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Smithfield Man Rearrested, Linked To More Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD – A man arrested late last month after allegedly being found inside a stranger’s vehicle has been rearrested and is now linked by police to several additional incidents. Smithfield…
Mayor Fleta Byrd, Longtime Wilson’s Mills Public Servant, Dies At 77
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. – Wilson’s Mills Mayor Fleta Byrd, a longtime community leader who had been involved with the town since its incorporation, died Sunday, Aug. 16. She was 77.…
Smithfield Man Dies In Accidental Drowning
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Authorities have identified a 27-year-old man who drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in a pond on Galilee Road. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as…
Four Now Charged In Armed Robbery Of 78-Year-Old Princeton Man
PRINCETON, N.C. – Three more people have been arrested in connection with the June armed robbery of a 78-year-old man inside his Princeton-area home, bringing the total number of defendants…
Man Charged After Brightspeed Cable Stolen Near Benson
BENSON, N.C. – An alert citizen who reported suspicious activity near N.C. 50 South helped Johnston County sheriff’s deputies arrest a man accused of cutting and stealing communications cable containing…
Motorcyclist Taken To WakeMed After Sunday Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Sunday afternoon in a collision with an SUV at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Road and Linville Lane. The N.C. State Highway…
Clayton Native Builds His Future Close To Home
CLAYTON, N.C. – Parker Mann spends his summer walking construction sites across the Town where he grew up, learning firsthand how buildings are inspected and how those inspections help keep…
Contract Applications Sought To Operate Angier License Plate Agency
ANGIER, N.C. – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA) in Angier. In North Carolina, NCDMV oversees…
Clayton Resident Pat LeGrand Announces Virtual Town Hall Series
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Clayton resident Pat LeGrand, the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 10, has announced a series of virtual town halls for Johnston County residents ahead of…
August Utility Bills Include New Tiered Residential Water Rates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Residential customers may notice a slight difference in their typical utility bills this month as bills begin reflecting the new tiered water rate structure. The tiered water…
Clayton Parks & Rec Believes Everyone Deserves A Place To Play
CLAYTON, N.C. – From Sensory Kits at community events to quieter ways to enjoy the Town’s Independence Day Fireworks Display, Clayton Parks and Recreation is helping more residents take part…
Commissioners To Review Subdivision Rules, Mass Gathering Permit Changes
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners will meet twice Monday, Aug. 17, with development regulations, proposed changes to the county’s mass gathering ordinance and several public hearings…
