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Harnett County Collision Takes Life Of Mother, Daughter
One twin survives A tragic wreck west of Lillington early Tuesday took the life of a woman and one of her 11-year-old twins who was with her in the car. The wreck occurred on U.S. Highway 421 just after midnight…
Erwin Elementary’s Days Are Numbered
Old school will close when last bell rings this year The Harnett County School board voted Monday morning to officially close Erwin’s elementary school even as they await final planning for its new replacement. The school board voted unanimously to…
Johnston Regional Airport Receives $560,000 For Development Projects
The Johnston Regional Airport on Swift Creek Road near Smithfield was one of nine airports across North Carolina to receive funding for safety and development projects during the May meeting of the NC Board of Transportation. The nine projects total…
Planned Selma Water Outage Postponed
SELMA – The Town of Selma has postponed a water outage that had been planned for Wednesday. A new date has not been announced. Crews had planned to turn off water to all homes on Lizzie Mill Road from the…
Homeowner Reports $10,000 In Cash Missing
A Kenly area resident says someone stole $10,000 from his home. The alleged theft occurred Sunday afternoon. The 62 year-old victim said he left his home, on Highway 222 West of Kenly, around 4:30pm to go to the store. When he…
Family Pet Killed In Attack
A family’s pet Chihuahua was killed after being attacked by two dogs. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are now investigating. The 72 year-old victim said his Chihuahua was killed May 14th outside his home on Franklin Drive, off S. Brightleaf…
Smithfield Woman Loses $6,000 In Scam
A 72 year-old Smithfield woman lost $6,000 in a scam last week. Police are investigating and warning others any type of payment requested to be made with a gift card is most likely a scam. The victim said she was…
Thief Steals $4,368 Worth Of Sunglasses
Smithfield Police are trying to identify a shoplifter who stole $4,368 worth of sunglasses. The theft was reported at 4:44pm on May 15th at Sunglass Hut at 1223-A Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield. An unidentified suspect entered the store and…
JCC Receives First National Science Foundation Grant
$283,800 grant will support the training of 15 technicians in blended applied engineering and biotechnology curricula Johnston Community College has been awarded a $283,880 National Science Foundation Advanced Technologies Education (NSF ATE) grant for $283,880 to train technicians in both…
Lee Promoted To Sergeant
Smithfield police officer W.T. Lee has been promoted. Lee was promoted to the rank of sergeant during an Oath of Office ceremony May 7th before the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Andy Moore administered the Oath. Sgt. Lee is a lifelong resident…
