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Rash Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Clayton Area
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rash of car break-ins. Sheriff’s Captain J. Caldwell said over the past couple of weeks 17 reports of cars break-ins have been…
Senator Brent Jackson Disappointed Over Governor’s Veto
NC Senator Brent Jackson (R-Johnston/Sampson) says he is disappointed Gov. Pat McCrory vetoed the Property Protect Act, better known as the “ag gag” bill. “I am extremely disappointed in…
David Completes Basic Training
Army Pvt. Jonathan David has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical…
Missing Sampson County Man Found Alive
After more than 5 days of searching, a missing Sampson County man was located Sunday. William “Willie” Powell of Garland was reported missing around 1pm on May 26th. The…
Rouzer Selects Clayton High Student As Congressional Art Winner
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-7) has named Clayton High School student Lydia Johnson as the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Lydia’s water color and ink portrait, Mal de Mer,…
Selma Man Attacked With Brick During Robbery
Selma Police are investigating a robbery reported early-Monday in the 900 block of West Waddell Street. A 46 year-old man was less than 1 block from his home when he…
Smithfield Church Van Vandalized
A van owned by First Baptist Church in Smithfield was vandalized overnight Wednesday while parked outside the church. Between Wednesday night and Thursday, someone broke out a window to a…
Town of Princeton Receives $400,000 Grant
The Town of Princeton has been selected to receive a $400,000 Brownfields assessment grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct environmental site assessments, cleanup planning and community engagement activities.…
Turner Completes Training At Fort Jackson
Army Pvt. Jaden E. Turner has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical…
Bentonville Battlefield: “A Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier”
Discover camp life and the role of the Civil War enlisted man in battle at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site on Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In this program,…
Radiologist Group Awards Scholarship To JCC Student
Amanda Davenport of Wake County is the recipient of the Edna Moore Scholarship for 2015. She is a recent graduate of the radiography program at Johnston Community College. The $1,000…
Conerly Named Law Enforcement Officer Of The Month
Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle has named Smithfield Police Officer Ricky Conerly as the April Johnston County Law Enforcement Officer of the Month. Officer Conerly has been a law…
