Red Cross To Install Free Smoke Alarms In Johnston County On January 18
The American Red Cross is teaming up with community partners to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm event in Johnston County.
The home fire...
Johnston County Man Shot During Harnett County Robbery
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting of a Johnston County man.
Deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General at 72 Spring Hill...
JWL Of Smithfield Collecting Peanut Butter For Children In Need
The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is holding its first Peanut Butter Buddies Drive to collect peanut butter for children enrolled in the...
Clayton Police Arrest Pantless Prowler Suspect
Clayton Police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the recent sightings of a pantless prowler in one Clayton neighborhood.
Carlos Antonio Soto of Bobby...
Clayton Police Investigating 32 Car Break Ins
Two nights in a row, Clayton neighborhoods have been hit by thieves looking for easy prey: unlocked cars.
Overnight Sunday and Monday, police discovered 32...
Woman Loses $1,500 In Johnston County Jury Duty Scam
Its Christmastime, but scammers are still hard at work trying to steal your money. Unfortunately, a Johnston County woman is the latest victim of...
Local Girl Scout Honored For Work Involving Teen Diabetes
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines has honored Jada Sanchez of Clayton for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned...
Pickups Collide At Busy Clayton Intersection
There were only minor injuries but major damage to at least one of two pickup trucks which collided at the intersection of Covered Bridge...
Judge Paul Holcombe Seeking 4th Term
Judge Paul A. Holcombe, a district court judge for the Eleventh Judicial District covering Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties, filed for re-election Thursday. Holcombe...
Former Newspaper Editor Running For School Board
Former Clayton News-Star Editor Rick Mercier of Clayton filed Friday morning for the Johnston County School Board.
"Our school system is in crisis," Mr. Mercier...
