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Former Death Row Inmate Approved For Parole In Johnston County Murder
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A man once sentenced to death for a 2000 Johnston County drive-by shooting that killed Seleana Ceana Nesbitt has been approved for parole, with his release date…
Foul-Smelling Spill Coats Vehicles On U.S. 70
CLAYTON, N.C. – Hundreds of motorists unknowingly drove through a sticky, foul-smelling substance Tuesday afternoon after an unknown waste material spilled from a large truck on U.S. 70 near Gordon…
Nearly 500 Johnston County Children Take Part In Summer Reading Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Nearly 500 children participated in summer reading events held across Johnston County as part of an effort to keep young students reading while school is out. Read…
Clayton Man Among 35 Charged In Raleigh Drug, Alcohol Investigation
RALEIGH – A Clayton man is among 35 people charged following a large undercover investigation targeting illegal drug and alcohol activity around Moore Square and the GoRaleigh Station in downtown…
Online Encounter Turns Into $7,850 Sextortion Scam
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – What began as an online search for a relationship ended with a Four Oaks man losing $7,850 in an apparent sextortion scam. The victim, in his…
Two Johnston Residents Lose More Than $16,000 In Phone Scams
BENSON, N.C. — Two Johnston County residents lost a combined $16,647 after scammers posing as bank fraud investigators convinced the victims to withdraw cash and purchase gift cards in separate…
Clayton Inspector Earns State Leadership Role
CLAYTON, N.C. – Town of Clayton Building Codes Inspector III Jose Perez is helping shape the future of code enforcement across North Carolina after being named Eastern District Director for…
Search Warrant Leads To Drug Trafficking Charges Near Princeton
PRINCETON – A search of an Edwards Road home led Johnston County sheriff’s detectives to suspected drugs, several firearms and approximately $3,800 in cash. Narcotics and property crime detectives executed…
Johnston County Man’s Lucky Ring Wins Him $250,000 Top Prize
RALEIGH – Shyheem McNeil of Willow Spring had just left work Saturday when he decided to try his luck with a $5 20X The Cash scratch-off and won a $250,000…
Man Wanted From July Chase Captured In Southern Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A chance encounter with a deputy on patrol triggered an extensive search for a man wanted since a vehicle pursuit last month. Michael Angel Roca-Rivera, 34, of…
Woman, Pit Bull Found Inside SUV During Early-Morning Break-In Call
BENSON, N.C. – A 35-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found her sitting inside a stranger’s SUV with the victim’s purse. Deputies were called…
Highway Dispute Escalates Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A dispute between two motorists on Interstate 95 escalated Saturday morning when one driver allegedly displayed a handgun. The incident was reported around 10:10 a.m. Aug.…
