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Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With SUV
DUNN, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in northern Sampson County, outside of Dunn. According to Sgt. Ashley…
Multi-County Chase Ends In Southern Johnston County Crash
BENSON, N.C. — A driver was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after leading law enforcement officers on a multi-county pursuit that ended with a crash in the Meadow community…
NCDOT Announces 45-Day Closure Of N.C. 50 Bridge Over I-95 In Benson
Bridge Closure, Detours Planned as I-95 Widening Project Advances BENSON, N.C. — Motorists traveling through Benson will soon encounter major traffic changes as construction crews continue work on widening Interstate…
Rusty Daniels In Pursuit Of First Southern National Championship
Daniels has won championships at three North Carolina tracks LUCAMA, N.C. – Rusty Daniels sits just two points out of first place in the KONI Charger championship standings heading into…
Farmland Preservation Advocacy Day Draws Around 150 Advocates
RALEIGH, N.C. – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, NC Department of Agriculture Farmland Preservation staff and stakeholders from across the state gathered in Raleigh Wednesday to highlight the importance of farmland…
When Cornwallis First Invaded Carolina
By John Hood RALEIGH — Most Americans know that George Washington was not only the first president elected under the United States Constitution but also the general placed in overall…
‘Death By 1,000 Cuts’: Benson Manager Blames Years Of Overspending For Crisis
Proposal includes personnel freezes, department restructuring and renewed focus on rebuilding reserves BENSON, N.C. – Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout told town leaders Tuesday night the Town of Benson is…
Smithfield-Selma Senior Selected For Elite Morehead-Cain Scholarship Program
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County student has been selected as part of the Morehead-Cain Foundation’s Class of 2030 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, joining a…
Johnston County Mother Shares Son’s Story While Advocating For Disability Services
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Clayton mother is sharing her family’s story in hopes of bringing attention to the growing number of North Carolina families waiting for disability services and struggling…
Johnston County Investigators Charge Middlesex Man In Shooting Case
MIDDLESEX, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting in northeastern Johnston County. Deputies responded around 1:08 a.m. Tuesday to a reported…
Top-Tier Ratings Will Deliver Savings to Johnston County Taxpayers
SMITHFIELD, N.C.- Credit-rating firms have given top grades to Johnston County’s next borrowing. “Achieving top-tier credit ratings translates directly into real savings for Johnston County taxpayers through lower interest costs,”…
GoFundMe Created To Help Johnston County Mother, Daughters After Devastating Fire
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help a Johnston County mother and her two young daughters after a weekend fire destroyed their home and nearly…
