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A Love Story Rooted In Agriculture
By Taylor HarrisNC Department of Agriculture ZEBULON, N.C. – A strong love, just like most crops, must have strong roots. Austin and Christina Wrenn, owners of Wrenn’s Farm in Zebulon,…
Father Charged Following Death Of 9-Week-Old Infant
DUNN, N.C. — An arrest has been made in the death of a 9-week-old infant in Dunn. Terryion Donald Byrd, 23, of Evans Mills, New York, was arrested Tuesday and…
Willow Springs Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Willow Springs man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Johnston County. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched…
Johnston County Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Accident
KENLY, N.C. — A Kenly man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Shoeheel Road. State troopers were dispatched around 10:50 p.m. May 30 to Shoeheel…
Letter To The Editor: Benson’s Challenges Run Deeper Than Personalities
This letter is written for those who want to read to understand, not for those who simply want to read to respond on social media. When I resigned as Town…
Clayton Engineering Director Earns Industry Recognition
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton’s Engineering Director Jonathan Ham earns recognition as the 2026 Government Engineer of the Year from the Triangle Chapter of Professional Engineers of North…
Annual Street Festival Returns To Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton is bringing family fun downtown on Saturday, June 6, with the 2026 Square to Square Street Festival. This year, the popular event is moving to a…
Angier Bike Fest Is June 4-7
By The Daily Record of Dunn ANGIER, N.C. – The 25th annual Angier Bike Fest, benefitting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, is set for June 4-7. The Chrome Anniversary event…
State Auditor Confirms Investigation Into Town Of Benson
BENSON, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has confirmed it is investigating the Town of Benson’s budgeting practices and financial management and has already identified areas…
Armed Johnston County Drug Dealers Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH, N.C. – On May 29, a federal judge sentenced Kaven Lee Stephenson, 37, to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to sell and possess with intent to sell…
Smithfield FD Encourages Residents To Prepare For Hurricane Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Hurricane season officially begins June 1st and continues through November 30th. The Smithfield Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for severe weather…
Clayton FD Adds New Escape System For Firefighters
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Clayton Fire Department has taken an important step to improve firefighter safety by adding new rope rescue kits for its crews. The department recently purchased about…
