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‘Death By 1,000 Cuts’: Benson Manager Blames Years Of Overspending For Crisis
Proposal includes personnel freezes, department restructuring and renewed focus on rebuilding reserves BENSON, N.C. – Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout told town leaders Tuesday night the Town of Benson is…
Smithfield-Selma Senior Selected For Elite Morehead-Cain Scholarship Program
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County student has been selected as part of the Morehead-Cain Foundation’s Class of 2030 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joining a…
Johnston County Mother Shares Son’s Story While Advocating For Disability Services
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Clayton mother is sharing her family’s story in hopes of bringing attention to the growing number of North Carolina families waiting for disability services and struggling…
Johnston County Investigators Charge Middlesex Man In Shooting Case
MIDDLESEX, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting in northeastern Johnston County. Deputies responded around 1:08 a.m. Tuesday to a reported…
Top-Tier Ratings Will Deliver Savings to Johnston County Taxpayers
SMITHFIELD, N.C.- Credit-rating firms have given top grades to Johnston County’s next borrowing. “Achieving top-tier credit ratings translates directly into real savings for Johnston County taxpayers through lower interest costs,”…
GoFundMe Created To Help Johnston County Mother, Daughters After Devastating Fire
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help a Johnston County mother and her two young daughters after a weekend fire destroyed their home and nearly…
Princeton Welcomes New Primary Care And Wellness Practice
PRINCETON, N.C. — A new concierge-style healthcare practice has officially opened in Princeton and is now accepting patients. Crown Concierge Medicine celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May…
Clayton Police Teen Academy Offers Hands-On Learning Experiences
CLAYTON, NC – The Clayton Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Teen Academy, an annual hands-on program designed to teach young people about law enforcement while building leadership skills…
Johnston County ABC Officers Participate In Statewide Underage Alcohol Crackdown
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County ABC officers joined law enforcement agencies across North Carolina in a month-long crackdown on underage alcohol sales and possession during April. The statewide “B21” enforcement…
Police: Stolen Gun Recovered During Traffic Stop
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield police officers recovered a stolen handgun and seized marijuana during a traffic stop. According to the Smithfield Police Department, an officer stopped a 2011 Honda around…
Good Riddance To Racial Gerrymandering
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, placing stringent limitations on the use of race in drawing electoral districts,…
Former Clayton High Principal To Lead Roanoke Rapids School District
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County educator and former Clayton High School principal has been selected to lead a school district in eastern North Carolina. The Roanoke Rapids…
