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Fire Destroys Mobile Home And House
DUNN- A large fire this morning (Wednesday) destroyed a single-wide mobile home and an old farmhouse in southern Johnston County. Just after 7:00am, the fire was reported in the 4400…

Police Seize Fentanyl, Issue 46 Charges During Checking Station
FOUR OAKS – Law enforcement officers conducted a two hour checking station, as part of Child Passenger Safety Week, encouraging people to buckle up their youngest passengers because car crashes…

Benson Police Make Arrest In Friday Night Shooting
BENSON – On Monday, Benson Police arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a shooting. Quaterrius Butler, 25, of Rock Crossing Drive in Dunn, was arrested and charged with…

Dunn’s ‘Oldest Black Barbershop’ Gets New Look
By Katelyn Lucas Dunn Daily Record DUNN – City Barber Shop, located at 109 W. Edgerton St. in Dunn, has had its first remodel in the business’s 47-year lifespan. Throughout…

Dunn Native Named New Assistant City Manager
By Dunn Daily Record DUNN – Billy Godwin will join the official Dunn ranks as its new assistant city manager starting Sept. 11, according to an announcement from City Manager…

Four Oaks Woman Held In Benson Break-In
BENSON – A 22 year-old woman is behind bars after she allegedly forcibly entered a Benson-area home and stole items. Alesha Ann Lee of Smith Street, Four Oaks was arrested…

Woman Breaks Into Same Store Three Times, JCSO Says
BENSON – Johnston County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a female burglary suspect they say broke into the same business three times, minutes apart. It happened at Mac’s General Merchandise on…

Judgement House Returns For 2023
DUNN – Experience the thought-provoking journey of Judgement House this year on September 8-10 and 15-17, 2023. Join Central Baptist Church for the annual immersive theatrical presentation that delves into…

UMO Nursing Students Don White Coats
MOUNT OLIVE – Twenty-one students participated in a recent’s White Coat ceremony at the University of Mount Olive. The event marked the formal entry of nursing students into the profession…

Former Johnston County Resident Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Federal Prison
WILMINGTON, NC – A former Johnston County man was sentenced this week to served 11 years 8 months in federal prison. Luis Oceguera, age 21, of Sampson County, formerly of…

Dunn Wins Coveted Bid To Host Dixie Youth World Series
City welcomes national tourney for the first time, preps for economic ‘surge’ DUNN – The city of Dunn announced its successful bid to host the 2025 Dixie Youth Baseball AA…

Search Warrant Executed At Johnston County Home
ANGIER – Law enforcement agencies in two counties are continuing to investigate after a search warrant was executed at a Johnston County home, Wednesday afternoon. Deputies with the Johnston County…








