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Armed Johnston County Drug Dealers Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH, N.C. – On May 29, a federal judge sentenced Kaven Lee Stephenson, 37, to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to sell and possess with intent to sell…
Smithfield FD Encourages Residents To Prepare For Hurricane Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Hurricane season officially begins June 1st and continues through November 30th. The Smithfield Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for severe weather…
Clayton FD Adds New Escape System For Firefighters
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Clayton Fire Department has taken an important step to improve firefighter safety by adding new rope rescue kits for its crews. The department recently purchased about…
Dispute Over Handicapped Parking Space Leads To Alleged Road Rage Incident
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A disagreement over a handicapped parking space reportedly escalated into a road rage incident that left a vehicle damaged and prompted an investigation by the Johnston County…
Johnston County Business Hit By $100,000 Copper Theft
PRINCETON, N.C. – Johnston County authorities are investigating the theft of $100,000 worth of copper during a break-in at a business near Princeton. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office,…
Suspect Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Clayton Bank Incident
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Hertford man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities said he attempted to cash a forged business check at a Clayton bank. According to the Johnston…
You Decide: How Will You Vote On New Tax Proposals?
By Mike Walden The North Carolina General Assembly has been busy debating some new ideas that we will be asked to vote on. Among them are two proposals involving taxes.…
Social Security Matters: I’m Being Released From Incarceration. What Are My Social Security Options?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: In a previous column, you wrote about people who filed for Social Security late in life.…
Resident Asks Why Harnett County Board Members Got Raise As County Considers Higher Budget
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn Harnett County commissioners approved raises for appointed members of the Harnett County Board of Elections in September, effectively making those members the most…
Clayton Police Welcome New Community Service Officer
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Clayton Police Department has named Miguel Duran as its new Community Service Officer, a role focused on strengthening connections between officers and the people they serve.…
Community Art Blooms In Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. – Bright blooms in shades of pink, yellow, blue, red, and purple are now filling Horne Square with additional installations expected to appear throughout Downtown Clayton in the…
Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield will launch its 2026 Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 1. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” celebrates curiosity,…
