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Clayton Creates A Sensory-Friendly Way To Enjoy Holiday Tradition
CLAYTON, N.C. – Holiday traditions can bring bright lights and excited crowds with plenty happening all around. For some individuals and families, though, that kind of busy setting can make…
School Board Reviews Improvement Plan Focused On Achievement, Opportunity Gaps
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools presented its 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan to the Board of Education on October 13, outlining districtwide academic gains while identifying areas where additional support…
Two Johnston County Residents Lose $39,110 In SECU Impersonation Scams
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two Johnston County residents lost a combined $39,110 after falling victim to similar scams this month involving callers who claimed to work for State Employees’ Credit Union.…
Driver Found Guilty In Fatal Downtown Smithfield Pedestrian Crash
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A Wayne County man has been found guilty and sentenced to 24 days in jail for a September crash that killed a 76-year-old Smithfield woman as she…
NCDOT Awards Contract To Resurface 13 Johnston County Roads
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Thirteen secondary roads covering about 30 miles in Johnston County will be resurfaced under a new N.C. Department of Transportation contract recently approved. S.T. Wooten of…
Police: Wrong-Way Pickup Struck Motorcycle In Fatal US 70 Crash
GOLDSBORO – A 41-year-old Mt. Olive man was killed Tuesday afternoon when police said a pickup traveling the wrong way on US 70 struck his motorcycle. Goldsboro Police responded to…
Man Charged With Going Armed To Terror Of People Near Benson
BENSON – A Johnston County man was arrested Friday afternoon after deputies responded to a report of a man walking in the roadway carrying an AR-15-style rifle. The incident was…
Man Accused Of Threatening Hotel Clerk, Pulling Fire Alarm To Summon Officers
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Raleigh man told deputies he intentionally pulled a hotel fire alarm because he wanted law enforcement to arrive faster, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…
20-Year-Old Injured In Accidental Shooting
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating an accidental shooting that sent a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man to the hospital Monday afternoon. Smithfield Police were called to Johnston Health around 2:45 p.m. after…
Deputies Investigate Break-In At Johnston County Church
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a weekend break-in at a church in the Cleveland community. The pastor of Glorious Church of Raleigh discovered the break-in…
Donation Covers Fall Festival Admission For 1,000 Four Oaks Elementary Students
FOUR OAKS — Admission to this year’s Four Oaks Elementary School Fall Festival will be covered for 1,000 students following a $5,000 donation to the school PTA. The Fall Festival…
Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Plans Halloween Fundraiser
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Johnston County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its inaugural Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, with proceeds benefiting programs serving…
