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Johnston Residents Shred 25,000 Pounds Of Documents At Annual Event
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Hundreds of Johnston County residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Saturday aimed at helping protect personal information and prevent identity theft. The Johnston County…
Dunkin’ Celebrates New Clayton Store With Donut Giveaway
CLAYTON, N.C. — Coffee and donut lovers may want to set their alarms early. Dunkin’ will celebrate the opening of its newest Clayton location with a two-day grand opening event…
Couple Awakened By Gunfire Two Days After Moving Into Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A man and woman who had been living in a home for only two days were jolted awake when gunfire erupted outside and bullets began striking…
State Cites Wilson County Shelter For Failing To Provide Timely Veterinary Care
WILSON, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has fined the Wilson County Animal Services Animal Shelter after state investigators concluded the facility failed to provide…
Judge Orders Selma Motel Forfeited After Finding Repeated Violations Of Court Settlement
SELMA, N.C. — Less than 10 months after the owners of the Knights Inn reached a court-approved agreement allowing the motel to remain open under strict operating conditions, a Johnston…
Social Security Matters: Why Don’t They Just Create Individual Social Security Accounts?
By Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: Regarding Social Security’s financial issues, three people contributing to Social Security for every one beneficiary…
Cirilo Perez…From Eastern North Carolina To The Oval Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – By the time Cirilo Perez stepped into the Oval Office in December 2025, the moment carried the weight of generations. For the University of Mount Olive alumnus,…
Troopers Investigating Collision On Buffalo Road
SELMA, N.C. – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle collision reported Friday morning. The crash occurred on Buffalo Road just north of Selma. According to preliminary information, at…
Kenly Woman Formally Charged In Fatal Shooting; Grand Jury Also Indicts Father On Drug Counts
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County grand jury has returned indictments against two people following a deadly shooting in Kenly that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and led…
Budget Approved As County Receives New Data On Cost Of Growth
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County Commissioners adopted a $434.9 million budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate, fully funds requests from Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College,…
Governor Signs Property Tax Bill; Johnston County Homeowners Won’t See Changes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein signed legislation into law Friday aimed at providing property tax relief in several North Carolina counties, but the measure is not expected to affect…
Uber Ride Ends In Arrest On Drug And Gun Charges
JOHNSTON COUNTY — An Uber passenger’s trip came to an abrupt end last week when deputies stopped the vehicle and allegedly discovered more than a pound of marijuana and a…
