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Police: Benson Employee Linked To About $13,000 In Store Losses
BENSON, N.C. – A former employee of a downtown Benson hardware store has been arrested on felony charges after police allege he used fraudulent merchandise returns to take approximately $13,000…
Clayton Police Department Celebrates 2026 Teen Academy Graduates
CLAYTON, N.C. – Gracie Cramer says she is leaving the Clayton Police Department’s 2026 Teen Academy with a deeper appreciation for the people behind the badge and the commitment it…
I-95 Construction In Benson Requires Temporary Ramp Closure
BENSON, N.C. – The Interstate 95 northbound on-ramp at Exit 79 (N.C. 50) is scheduled to close this weekend for 10 days due to ongoing construction. Contract crews will close…
Lew Starling Named Among Best Lawyers In America
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Attorney Luther D. “Lew” Starling Jr., managing partner of a law firm with offices in Smithfield and Clinton, has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The…
Clayton Welcomes UNC School Of Government Fellow
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton has welcomed a University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Government Fellow who will spend the next 11 months helping advance the Town’s…
JCC Shatters Enrollment Record
College surpasses 7,000 curriculum students as enrollment continues rapid growth SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston Community College opened the fall semester with more than 7,000 curriculum students, the highest first-day enrollment…
Kindergarten Registration Remains Open For 2026-2027 School Year
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is welcoming its newest learners, as kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year remains open. Parents and families with children who will…
Smithfield Stadium Cost Rises 172%, From $6M To $16.3M
SMITHFIELD – A baseball stadium approved by the Smithfield Town Council last November with a $6 million price tag is now projected to cost approximately $16.3 million, an increase of…
DA Reviewing Next Steps After Supreme Court Decision In Braswell Case
District Attorney says prosecutors will review case before deciding whether to retry former Johnston County commissioner SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The North Carolina Supreme Court has declined the State’s request to…
Woman, Two Children Escape Serious Injury In U.S. 70 Crash
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. – A woman and two children were involved in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on U.S. 70 as a strong thunderstorm moved through the area. The SUV…
Johnston Commissioners Settle Key Issues In New Development Ordinance
Board sets direction on farm buffers, subdivision approvals and density rules; commissioners also leave mass gathering ordinance unchanged SMITHFIELD – Johnston County’s new Unified Development Ordinance moved significantly closer to…
JCPS Provides Back To School Basics Resource For Families
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – As Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) prepares for the 2026-2027 school year, parents and families are encouraged to take advantage of the district’s Back to School Basics…
