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Hazmat Crews Respond After Diesel Spill From Tanker Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A crash involving two commercial trucks Thursday morning shut down Brogden Road, sent one driver to the hospital, and triggered a hazardous materials response after diesel fuel…
Tractor-Trailer Carrying Potting Soil Overturns On I-40
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — An overturned tractor-trailer hauling potting soil blocked multiple lanes of Interstate 40 Thursday morning, causing significant traffic delays. The accident was reported around 9:10 a.m. on…
Pedestrian Critically Injured In Late-Night Four Oaks Crash
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A man in his 70s suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Four Oaks. The accident happened just before 10:00 p.m.…
Smithfield Homeowner Suffers Burns In House Fire
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield homeowner was hospitalized with burns after a fire heavily damaged his residence Wednesday night. Firefighters from Smithfield, Selma and Four Oaks responded to a reported…
Bridge, Roundabout Work In Benson Remains on Schedule
BENSON, N.C. — Motorists frustrated with detours around the N.C. 50 bridge at Interstate 95 Exit 79 may soon see an end in sight. The N.C. Department of Transportation said…
Benson Police, Parks & Rec Launch New Camp For Middle School Students
BENSON, N.C. — Local middle school students will have the opportunity to build friendships, develop leadership skills and connect with community leaders during a new summer program coming to Benson.…
Stein Appoints Johnston County Resident To State Geographic Information Council
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein has appointed Johnston County resident Joey T. Ennis to the North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council. He currently serves as chief information officer for…
Major EMS Response After Eight Injured In NC 96 Collision
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Eight people, including several young passengers, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in northern Johnston County. The collision occurred around 3:00 p.m. at the…
Hay Bales Fuel Grass Fire
CORINTH HOLDERS — Firefighters quickly contained a grass fire Wednesday afternoon that broke out near the Corinth Holders Fire station in northern Johnston County. The fire was reported around 4:40…
Deputies Execute Search Warrant At US 301 Property
SELMA, N.C. — Three people were arrested after Johnston County narcotics agents executed a search warrant at a Selma-area property and reportedly discovered methamphetamine, oxycodone and drug paraphernalia. The Johnston…
Another Solar Farm Targeted In Series Of Copper Thefts
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A third copper theft has been reported at a Johnston County solar farm, bringing the value of stolen materials in three recent cases to more than…
Youth Softball Spotlight Shines On Archer Lodge During District Tournament
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — Some of the top young softball players in eastern North Carolina will take the field in Archer Lodge as Johnston County Little League hosts the North…
