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Wayne County Manager Presents Recommended Budget With No Tax Increase
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne County Manager Chip Crumpler presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on May 19, 2026. The proposed budget totals…
Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Heavy Traffic Delays
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – A three-vehicle crash east of Archer Lodge caused major traffic backups during the Tuesday evening commute. The collision happened in the 7000 block of Covered Bridge…
NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina House approved a series of proposed constitutional amendments Wednesday, including a measure aimed at limiting future increases in local property taxes. The proposal, contained…
Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during Commencement on May 19. The College honored the dedication, perseverance, and success of students completing their…
Wilson Man Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation Incident
KENLY, N.C. — What began as an attempted narcotics arrest at a Johnston County truck stop quickly turned into a chaotic confrontation involving damaged law enforcement vehicles, a foot chase…
Arrest Made Following Car Break-In Report In Micro
MICRO, N.C. — A Four Oaks man was arrested after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies investigated a reported vehicle break-in in the Town of Micro. The incident was reported around 12:03…
Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers
SMITHFIELD, NC – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its third annual Early Contract Signing Celebration on April 15. This year’s celebration hosted 18 JCPS educators signing one-year contracts in…
Clayton Police Hosting Annual Torch Run To Benefit Special Olympics
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Clayton Police Department will once again take to the streets of downtown Clayton as officers and community members participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run…
Family Member Charged In Clayton Area Burglary
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man is facing burglary charges after Johnston County authorities said he broke into a relative’s home and stole cash, jewelry and other items. The alleged…
Deputies Seize Meth, 64 Firearms During Search Warrant
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. — A southern Johnston County man is being held under a $1 million bond after authorities said a three-month undercover narcotics investigation allegedly uncovered methamphetamine trafficking activity…
Johnston County Proposed Budget Avoids Tax Increase But Relies On Reserves
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County residents would avoid a property tax increase under a proposed 2026-27 budget unveiled Monday, but the spending plan would rely on millions from reserves, postpone…
Smithfield Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Unchanged, Adds Fire Department Positions
Proposal maintains the 45-cent tax rate with no immediate utility increases SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Interim Town Manager Kimberly Pickett has presented a proposed balanced budget for the Town of Smithfield…
