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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Thursday evening. Smithfield Police were notified of the collision around 6:35 p.m. The incident occurred near the Edgerton…
Johnston County Single-Family Home Permits Rise Despite Challenging Housing Market
Single-Family Permits Increase 11 Percent While Townhome Activity Drops Sharply JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County builders pulled more permits for traditional single-family homes in September than they did a year…
Deputies Charge Man After Early-Morning Incident At Johnston County Fire Department
MICRO — A 28-year-old man was charged after allegedly entering the Micro Fire Department early Tuesday morning, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the fire…
Man Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer
CLAYTON — A Clayton man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities said he stole a vehicle, nearly struck a person while fleeing, entered a neighboring home and…
Johnston County Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.1 Percent
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1 percent in August, remaining below the statewide rate and lower than several neighboring counties. The county’s unemployment rate declined from…
Register Of Deeds Craig Olive Recognized As A Shining Star In NC
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has received the Shining Star Award from the N.C. Association of Registers of Deeds. The association presents the award annually…
NCDMV Transitions To Digital Vehicle Registration Today
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today (Oct. 1), NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide…
Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor
CLAYTON — More than 40 vendors will gather Thursday at The Clayton Center for the third annual Southern JoCo Women’s Show, an event supporting Harbor, Inc., Johnston County’s domestic violence…
Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church To Hold Homecoming, Revival Services
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church will hold its annual Homecoming service Sunday, Oct. 4, followed by three nights of revival services. Homecoming will begin at 10:30…
Wayne County Sheriff Warns Of Arrest Warrant, Gift Card Scams
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent increase in scams involving callers who pose as law enforcement officers and demand money to…
DNA Identifies Wilson’s Mills Remains As Man Last Seen In 2011
DNA, Store Keychain Help Identify Wilson’s Mills Skeletal Remains WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. – Skeletal remains discovered in a wooded area of Wilson’s Mills last year have been identified as a…
Deputies Arrest Teen At Princeton-Area Church On Felony Charge
PRINCETON, N.C. – An 18-year-old Wilson man was jailed without bond Friday after Johnston County deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call at a Princeton-area church. Deputies were called around…
