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Police: Three Juveniles Identified As Victims In Child Sex Crimes Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into alleged sex crimes involving three juvenile victims. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers began…
Wayne Commissioners Approve Agreement Clearing Path For $675 Million Healthcare Investment
Hospital Board Must Still Approve Proposal That Includes Trauma Center Expansion And Major Capital Improvements GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County commissioners have approved an agreement that could bring more than…
Johnston County Truck Driver Wins $138,239 Jackpot Haul
CLAYTON, N.C. – Bruce Morgan of Clayton had a feeling he would win big playing the lottery and on May 18 it happened when he won a $138,239 Cash 5…
Life Is Sweeter For The Sullivans
By Mary Michael Wood NC Department of Agriculture LUCAMA, N.C. – For Scott and Katie Sullivan, love didn’t just grow in fields, it started with Scott’s cabbage crop. The couple…
Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration
CLAYTON, N.C. – Community members are walking away from Clayton’s Juneteenth Celebration with new tools to explore family history, a deeper appreciation for Black culture, and a better understanding of…
South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A Johnston County student is among 215 recipients statewide selected to receive a Golden LEAF Scholarship, a competitive award designed to support students from rural North…
Four Oaks Man Loses Thousands In Phone Scam
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks resident lost more than $20,000 after becoming the victim of a phone scam in which the caller falsely claimed to represent the U.S. District…
Smithfield Awards Contract For Buffalo Creek Greenway Repairs
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Repairs to two bridges and a boardwalk along the Buffalo Creek Greenway will move forward after the Smithfield Town Council approved a construction contract during its June…
Fighting Fraud Is A High Priority
By John Hood RALEIGH — It has long been a dodge to respond to chronic fiscal gaps with a promise to tackle “waste, fraud, and abuse.” A recent example came…
Motorcycle Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 21-year-old Archer Lodge man died Saturday night after crashing a motorcycle while fleeing from a Johnston County deputy. The incident began around 11:55 p.m. when…
You Decide: What To Expect From The New Federal Reserve?
By Mike Walden We now officially have a new chair of the Federal Reserve (the Fed), Kevin Warsh. Mr. Warsh was appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the…
Social Security Matters – Why Don’t We Have A Minimum Social Security Benefit?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I think we should have a Social Security baseline of $2,500 for each person. When I…
