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Deputies Execute Search Warrant At US 301 Property
SELMA, N.C. — Three people were arrested after Johnston County narcotics agents executed a search warrant at a Selma-area property and reportedly discovered methamphetamine, oxycodone and drug paraphernalia. The Johnston…
Another Solar Farm Targeted In Series Of Copper Thefts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A third copper theft has been reported at a Johnston County solar farm, bringing the value of stolen materials in three recent cases to more than…
Youth Softball Spotlight Shines On Archer Lodge During District Tournament
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — Some of the top young softball players in eastern North Carolina will take the field in Archer Lodge as Johnston County Little League hosts the North…
No Pennies? No Problem. Selma Approves Utility Payment Rounding Policy
Town of Selma Says Goodbye to the Penny SELMA — The days of digging through cash drawers for a few extra pennies may soon be over at Selma Town Hall.…
Firefighters Gain Rare Training Equipment From Novo Nordisk
CLAYTON, NC – The Clayton Fire Department is strengthening its emergency response efforts thanks to a rare donation from Novo Nordisk’s Clayton facility, a global pharmaceutical company. The donation includes…
Sheriff’s Office Targets Suspected Drug Activity In Cleveland Community
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY — A Johnston County man was arrested Tuesday morning following a narcotics investigation in the Cleveland community that deputies say was launched after residents reported suspected drug activity…
Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck By SUV
SELMA, N.C. — A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Selma. The accident occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. in the 1200 block of East…
Pickup Truck Struck By Freight Train Near Selma
SELMA, N.C. — A pickup truck towing an enclosed trailer was struck by a freight train late Monday night after the driver turned onto railroad tracks near Selma. The collision…
Johnston County Budget Approved; Property Tax Rate Reduced By One Cent
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County commissioners approved a $434.9 million budget Monday night that fully funds requests from Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College, adds new public safety…
Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey
CLAYTON, N.C. — When yearbook signing day arrived at LifeSpring Academy, Sara Beth Bagley’s mother expected to see students exchanging signatures and saying goodbye for the summer. One of the…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Attempted Dollar General Burglaries
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating attempted break-ins at two Dollar General stores in Johnston County after suspects tried but failed to gain entry during separate…
Social Security: The Mystery Of Spousal Benefits
By Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor The Riddle: Why are my Spouse Benefits less than half? Probably the most common fallacy about SS…
