Garner
Garner Man Who Shot Pregnant Woman In The Head In Road Rage Incident Sentenced By Federal Judge
RALEIGH – Tyler Mack Kirby, 27, of Garner who shot a pregnant woman in the head on New Bern Avenue in August of last year was sentenced today to 10…
Narcotics Found During Clayton Search Warrant, JCSO Says
CLAYTON – Five people are facing charges stemming from a narcotics investigation and search warrant in the Clayton city limits. On August 1st around 7:00pm, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
WakeMed Receives Approval To Build 45-Bed Acute Care Hospital On Garner Campus
GARNER – WakeMed has announced another important milestone in its mission towards whole-person health care and its Whole-Person Health Campus in Garner. WakeMed officially received the certificate of need (CON)…
Report: Felony Charges Filed Against Man Who Defrauded $63 From Walmart
GARNER – A Smithfield man was arrested after he allegedly tried to defraud a local Walmart. Around 7:00pm Friday, August 4th, Johnston County deputies were summoned to Walmart at 5141…
Habitual Impaired Driver Who Killed Elderly Woman Learns Fate
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Garner man has been convicted of killing an 88 year-old motorist in Johnston County. Joe Benton Armstrong Jr. was impaired on cocaine and driving on a…
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…
