Garner
Suspects Flee Scene After Car Strikes Business
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities are searching for two individuals after a vehicle struck the side of a commercial building Sunday afternoon in the Cleveland community. The incident happened around 1:33…
KS Bank Hires New Commercial Relationship Manager
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank has announced that Walt Parker has been hired as a Commercial Relationship Manager in their Garner office. In this role, Parker will manage overall banking functions…
Two Restaurant Break-Ins Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating whether two restaurant break-ins discovered early Thursday morning are connected. The incidents were reported at the Hwy 55 located at 5805 U.S. Highway 301…
Deputies Charge Woman In Walmart Price Tag Switching Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Durham woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after officers allege she deliberately altered price tags to reduce the cost of merchandise during a transaction at a Johnston…
Man Arrested After Deputies Find Blue Lights, Firearms In Car
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Columbus County man was arrested after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies said they discovered emergency-style lights, multiple firearms and drugs during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle…
Man Takes Cigarettes In Convenience Store Robbery
JOHNSTON COUNTY. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Speedway gas station Monday afternoon. Deputies…
SWAT Negotiators End Hours-Long Standoff In Garner
GARNER — A Garner man is facing multiple charges after police say he struck a woman with his vehicle and later barricaded himself inside a home during a domestic incident…
One Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY — One person was killed Sunday in an officer-involved shooting in Johnston County. The incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. on Madden Rose Loop, off Pearce Road, in the…
Barrett Penny Named Garner Fire-Rescue’s Next Chief
GARNER – A highly respected and seasoned fire service leader with 27 years of comprehensive experience will become the next chief of the Garner Fire-Rescue Department. Barrett Penny, who has…
Three Scams Cost Johnston County Victims More Than $40,000
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Three Johnston County residents were collectively defrauded of more than $40,000 in separate scams reported to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office last week. In one case, a…
Authorities: Toxic Vapors Allegedly Led To DWI Arrest In Walmart Parking Lot
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Willow Spring man was arrested after deputies say he was found unconscious behind the wheel of a running truck in a Walmart parking lot. Johnston County…
Annual Toll Rate Increase For The Triangle Expressway
RALEIGH – The annual toll rate increase for the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026. NC Quick Pass account holders in a traditional 2-axle vehicle can…
