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Newton Grove Hires New Police Chief
Returning to his roots The Town of Newton Grove has looked to someone who formerly called the Sampson County town home. Gregory Warren will take over the job in just a few weeks as he begins the process of…
Pickup Involved In Fatal Crash Located
The NC Highway Patrol confirmed today (Thursday) they have located and seized a pickup truck involved in a deadly crash on Monday night. Troopers said a white pickup truck had gone to the residence of 38 year-old Edgar Wayne Warren…
Bentonville’s “A Fighting Chance for Life” Shows The True Cost Of War
“…I was conscious that I was in a critical condition, and thought of my dear ones at home, thankful that I still had a fighting chance for life.” Lieutenant Marcus Bates of the 21st Michigan penned these words after waking up…
Garner Woman Admits To Embezzling More Than $130k From Connecticut Company
A Garner woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to embezzling more than $130,000 from her former employer in Connecticut. Susanna Kurus pled guilty to wire fraud stemming from an embezzlement scheme. According to federal court documents, Kurus formerly resided in Connecticut and…
How Social Security Decides If You STILL Have A Qualifying Disability
By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC By law, from time to time, Social Security must review the current medical condition of all people receiving disability benefits to make sure they continue to have a qualifying…
Smithfield Native Performs For Sailors On Deployment
U.S. Navy Lt. Cody Walker, left, from Smithfield, North Carolina, and Lt. Cmdr. James Trogden, from Mines City, Montana, perform for Sailors on the mess decks during an ice cream social aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN…
Driver Indicted For Felony Hit And Run
A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a driver involved in a hit and run injury accident last year near Benson. The grand jury indicted 26 year-old Megan Christina Beasley (aka Megan Christian Beasley) of Highway 301 South, Four Oaks…
Police Investigating Alleged Rape
Smithfield Police confirmed today (Wednesday) they are investigating the alleged rape of a Selma teenager. The victim told police the incident happened at an undisclosed location in Smithfield on Sunday. It was reported to police on Monday. The victim knew the alleged…
Town Of Smithfield Considering New Tethering Ordinance
Due to numerous requests from citizens, Chief of Police Keith Powell says the Smithfield Police Department is looking at a new tethering ordinance. The police department oversees animal control. At the March 5th meeting of the Smithfield Town Council, Chief Powell…
Driver Killed While Chasing Vehicle
The Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday night in eastern Johnston County. The collision happened at 10:37pm in the 2500 block of Stevens Chapel Road. Troopers said a white pickup truck had gone…
