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Clayton Man Charged After 100 MPH Motorcycle Chase
CLAYTON, N.C. – A 19-year-old Johnston County man has been arrested after authorities said he led Wayne County deputies on a motorcycle chase at speeds exceeding 100 mph before fleeing…
Wilson’s Mills Seeks Applicants To Fill Mayor Vacancy
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. – The Town of Wilson’s Mills is accepting applications from residents interested in serving as mayor following the death of longtime Mayor Fleta Byrd. The person selected…
Girl Scouts Unveil Two New Online-Only Cookies For 2027
RALEIGH, N.C. – Girl Scout cookie season will have two additions next year — including one that is not meant for people. Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines announced…
Former Smithfield Employee Now Faces 11 Charges In Sex Crime Investigation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A former Town of Smithfield employee already facing six charges in an Erwin Police Department investigation is now facing five additional charges after another alleged victim came…
Selma Woman Faces Four Felony Charges Involving Juvenile
SELMA, N.C. – A Johnston County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving a juvenile has led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Selma-area woman on four felony charges. Angela Ann Pope, of…
Ruth Ray Sworn In To Selma Town Council
SELMA, N.C. – Newly appointed Selma Town Council member Ruth Ray was officially sworn into office Sept. 8. Town Clerk Dalton Larsen-Batten administered the Oath of Office during the council…
PSAC Event To Bring First Responders, Families Together For ‘Night Of Connection’
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Public Safety Action Committee (PSAC) will bring together first responders, public safety professionals, families and community leaders in October for an evening focused on cumulative…
Corinth Holders High Student, Teacher Recognized For Financial Literacy Work
WENDELL, N.C. – A Corinth Holders High School student and teacher have received statewide recognition for their involvement in a new financial literacy program launched by the N.C. Department of…
Man Accused Of Stealing Pickup, Selling It To Salvage Yard
WILLOW SPRING, N.C. – A western Johnston County man is facing two felony charges after authorities said he stole a pickup truck and sold it to a Wake County salvage…
Free Concert Series Returns To Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield’s Fall Fridays on Front concert series returns Friday, Sept. 11, with the first of three free concerts planned this fall at the Neuse River Amphitheater. The…
Johnston County Student Grows With Local Farm
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A Johnston County wildflower seed farm has become both a workplace and a classroom for University of Mount Olive senior Tyler Faircloth. Faircloth began working at Garrett…
Clayton To Explore Future Of Historic Robertson Mule Building
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton will host a public presentation focused on the history of the B.M. Robertson Mule Co. Building and possible future uses for the downtown…
