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4 Injured In Smithfield Crash
Four people were sent to the hospital on Friday following an accident in Smithfield. The collision occurred around 10:20am at the intersection of Wilson’s Mills Road and Durwood Stephenson Highway.…
Thieves Steal Merchandise In Smash And Grab Burglary
Smithfield Police are investigating a smash and grab burglary early Fridaymorning at the Carolina Premium Outlet Center. Officers responded to a 3:38am burglar alarm at the Levi Outlet store. When…
Body Found In Clayton Creek
The body of a badly decomposed man was found in a creek in Clayton on Thursday. Around 5pm, some teenagers discovered the man’s body in a creek bed just below…
Police Searching For Attempted Bank Robbers
Newton Grove Police are looking for two men who tried to rob the First Citizens Bank Thursday morning. Shortly after the bank opened for business, Police Chief Frankie Harrell said…
Jackson Announces Bid For Selma Council Seat
Selma community leader and activist Eric E. Jackson announce Wednesday that he will be running for a seat on the Selma Town Council in the November 2015 elections. Jackson, an adjunct…
DOT Crossing Blitz A Success In Johnston County
On Wednesday, the NC Department of Transportation worked with local law enforcement to hold two simultaneous Crossing Blitzes in Johnston County. The Crossing Blitzes were at the intersection of the…
Parrish Again Named CoSIDA Academic All-America
Second Consecutive Season McGee’s Crossroads Native Has Received Recognition Buies Creek – For the second-straight season, Campbell’s Matt Parrish has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Division I…
Petition Drive Starting Saturday At Angier Bikefest To Close Off Deadly Lake
Only days after the tragic drowning death at a pond outside Lillington, some members of the community are trying to get the location closed. Justice Clark, 18, died by drowning…
Realtors, Builders Come Together To Help Wounded Warrior Project
Last week, the Johnston County Association of Realtors (JCAR) and The Johnston County Building Industry Association (JCBIA) hosted a trivia night to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Members of JCAR…
Benson Introduces Proposed 2015-16 Budget
Tax rate remains same Early savings from NCEMPA deal reflected in electric The Benson Board of Commissioners discussed the 2015-2016 proposed budget during its last meeting Thursday night. Town Manager…
Fire Damages Benson Business
The Benson Fire Department responded to a fire Wednesday morning at The Donut Shoppe at 203 South Dunn Street. Flames were reported around 8:40am, according to Benson Fire Chief Alan…
Proposed Clayton Tax Hike Met with Little Opposition
By Laura Crosio Only two concerned residents appeared before the Town of Clayton council on Monday night to express displeasure at a proposed tax increase for the coming fiscal year.…
