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Selma Town Council Member Susan Watson Resigns
SELMA – Susan P. Watson, a member of the Selma Town Council, submitted her resignation Tuesday afternoon. The resignation is effective immediately. She released the following statement to The Johnston…
Johnston County Man Celebrates $2 Million Win
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A routine work break to a local convenience store turned into an unforgettable moment for Harlee Aliff of Kenly when he won the first $2 million top…
Top Baby Names In Johnston County For 2025 Announced
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, has released the most popular baby names for 2025 births in the county. Liam claimed the top spot for boys,…
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors
SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School announces that senior Bella Strickland, the school’s 2025 Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award nominee, has been awarded the Smith-Bryan Chapter DAR Good Citizen Scholarship…
Three Defendants Convicted By Johnston County Juries In Same Week
SMITHFIELD — Three defendants were found guilty during the January 12 session of Johnston County Criminal Superior Court, marking a busy week for the district attorney’s office. On January 14,…
Warbirds Front Office Takes Shape
Team Announces Inaugural Front Office Staff WILSON – The Wilson Warbirds announced Monday the front office staff that will represent the organization for their inaugural season, which begins on Tuesday, April 14th against the Lynchburg Hillcats. The Warbirds leadership team is anchored by:Joe…
Smithfield Police Investigating Head-On Crash
SMITHFIELD — Emergency crews responded to a serious head-on collision Monday afternoon that temporarily closed a section of Buffalo Road. The crash was reported around 4:30 p.m. on Buffalo Road…
Arrests Made After Nearly 200 Bronze Vases Stolen From Cemetery
GOLDSBORO — Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of approximately 200 bronze vases from gravesites at Wayne Memorial Park. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office,…
Box Truck Hits Brick Column At Food Lion
SMITHFIELD — A box truck sideswiped a brick column outside the Food Lion on W. Market Street Monday afternoon, causing bricks to fall to the ground. No pedestrians were hit…
Man Arrested In Drug Bust
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities arrested a Middlesex man following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of crack and powder cocaine, along with thousands of dollars in cash. On…
Standing-Room-Only Hearing Exposes County’s Problematic UDO Rewrite
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County commissioners have delayed implementing a controversial rewrite of land-use rules after a standing-room-only public hearing on Jan. 20, where homeowners, farmers, and developers criticized the…
NCDOR Opens 2026 Individual Income Tax Filing Season
RALEIGH – On Monday, along with the Internal Revenue Service, the N.C. Department of Revenue officially opens the 2026 individual income tax filing season and begins accepting 2025 returns. Taxpayers…
