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Four Oaks Middle School Launches New Technology Student Association Chapter
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Four Oaks Middle School has launched its first Technology Student Association chapter, giving students a new opportunity to explore technology, engineering, design and leadership through hands-on…
Selma Proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week
SELMA, N.C. – The Town of Selma has proclaimed Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week, recognizing the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution. Representatives of the Daughters…
Police Charge 17-Year-Old In Fatal Brightleaf Boulevard Shooting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon on South Brightleaf Boulevard. Smithfield Police said detectives took the juvenile suspect into…
Pickup Driver Killed In Collision With Dump Truck
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – One person was killed and another seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision involving a pickup truck and a loaded dump truck near Micro. The crash…
One Displaced By Smithfield Townhome Fire
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – One person was displaced after a fire damaged a townhome Wednesday afternoon on Canterbury Road, off North Brightleaf Boulevard. Firefighters from Smithfield, Selma and Wilson’s Mills responded…
Johnston County BBQ Team Wins Mountain State Fair Cookoff
FLETCHER, N.C. – A Benson barbecue team has taken top honors in the 2026 Got to Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff at the N.C. Mountain State Fair. Showtime’s Legit BBQ,…
Sheriff’s Office: Two Charged After Drugs, Stolen Firearm Found
KENLY, N.C. – Two people were arrested after Johnston County deputies reportedly found suspected crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, Suboxone, drug paraphernalia and two firearms during a search warrant near Kenly. Investigators…
Entries Sought For Johnston County Literary Journal
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Heritage Center is looking for writers to contribute short stories, essays, and poems for its third Literary and Historical Journal, scheduled for publication later…
Possible Medical Emergency Blamed In Fatal I-40 Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A 61-year-old Guilford County man died Monday after his car traveled off Interstate 40, went up an embankment and struck a tree head-on, according to the…
Dunn Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Newton Grove
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. – A Dunn man was killed and another driver seriously injured Tuesday morning in a head-on collision on U.S. 13 east of Newton Grove. The N.C. State…
Two Arrested After Attempted Break-In At Selma Tractor Supply
SELMA, N.C. – Two men were arrested after an attempted break-in at Tractor Supply late Saturday night led to a short vehicle pursuit and an extensive search involving officers, a…
Federal Judge Sentences Dunn-Area Meth Dealer To 14 Years
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A 42-year-old woman has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison following an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in the Dunn area. Lara Joy Ezell…
