
Former Selma Town Councilman William Overby has announced his intentions to run for Mayor. The seat is current held by Mayor Cheryl Oliver. Overby served from 2013 to 2017 on the town council but lost his bid for election to a…
JCC’s VP of Instruction Retires
Dee Dee Daughtry served 30 years in higher education Dee Dee Daughtry, vice president of instruction at Johnston Community College, has retired after 30 years in higher education. Daughtry got her start in 1989 at St. Leo College at Seymour…
The ‘Few and The Proud’ Join Forces With the State to Combat Drunk Driving
Statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign Underway JACKSONVILLE – The Marine Corps Air Station New River played host Monday to the annual North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Statewide Fourth of July ‘Booze It & Lose it’campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Firecracker.’…
Johnston Now Honors Recognizes Outstanding Citizens
13 Johnston County residents honored for achievement and service in their communities Submitted by Johnston Now magazine BENSON — Thirteen Johnston County residents took home awards at Johnston Now Honors, presented by Johnston Health, on June 27 at the W.J.…
Fire Truck Involved In Collision While Responding To House Fire
No injuries were reported after a Wilson’s Mills Fire Department truck collided with a pickup truck while responded to an emergency call. The fire truck was responded to a residential house fire around 2:45PM Thursday when it collided with a…
Kayla Murphy Completes Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kayla Murphy graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,…
Help Find Winner Of $487,105 Cash 5 Jackpot Before Ticket Expires
The winner of a $487,105 Cash 5 jackpot only has a week left to claim the prize before it expires on Monday, July 8. The winning ticket for the Jan. 9 drawing was sold at the Circle K on South Main…
