Garner
Reclaiming The Black Past: An Artifactual Journey
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a special Black History event this fall highlighting stories, places, and artifacts from Johnston County and beyond. “Reclaiming the Black Past:…
N.C. Pesticide Board Announces Case Settlements
RALEIGH – The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements. Settlements involved instances of improper buying and selling restricted-use pesticides and improper application of pesticides. Settlements are listed…
Indecent Exposure Arrest Made At Johnston County Hotel
GARNER – An incident at a Johnston County hotel has led to the arrest of a Clayton man. A 40 year-old South Carolina woman said she walked outside her room…
Suspect Wanted For Residential Break-In And Theft From Convenience Store
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have identified a suspect wanted for two separate crimes. On April 18, 2023, a man later identified as Tavarius Raheem Snead reportedly stole a number of…
Car Goes Off Road To Avoid Pursuing Officers
A Johnston County man was arrested after leading deputies on a brief high speed pursuit. It began around 1:30am Saturday, June 10 when a deputy sheriff, on routine patrol, attempted…
Hospital Volunteers Award Scholarships
UNC Health Johnston’s hospital volunteers have awarded scholarships of $1,000 apiece to 11 students headed into health care careers. A scholarship committee handed out the checks and certificates during a…
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the…
Garner Mayor Will Not Seek Re-Election
GARNER – Mayor Ken Marshburn has announced he will not seek re-election in November. He read the following public statement during a council meeting this week: To the Citizens of…
Suspect Broke Into Home Of Deceased Man, JCSO Says
A 30 year-old man has been charged with breaking into a Johnston County home earlier this year. Michael Lyn Chambers of Rural View Road, Gibsonville, NC was charged May 22…
Wilmington Man Linked To Johnston County Theft
CLEVELAND – A Wilmington, NC man was arrested by Johnston County authorities on theft charges. Gregory Brian Craft, age 43, was taken into custody May 10 after deputies responded to…
Child Abuse Charges Filed Against Johnston County Couple
CLEVELAND – Child abuse charges have been filed against a Johnston County couple. Benjamin Thomas Mills, age 34, and Kerri Ann Mills, age 37, were arrested on warrants. On April…
Johnston County Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
RALEIGH – Lowanda Kane of Garner tried her luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. Kane bought her lucky $1,000,000 Bankroll ticket from Turner Mini Mart…
