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NC Freedom Fest Returns
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – NC Freedom Fest is making its return, and this year’s celebration is set to be one of the most meaningful yet. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Downtown…
Customer Accused Of Throwing Hand Sanitizer At Store Employee
SMITHFIELD, N.C. –– Police are investigating an alleged assault on an employee at a Smithfield business after a customer reportedly threw a bottle of hand sanitizer at the worker. The…
Johnston County Telework Records Raise Questions About Who Is Really Working From Home
Johnston County Had No Central Count Of Teleworkers Until JoCoReport Asked SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Commission Chairman Patrick Harris says the County Manager should have a clear understanding of…
JCPS Reaches 12-Year High In Academic Performance
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Public Schools posted gains in student proficiency, graduation rates and school performance during the 2025-26 school year, according to newly released state accountability data. Overall…
Driver Charged After Allegedly Leaving Crash Scene With Injured Child
SMITHFIELD, N.C. –– A Benson man is facing multiple charges after police said he wrecked a pickup on Wal-Pat Road, left the scene with two children and was later located…
KS Bank Launches Pet Supply Drive To Support Local Animal Shelters
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – KS Bank is inviting their customers and community to help make a difference in the lives of shelter animals through its Pet Supply Donation Drive, benefiting animal…
Dunn Police: Gang Member Charged With Drug Trafficking
DUNN, N.C. – A Dunn man already on federal supervision and house arrest for a prior drug sentence is facing new trafficking charges following a multi-agency narcotics investigation, according to…
Study Recommends Smithfield Electric Rate Increases Totaling About 12.6% Over Five Years
No Rate Hike Approved, But Smithfield Study Recommends Five Years Of Increases SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A consultant hired by the Town of Smithfield is recommending a series of electric rate…
$43,000 Tax Fight: Johnston County, Realty Company And Bank Clash In Court
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Johnston County is seeking more than $43,000 in a property tax lawsuit against Central Carolina Realty of Raleigh, but both the real estate company and a…
Former Mayor, Town Administrator Receives Long Leaf Pine Award
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Former Archer Lodge Mayor and Town Administrator Mike Gordon has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of decades of military, civic…
Deputies: Man Fired Gun At Acquaintance During Argument
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. –– A 43-year-old man was arrested after deputies said he fired a handgun at an acquaintance during an argument inside a southern Johnston County home. The Johnston…
Online Suitor Promised Marriage, Took Thousands From 83-Year-Old Woman
JOHNSTON COUNTY – An 83-year-old Johnston County woman lost $4,500 after an online acquaintance professed his love, talked about marriage, then convinced her he needed money before he could travel…
