News
Gunfire Used In Convenience Store Break-In
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a convenience store discovered Sunday morning outside of Selma. Deputies said the incident was reported just before…
Clayton Goes Green In Celebration Of Earth Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Get ready to roll up those sleeves and show some love to the planet. Join the Town of Clayton in collaboration with Friends of Johnston County Parks for the annual Clayton…
Commissioner Causey Reschedules Dwelling Rate Hearing
RALEIGH, N.C. – Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has rescheduled the hearing for the insurance industry’s proposed statewide average 68.3% dwelling insurance rate increase to July 6. The hearing had been…
Tire Blowout Blamed For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Crash
DUNN, N.C. — A section of Interstate 95 near Dunn, an area known for frequent accidents, was the site of an early morning tractor-trailer crash Monday. The single vehicle collision…
Tuscarora Mural To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. -The Johnston County Committee for America250NC will hold a dedication ceremony for a new mural in Downtown Smithfield honoring the Tuscarora people on Saturday, April 25, at 11…
Clayton Residents Targeted In Separate Fraud Schemes
CLAYTON, N.C. — Two separate scams in the Clayton area have cost local residents thousands of dollars in just a few days, officials say. In the first case, a 55-year-old…
NCDOR Urges Taxpayers To File Before April 15 Deadline
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Revenue urges taxpayers to file state individual income tax returns before April 15, 2026, to avoid interest and penalties. Taxpayers who owe…
Volunteers Needed For Smithfield’s Annual Litter Sweep
SMITHFIELD, NC — The Town of Smithfield is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in its upcoming Litter Sweep community cleanup event in celebration of Earth…
Family-Friendly Bingo Night Planned At Lees Chapel
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fellowship at an upcoming Bingo Night hosted by Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church. The event will take place on…
State Isn’t Prepared For Bad Times
By John Hood RALEIGH — Is there an immediate prospect of resolving the budget standoff between the North Carolina Senate and House? I hear conflicting signals. When fiscal analysts for…
Mobile Market Brings Affordable Food Option To Johnston County Families
CLAYTON, N.C. — As gas and grocery prices continue to climb, many families across central North Carolina are making difficult choices — often cutting back on fresh, healthy food to…
Hospitals Should Battle In The Marketplace, Not The Courtroom
By David Larson Carolina Journal Two weeks ago, there was a nice groundbreaking ceremony with a lot of smiling faces. Gov. Josh Stein traveled all the way out to the…
