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Man Accused Of Tossing Drugs From Vehicle
Smithfield Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Deputies JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Smithfield man is facing multiple drug and traffic charges after deputies said he attempted to evade officers and…
Benson Employees Commended For Going Above And Beyond
BENSON, N.C. — Two Town of Benson Public Works employees have been recognized for their dedication, teamwork and service to the community. Dylan Rhodes and Doug Jackson recently received letters…
Police K9 Max Medically Retired
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn DUNN, N.C. – A depressing diagnosis led Dunn City Council members to approve the early retirement of its last K9 on the Dunn…
Hazmat Crews Respond After Diesel Spill From Tanker Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A crash involving two commercial trucks Thursday morning shut down Brogden Road, sent one driver to the hospital, and triggered a hazardous materials response after diesel fuel…
Tractor-Trailer Carrying Potting Soil Overturns On I-40
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — An overturned tractor-trailer hauling potting soil blocked multiple lanes of Interstate 40 Thursday morning, causing significant traffic delays. The accident was reported around 9:10 a.m. on…
Pedestrian Critically Injured In Late-Night Four Oaks Crash
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A man in his 70s suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Four Oaks. The accident happened just before 10:00 p.m.…
Smithfield Homeowner Suffers Burns In House Fire
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield homeowner was hospitalized with burns after a fire heavily damaged his residence Wednesday night. Firefighters from Smithfield, Selma and Four Oaks responded to a reported…
Bridge, Roundabout Work In Benson Remains on Schedule
BENSON, N.C. — Motorists frustrated with detours around the N.C. 50 bridge at Interstate 95 Exit 79 may soon see an end in sight. The N.C. Department of Transportation said…
Benson Police, Parks & Rec Launch New Camp For Middle School Students
BENSON, N.C. — Local middle school students will have the opportunity to build friendships, develop leadership skills and connect with community leaders during a new summer program coming to Benson.…
Stein Appoints Johnston County Resident To State Geographic Information Council
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein has appointed Johnston County resident Joey T. Ennis to the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council. He currently serves as chief information officer for…
Major EMS Response After Eight Injured In NC 96 Collision
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Eight people, including several young passengers, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in northern Johnston County. The collision occurred around 3:00 p.m. at the…
Hay Bales Fuel Grass Fire
CORINTH HOLDERS — Firefighters quickly contained a grass fire Wednesday afternoon that broke out near the Corinth Holders Fire station in northern Johnston County. The fire was reported around 4:40…
