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Gunter Completes Basic Military Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Savannah S. Gunter graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training…
May 19-25 Proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week
The week of May 19th – 25th has been proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week in Johnston County. County Commissioners issued the proclamation as a way to show the importance of…
County Property Tax Rate Up 11 Percent Under Budget Proposal
Proposed Water Tap Fees Up 95% Sewer Tap Fees Up 36% Base Water Rates Up 18% Base Sewer Rates Up 11% Water Rates 7.2% Higher Sewer Rates 11% Higher In…
Gun Scare Near North Johnston High Prompts Campus Lockdown
North Johnston High School on Highway 301 South of Kenly was briefly placed on lockdown this morning (Friday) after someone called 911 reporting a man was walking on Watson Road…
Governor Cooper Appoints Jason Coats To Judicial Seat
Serving Harnett, Johnston and Lee Counties Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jason H. Coats to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 11, serving Harnett, Johnston and Lee counties.…
Downtown Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Homes, Businesses
A gas leak forced emergency crews to evacuate a one block radius in Downtown Smithfield this morning (Thursday). Around 11:00am, a gas line was accidentally cut by a contractor in the…
Statewide ‘Move Over Law’ Enforcement Campaign Kicks Off In Smithfield
Move Over Law Event Coincides With Peace Officers Memorial Day SMITHFIELD – A nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the ‘Move Over Law’ is underway to coincide with national Peace Officers…
Deron George Signs To Play At St. Augustine University
Smithfield Selma High School athlete Deron George has signed to play football for St. Augustine University. He becomes the first member from his immediate family to go to college. Deron…
East Clayton Elementary Teacher Named A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Ms Kasey Beeson as the Super Star Teacher for the month for April. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom,…
$1,200 Raised During Annie D. Jones Enrichment Fund 3K Walk
The 4th annual Annie D. Jones Child Enrichment Fund 3k Walk was held on Saturday, April 27th. A total of 35 participates walked the Greenway at Smithfield Community Park raising…
Sampson County Woman’s Mother’s Day Ticket Wins $1.3 million Jackpot
For Mother’s Day, Vielka Roman of Autryville got the gift of a lifetime when her sister’s present to her turned into a $1.3 million jackpot. “I just can’t believe it,”…
Kenly Man Drowns At Atlantic Beach
A Kenly man drowned Tuesday after being caught in a rip current at Atlantic Beach. The Atlantic Beach Police Department said the incident happened at 1:45pm Tuesday near the 700…
