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No Answers: Selma Police Renew Plea For Information In Batten Disappearance
SELMA – Four years after a Selma man was last seen alive, authorities say the case remains unsolved and all known investigative leads have been exhausted. James Norman Batten, then…
Johnston County Posts 3.1% Unemployment Rate In September
RALEIGH – Johnston County closed September 2025 with an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent, continuing to outperform both North Carolina and the nation as a whole. According to statistics released…
Traffic Stop Unravels String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A rash of vehicle break-ins has been solved thanks in part to a routine traffic stop by Zebulon Police. Authorities say two suspects are now in custody…
Windshield Repair Uncovers Stolen Pickup
ANGIER — What began as a routine windshield repair ended in a costly discovery for a western Johnston County man, who learned the Chevrolet pickup truck he had been driving…
Nash County Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced a Nash County man to 20 years in federal prison for selling more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Previously, on February 14,…
2026 Johnston County Primary Candidate Filings
Updated: 8:30 a.m. Dec. 18JOHNSTON COUNTY – The following is a list of candidates who have filed for elected office in Johnston County and the date they filed: Board of…
After Selma Mayor Tells GOP To ‘Mind Your Business,’ County Republicans Fire Back
SELMA — The Johnston County Republican Party is pushing back after Selma Mayor Byron McAllister criticized the party during his inaugural address last week, telling county Republicans to “mind your…
Metal Lamp Used In Assault On Elderly Women
BENSON — Two elderly Johnston County women are recovering from numerous injuries following an assault reported in the Meadow community. A 22-year-old Benson man is now facing multiple felony charges…
Police Seize Fake Apple Devices, Three Charged
SMITHFIELD — Three out-of-state residents were arrested Sunday afternoon after police officers reportedly discovered counterfeit Apple products being offered for sale at Brightleaf Flea Market. According to authorities, an officer…
Garner Town Manager Named Chair Of ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board
GARNER – Garner Town Manager Jodi Miller on Dec. 5 was appointed chair of the International City/County Management Association’s Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB), which oversees the ICMA’s Credentialed Manager program.…
Trump To Visit Rocky Mount Friday As NC’s 1st District Draws Attention
By Carolina Journal Staff The White House announced Monday that President Donald Trump will visit Rocky Mount on Friday. The subject of the president’s visit has not been disclosed. Trump-endorsed…
McAllister Begins New Term With Message To Critics And Outside Groups
SELMA, N.C. — Selma Mayor Byron McAllister delivered a strikingly blunt and at times confrontational speech after being sworn in for another term Dec. 9, using the address to praise…
