Dunn

Deputies: Man Kicked In Door, Took Basket Of Tortillas
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Dunn man is accused of kicking in the back door of a stranger’s home Thursday afternoon and leaving with a small basket of tortillas. The unusual…

Artists Of All Ages Recognized At Downtown Dunn Chalk Fest
DUNN, N.C. – Artists of all ages put their creativity on display in downtown Dunn on Saturday, October 3, as the Harnett County Arts Council held its 2026 Chalk Fest…

Future Of Former GALOT Motorsports Park Uncertain As Property Goes To Auction
BENSON, N.C. — One of Johnston County’s best-known motorsports venues is up for sale. The former GALOT Motorsports Park, now operating as Darana Motorsports Park, is being offered through a…

“Fight For Janson” Fundraiser Set For Friday In Clayton
CLAYTON — The community will come together Friday, Oct. 2 for a fundraiser benefiting 8-year-old Janson Herring and his family as he undergoes treatment for a rare, inoperable brain tumor.…

Artists Of All Ages Sought For Downtown Dunn Chalk Fest
DUNN, N.C. – Artists from across North Carolina are being invited to “Make Your Mark” in downtown Dunn as Chalk Fest returns with an expanded focus on discovering and showcasing…

Community Rallies Around Janson
8-year-old prepares for treatment after rare brain tumor diagnosis By Robert Jordan Daily Record of Dunn HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. – Eight-year-old Janson Herring is a baseball player, a third grader…

Local Woman Surprised With Free Car
DUNN, N.C. – After weeks of nominations and judging, one local resident received a life-changing surprise when she was presented with a free vehicle through an annual community giveaway. Mattie…

Dunn Couple Charged In Alleged State Credit Card Scheme
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. – A married couple employed by North Carolina state government is facing felony charges following an SBI investigation into alleged irregularities involving state-issued purchasing cards. The N.C.…

Federal Judge Sentences Dunn-Area Meth Dealer To 14 Years
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A 42-year-old woman has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison following an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in the Dunn area. Lara Joy Ezell…

Former Smithfield Employee Now Faces 11 Charges In Sex Crime Investigation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A former Town of Smithfield employee already facing six charges in an Erwin Police Department investigation is now facing five additional charges after another alleged victim came…

Former Smithfield Employee Faces 6 Charges Involving Minor
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A former Town of Smithfield employee has been arrested on six charges following an Erwin Police Department investigation into allegations involving a juvenile. James Tyndall, 34, of…

Dunn Police: Gang Member Charged With Drug Trafficking
DUNN, N.C. – A Dunn man already on federal supervision and house arrest for a prior drug sentence is facing new trafficking charges following a multi-agency narcotics investigation, according to…








