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Kenly’s Michael Sliger Eyes Championship Crown In Southern National Spring Finale
Champions to be crowned in five divisions at Southern National Motorsports Park on June 6 LUCAMA, N.C. – Michael Sliger could be just 20 laps away from championship glory at…
Leadership Johnston Gets A Taste Of Benson’s Small Business Community
BENSON, N.C. — Members of Leadership Johnston spent a day exploring Benson’s business community recently, meeting with entrepreneurs and learning firsthand about the opportunities and challenges of operating a small…
A Love Story Rooted In Agriculture
By Taylor HarrisNC Department of Agriculture ZEBULON, N.C. – A strong love, just like most crops, must have strong roots. Austin and Christina Wrenn, owners of Wrenn’s Farm in Zebulon,…
Generator Stolen During Break-In At Johnston County Church
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a church in the Cleveland community where a donated generator and sports equipment were stolen. The…
Freedmen’s Schoolhouse To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19. The ceremony will take place at 11 am…
Father Charged Following Death Of 9-Week-Old Infant
DUNN, N.C. — An arrest has been made in the death of a 9-week-old infant in Dunn. Terryion Donald Byrd, 23, of Evans Mills, New York, was arrested Tuesday and…
Willow Springs Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Willow Springs man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Johnston County. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched…
Johnston County Troopers Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Accident
KENLY, N.C. — A Kenly man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Shoeheel Road. State troopers were dispatched around 10:50 p.m. May 30 to Shoeheel…
Letter To The Editor: Benson’s Challenges Run Deeper Than Personalities
This letter is written for those who want to read to understand, not for those who simply want to read to respond on social media. When I resigned as Town…
Clayton Engineering Director Earns Industry Recognition
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton’s Engineering Director Jonathan Ham earns recognition as the 2026 Government Engineer of the Year from the Triangle Chapter of Professional Engineers of North…
Annual Street Festival Returns To Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton is bringing family fun downtown on Saturday, June 6, with the 2026 Square to Square Street Festival. This year, the popular event is moving to a…
State Auditor Confirms Investigation Into Town Of Benson
BENSON, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has confirmed it is investigating the Town of Benson’s budgeting practices and financial management and has already identified areas…
