Tuesday, May 7, 2024


Musical Equipment Stolen During Church Break-In

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A Johnston County church was targeted by thieves. It happened Jan. 29th or 30th at the New Life Community Church at 15238 Highway 39...

Suspect In Custody Accused Of Murdering Family Member

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MIDDLESEX - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a woman found shot to death inside her rural home this morning...

State Highway Patrol Commander Announces Retirement

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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety today announced the retirement of Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Jr. State Highway Patrol commander. Colonel McNeill has...

Princeton’s Adam Casey Signs With Barton College

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Adam Casey, a senior at Princeton High School, has signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track for Barton College...

Harnett County Bridge Will Be Replaced

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Work will start this spring to replace a 56-year-old bridge five miles south of Fuquay-Varina. Fred Smith Co. of Raleigh will demolish and construct a...

Benson Woman Charged With Identity Theft

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A Benson woman was arrested February 23rd on felony identity theft charges.  Monica Sykes Shultz, of Mamie Road, was held on a $100,000 bond. According...

General Assembly To Again Consider Expanding Gun Rights In Churches

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By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The General Assembly is again considering a mild expansion of gun rights in this legislative session, a...

Smithfield Council Approves Vehicle, Equipment Purchases

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The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved the purchase of $92,683 in equipment and vehicles during their February 2021 meeting. A bid was awarded to Capital...

Lillington Man Says $200,000 Prize Is ‘A Big Blessing’

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Christopher Thomas of Lillington tried his luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and took home a $200,000 prize. “It’s a big blessing,” Thomas said Tuesday...

Smithfield Business Break-In Reported

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A Smithfield business was broken into early this morning (Thursday). The Johnston County Sheriff's Office responded to a 2:36am burglar alarm at East Coast...