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Smithfield Ticket Produces $200,000 Powerball Winner
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A Four Oaks man is celebrating a big lottery win after turning a $3 Powerball ticket into a $200,000 prize. Ronald Baggett purchased the lucky Quick Pick…
Two Kenly Residents Lose More Than $33,000 In Separate Scams
KENLY, N.C. — Two Kenly residents lost a combined $33,500 in separate scams reported just days apart, prompting another warning from the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office for residents to verify…
Selma Railroad Days 5K Celebrates 50 Years This September
SELMA, N.C. — One of North Carolina’s oldest and most recognizable road races will mark a major milestone this fall as the 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club/Selma Railroad Days…
NCDA Confirms First Finding Of Yellow-Legged Hornets, Asks Beekeepers To Watch For Predator Hornet
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in the state, in Matthews.…
Johnston County Firefighter Charged With Indecent Liberties, Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County firefighter has been fired after being arrested on felony charges alleging he took indecent liberties with a child and possessed sexually exploitative material involving…
Princeton Search Warrant Nets Three Arrests, Meth, Firearms And Animal Cruelty Charges
PRINCETON, N.C. — A Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of three people after deputies reportedly discovered suspected liquid methamphetamine, a dozen firearms, and animals living…
Smithfield Renews Downtown Development Contract Amid Push to Rebuild Business Trust
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Just weeks after downtown business owners expressed frustration over communication, foot traffic and business recruitment, the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation returned to the Smithfield Town Council with…
Two Smithfield Food Lion Associates Honored For 40 Years Of Service
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Two longtime Food Lion associates have been recognized for reaching an impressive career milestone with the grocery retailer. Ronnie Holloman, a produce sales associate, and John Creech,…
Gov. Stein Appoints Two Johnston County Residents To State Boards
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein has appointed two Johnston County residents to serve on state boards and commissions. Dunn Police Chief Lynn Gay was appointed to the North Carolina…
Report: Most County Buildings Rated Good To Fair, But Some Need Major Investment
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Most Johnston County-owned buildings are in good or fair condition, but a handful of aging facilities will require significant investment in the coming years to avoid more…
Mayor’s Vote Clears Major Hurdle For Smithfield Baseball Stadium
Mayor Andy Moore Breaks Tie Vote To Approve Rezoning For Future Smithfield Baseball Stadium SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After months of public debate over the future home of the Smithfield Tobs…
Smithfield Council Approves $250,000 Fire Department Radio Purchase, Water Infrastructure And Traffic Safety Grants
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council approved several items on its consent agenda July 21, including a $250,000 contract to replace the Fire Department’s aging portable radios, resolutions supporting…
