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Former Smithfield Employee Faces 6 Charges Involving Minor
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A former Town of Smithfield employee has been arrested on six charges following an Erwin Police Department investigation into allegations involving a juvenile. James Tyndall, 34, of…
Three Arrested Following Princeton-Area Drug Investigation
PRINCETON, N.C. – Three people were arrested Sept. 3 after a three-month undercover investigation led Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents to a home on Wellons Boyette Road outside Princeton.…
Charges Dismissed Against Former Clayton High Basketball Coach
CLAYTON, N.C. – All charges have been dismissed against a former Clayton High School basketball coach who was arrested last year in connection with an alleged domestic incident in Wake…
State Fines Unlicensed Newton Grove Dog Boarding Facility After 5 Dogs Die
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. – The owner of an unlicensed in-home dog boarding operation in Sampson County has been assessed a $5,000 civil penalty following an investigation into the deaths of…
Selma Proclaims Sept. 7-13 First Responders Appreciation Week
SELMA, N.C. – Selma police officers and firefighters were recognized as town officials proclaimed Sept. 7-13 as First Responders Appreciation Week. A number of members of the Selma Police Department…
Final Downtown Clayton Concert Of 2026 Set For Sept. 11
CLAYTON, N.C. – Downtown Clayton will close out its 2026 concert season Friday, Sept. 11, with one final night of live music at Town Square. CD & The Mix will…
Camels Down No. 24 WCU 28-19 In Home Opener
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell rolled up more than 500 yards of total offense and held No. 24 Western Carolina to just one rushing yard, topping the visiting Catamounts 28-19…
You Decide: How Do Private And Public Companies Differ?
By Mike Walden The battle over whether capitalism or socialism is the best system for organizing our economy continues. In some localities, the debate is entering the test phase with…
Social Security Matters: Why Change Social Security Now? It’s A Working “Ponzi Scam”
By Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Dear Rusty: Maybe everybody has the same reaction that I do to Social Security insolvency. I do not understand a…
Severe Storms Pound Parts Of Johnston County Saturday
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Strong thunderstorms swept across Johnston County Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, large hail, downed trees and scattered power outages. In Smithfield, a large tree fell…
Lifelong Selma Resident Ruth Ray Appointed To Town Council
SELMA, N.C. – For Ruth Ray, serving the Town of Selma is nothing new. The 79-year-old lifelong resident spent 17 years as a full-time town employee, has served on the…
Johnston County Students Invited To Enter Attendance Poster Contest
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Preschool and elementary students across Johnston County are being invited to help spread the message that showing up for school matters. Read to Grow Johnston County…
