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Four Oaks Man Killed In I-40 Rollover Crash Near Benson
BENSON, N.C. – A Johnston County man was killed Friday afternoon following a crash near Benson, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded around 4:13 p.m. to…
Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Fatal Stabbing Of Gas Station Employee
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Johnston County jury has convicted a man in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old employee at a Murphy USA gas station near the Interstate…
Highway Patrol: Driver Ejected In Johnston County Collision
KENLY, N.C. — Two drivers were hospitalized Thursday morning following a three-vehicle collision near Kenly that resulted in one driver being ejected from his vehicle, according to the North Carolina…
One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments
SELMA, N.C. — One person was injured and another taken into custody following a cutting Friday morning at an apartment complex in Selma. The incident was reported shortly before 11…
Rose Dairy Farm Land Transfer Marks Conservation Milestone For Johnston County
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — More than 300 acres of farmland, wetlands and forest in Johnston County will soon become the county’s first publicly owned nature preserve under a partnership announced…
Coats Police Officer Charged In 2025 Shooting Incident
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — A Coats police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred last year at a convenience store in Harnett County.…
Benson Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager Resign Amid Turmoil
BENSON, N.C. — Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout and Assistant Town Manager Calla Godwin have both resigned from their positions following days of controversy surrounding town leadership and ongoing tensions…
Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge this week sentenced Otha Gatlin, 48, of Selma, to over 15 years in federal prison for selling crack cocaine, possession with intent to sell…
Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees
SELMA, N.C. – The Town of Selma is proposing a $31.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that would keep the property tax rate unchanged while increasing water and…
Slow-Speed Moped Chase Ends Right Where Suspect Promised
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A late-night pursuit in southern Johnston County may not have broken any speed records, but it still ended with multiple charges for a Four Oaks man.…
Johnston Commissioners Review Budget, Approve Rose Dairy Park Land Transfer
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide range of issues during its May 18 public meeting, including a proposed $421.9 million budget, future park development,…
State Investigation Finds Multiple Violations At Wayne County Animal Shelter
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has assessed a $2,900 civil penalty against the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center following an investigation…
