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An attempted murder suspect was arrested following a shooting and chase Thursday evening.  The suspect is now charged with attempting to kill his daughter’s boyfriend. Around 7:08pm Thursday, 36 year-old Alex Ortiz was shot multiple times with a rifle inside…

A man troopers said was involved in a hit and run head-on collision with a stolen vehicle earlier this year has been indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury. On June 5th, Charles David Crone, 36, of Drew Drive, Garner,…

Three people were rushed to Wake Medical Center following a head on collision Friday afternoon. The accident was reported at 12:53pm in the 1500 block of Barber Mill Road. Initial reports indicated that two people were trapped in the wreckage…

Four Oaks police officers received two surprises this week. During Monday night’s town council meeting, Four Oaks Area Ministries recognized the police department. Organization President Gaylord Hiler and Vice President Evangelist Hattie Jones Lofton thanked the officers for protecting the…

A Selma-area business wants the men and women on the Selma police force to know they are appreciated. Paula and Stan Perritte with SRS Graphics printed up stickers that read “Support Our Men & Women In Blue” with the Selma…

Selma Fire Chief Philip McDaniel introduced a newly hired firefighter to members of the Selma Town Council this week. Ben Meyer was selected for the position among 18 applicants for the full-time position. Meyer, 26, had previously worked for the…

Johnston County’s newest middle school will be opening for the first time in August 2017. This week, Johnston County Schools released a timeline for the development of attendance boundaries for the new school being built on Norris Road. The school…

The Johnston County School Board approved several contracts and changes for school personnel at their monthly meeting held on Tuesday. Two year contracts were awarded for the following assistant principals: Emily Batchelder – East Clayton Elementary School Chenetra Mangum –…

The Johnston County Schools (JCS) Board of Education celebrated its continued relationship with the American Heart Association, and the record amount of money raised by the district for the organization at its August meeting. JCS has been a proud partner…

An employee of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office was the victim of a scam. The employee, who lives in Johnston County, reported the incident to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. The victim said they went online Monday to…