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One Dead, Another Critically Injured In Coats Shooting
COATS, N.C. – One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Harnett County. The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were first…
Local Woman Surprised With Free Car
DUNN, N.C. – After weeks of nominations and judging, one local resident received a life-changing surprise when she was presented with a free vehicle through an annual community giveaway. Mattie…
At 14, Jeffrey Schall Reaches Eagle Scout Rank
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – At just 14 years old, Jeffrey Michael Schall has already built a record of service that includes Scouting, the fire service, Civil Air Patrol and support for…
Stadium Funding, Barber Mill Expansion Among Johnston Commissioners Actions
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved funding agreements, contracts and several other measures during its Sept. 21 meeting, while also recognizing a world championship softball team…
Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 5-Year-Old Special Needs Student
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma Elementary School teacher is no longer employed by Johnston County Public Schools after an incident that led to her arrest Friday for allegedly striking a…
99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Chosen As Railroad Days Grand Marshal
SELMA, N.C. – A 99-year-old World War II veteran with more than eight decades of military, ministry, business and community service has been selected to lead this year’s Selma Railroad…
Smithfield Council Rejects Proposal For $134,000 IT Director
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A proposal to hire an Information Technology director was rejected by the Smithfield Town Council following concerns about the proposed pay and why the position had not…
New Downtown Angier Art Gallery To Celebrate Grand Opening Oct. 2
The Artists Coalition Opens Permanent Gallery In Downtown Angier ANGIER, N.C. – A new nonprofit arts organization is putting down permanent roots in downtown Angier with the opening of a…
Archer Lodge Seeks Public Input About Transportation At Sept. 29 Public Input Session
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – The Town of Archer Lodge will host a “Drop-In” Public Input Session regarding transportation issues on Tuesday, September 29th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the…
North Carolina Honors Dolly Parton With Statewide Day Of Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina is marking Sept. 25 as a day of reading in honor of Dolly Parton and the early-literacy program that has delivered millions of free books…
Teacher Hurt Breaking Up Fight At SSS; Six Students Face Charges
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Six Smithfield-Selma High School students are expected to face juvenile charges following two separate fights at the school this week, including one that left a teacher injured.…
New Clayton Fire Truck Overturns While Responding To Call
CLAYTON, N.C. – A brand new Clayton Fire Department engine overturned Thursday morning while responding to a medical call, just days after the truck was placed into service. The single-vehicle…
