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Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Announces Series Of Promotions
SMITHFIELD — A series of retirements is bringing changes to the leadership ranks of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, with deputies promoted across law enforcement, detention, investigations, patrol and civil…
Man Wanted In Social Media Sale Robbery Taken Into Custody
SELMA — A man wanted since July for an armed robbery that began as a Facebook Marketplace sale has been arrested. Tony Moore, 23, of Selma was taken into custody…
Eastern NC Farm Girl Sets Sights On Large-Animal Veterinary Medicine
MOUNT OLIVE – Long before Rachel Thomason began making veterinary calls across eastern North Carolina, she was getting up at 6 a.m. to feed livestock before school. The work was…
Clayton Makes Annual Budget Process Easier To Follow
CLAYTON, N.C. – Todd Melton understands that budgets can feel overwhelming. If managing a household budget can be stressful, he knows a Town budget can seem even more intimidating. That’s…
Multiple EMS Units Respond To Crash At Thanksgiving Fire Department Road
SELMA — Four people were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision at Thanksgiving Fire Department Road and Jordan Narron Road. Eight people were inside the two…
Johnston County Fire Marshal Warns Of Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Emergency Services is joining communities across the country in recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026, and encouraging residents to take simple steps to reduce…
SSS Plans Parade, Soccer And Football For 57th Homecoming
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield-Selma High School will celebrate its 57th Homecoming on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a parade followed by a soccer match. The celebration festivities will culminate on Friday,…
Fire Damages New Construction Home Near Clayton
CLAYTON — A fire damaged a newly constructed home in the Clayton area Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 10:56 a.m. at 44 Fox Run Path, off Cooper Branch…
Clayton Manufacturer Plays Supporting Role In Growing Pharmaceutical Industry
CLAYTON — As Clayton’s pharmaceutical and life-sciences sector continues to grow, another local manufacturer is working behind the scenes to support companies operating in those industries. MM Packaging Clayton provides…
Ghost Walk Features History, Barbecue, & Book Signing
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Heritage Center will stage its 22nd annual Ghost Walk on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, in Smithfield’s historic Riverside Cemetery. Beginning at…
Suspect Arrested In Armed Vehicle Theft
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was jailed Friday after authorities accused him of taking a work truck from an acquaintance at gunpoint. The alleged robbery occurred around 3:45 p.m. Thursday,…
Smithfield Man Faces Felony, Misdemeanor Charges In Shoplifting Case
GARNER — A Smithfield man was arrested Friday afternoon after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shoplifting at Tractor Supply. Authorities said Kevin Daniel Johnson of N.C. Highway…
