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The Troopers In His Neighborhood Inspired A Lifetime Of Service
From Princeton to Patrol Commander, Michael Dorsey Reflects on a Career Spanning Three Decades PRINCETON, N.C. — Long before he commanded one of North Carolina’s busiest Highway Patrol troops, Michael…
Accidental Fire Heavily Damages Clayton Home
CLAYTON, N.C. – A burn barrel used to dispose of treated lumber was determined to be the cause of a fire that damaged a Clayton-area home and destroyed a storage…
State Reviewing Large Wastewater Discharge Near Clayton
More Than 400,000 Gallons Of Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek CLAYTON, N.C. — More than 400,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into Little Creek following a sewer system overflow discovered…
74-Year-Old Woman Scammed Over $39,000 In Tech Support Fraud
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks woman lost more than $39,000 in a sophisticated scam after being tricked by a fake computer error message. The scam occurred last month when…
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Earns 2026 Main Street America Accreditation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) has been named a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program, the highest level of national recognition for organizations leading preservation-based economic…
Johnston County Students Earn State Fair Livestock Scholarships
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two Johnston County students are among 33 North Carolina recipients selected for the 2026 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Program, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced. Lydia…
West Johnston High Fourth-Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
BENSON, N.C. – West Johnston High School has announced its fourth-quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll students for the 2025-26 school year. 12th Grade Principal’s List Seniors named to the…
Several Reported Injured In US 701 Accident
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Emergency personnel responded to a traffic accident involving a bus transporting farmworkers and a passenger car Tuesday night near Four Oaks. The collision was reported around…
Three-Day Enforcement Campaign Produces Hundreds Of Citations, Dozens Of DWI Arrests
Three-day initiative produces 1,582 traffic and criminal violations, 33 DWI charges and eight wanted persons apprehended JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A three-day law enforcement initiative resulted in more than 1,500…
Small Auction, Big Impact: Family Donates $20,000 To Cancer Research
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County family tradition reached a major milestone Sunday as the Beasley-Johnson Family Reunion surpassed $20,000 in donations to cancer research. Family members gathered…
Kenly Traffic Stop Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Firearm
KENLY, N.C. – A Selma woman was arrested after police said a stolen firearm was discovered during a traffic stop in Kenly. According to Kenly Police Chief James Ayers, Detective…
Audio Equipment Reported Stolen From Local Church
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at a church near Clayton after audio equipment and other items were reported stolen from a storage building.…
