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Highway Patrol Urges Motorists To Plan Ahead For Memorial Day Travel
With an estimated 37.6 million motorists taking to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers to plan ahead before traveling. Regardless of the intended destination, an increase in motor vehicle travel is expected which…
Stay Safe On Roadways During Memorial Day Travel Weekend
One of the busiest travel times of the year is the Memorial Day weekend, and the N.C. Department of Transportation wants your trip to be safe. The NC DOT will pause most road construction activities that require lane closures on…
Polenta Teacher Named Cleveland Chamber Superstar Teacher Of The Month
The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce has named Katie Owens, a teacher at Polenta Elementary, as the SUPER STAR Teacher for the month for May. SUPER STAR teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity and motivation of their…
Rouzer Announces Winner Of 7th District Art Competition
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) has announced Hobbton High School student Maegan Hering as the winner of the 2019 Seventh Congressional District Art Competition. Hering’s piece, “Pig in Sunset”, will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol along with other…
Joint ALE Undercover Operation Nets 8 Arrests, 100 Charges At Selma Club
Wednesday night, state and local authorities made eight arrests on 100 felony and misdemeanor charges for drug and alcohol violations at the Gentlemen’s Playhouse, an ABC-licensed club in Selma. The club owner, property owner, bartender, DJ and security guard were among…
Woman Pleads Guilty To Disaster Fraud Related To Hurricane Matthew
A woman awarded more than $11,000 in rental assistance to which she was not entitled following Hurricane Matthew has pled guilty to 15 counts of Disaster Fraud in Federal Court in Raleigh. Prosecutors said Sheila Ruffin, 50, of Rocky Mount made…
Harnett County Woman Wins $200,000 Top Prize In Wheel of Fortune Scratch-Off Game
Gloria Wilson’s head is spinning after winning $200,000 playing the new Wheel of Fortune scratch-off. “I just can’t believe it’s real,” said Wilson. “I’m in total shock.” Wilson bought the lucky $5 ticket on Thursday at the Waves Mart on…
Pine Level Police Looking For Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect
Pine Level Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery. It happened at the only bank in the small town. The attempted hold up occurred at 9:45am this morning (Wednesday) at Southern Bank at 109 Peedin Avenue. Police Chief Ashley Woodard…
Group Claims Johnston County Public Schools Lack Minority Administrators
Only 4 of top 84 positions are held by African Americans Only 3 African-American High School Principals Hired By JCS In Last 50 Years Group Claims A group of concerned citizens says Johnston County Public Schools are marginalizing African-American professionals…
JCC Announces Class of 2019
666 students earned credentials in 2018-19 Johnston Community College celebrated its 2018-19 graduates with a commencement ceremony May 13 at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center at Campbell University. The college awarded 1,067 certificates, diplomas and associate degrees to…
