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Gang Member Convicted For Shooting That Killed One Man, Paralyzed Victim’s Friend
SMITHFIELD – This afternoon (Wednesday), a superior court judge sentenced Nathan Christopher Jackson to consecutive sentences of 180-224 months and life imprisonment with the possibility of parole following a two-week…
Gun Found In Goodwill Donation Box
A handgun was found inside a goodwill donation drop off box. Sunday afternoon, an employee at Goodwill Industries was sorting through a box of items dropped off sometime earlier at…
Two County Chase Ends With Crash
Thursday afternoon, the driver of a vehicle involved in a Wake County Sheriff’s Office pursuit lost control and crashed on the new ramp from I-40 to US 70 just inside…
Johnston County Man Wins $100,000 On A Scratch-Off
RALEIGH – Jason Hall of Micro took a chance on a $50 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. Hall bought his lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from the Sheetz on…
Triangle Expressway Extension Opens To Traffic
RALEIGH – Tuesday morning, the N.C. Turnpike Authority (NCTA) and the N.C. Department of Transportation officially cut the ribbon on Complete 540 Phase 1, an 18-mile extension of the Triangle…
I-40 Widening Nears Completion
RALEIGH – All lanes for an Interstate 40 widening project in Wake and Johnston counties fully opened Friday morning, easing congestion for commuters and other visitors to the capital city. While…
N.C. Turnpike Authority Prepares For The Opening Of The Extension Of The Triangle Expressway
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) has announced the upcoming opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway. This extension, which spans from the N.C.…
ALE Investigation Leads To Charges At Two Johnston County Stores
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On August 30, 2024, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division conducted an enforcement operation in Johnston County, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures. ALE special…
Do You Recognize This Person?
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying this person. The individual is wanted for questioning in connection with several vehicle break-ins that occurred on Kent Court, Garner,…
Lead Counselor Kim Lewter Is JCPS 2024 Employee Of The Year For Curriculum, Instruction, And Accountability
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Lead School Counselor Kim Lewter has been awarded the JCPS 2024 Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability. She has been…
Roadway Closed Overnight After Dump Truck Snags Overhead Lines
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A dump truck driver working overnight on the NC 42 West widening project drove away with his bed up following dumping a load of debris near the…
Selma Mayor Participates In Father’s Day Roundtable
GARNER – On Monday, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted a Father’s Day roundtable with Selma Mayor Byron McAllister, Wake County Commissioner Matt Calabria, Apex Councilman Terry Mahaffey, and Fathers Forever…
