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Two Face Charges After Allegedly Living In Vacant Home
BENSON, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested after authorities say they unlawfully moved into a vacant home in the Benson area. The incident was reported around 11:11 p.m. on April…
JCPS 2026 Teacher Of The Year Named
SMITHFIELD, NC – On April 21, 2026, James Johnson was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2026 Teacher of the Year during the 32nd Annual Flame for Learning Award Ceremony. …
Wilson’s Mills Adopts Council-Manager Form Of Government
Leighanna Worley named first town manager WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — The Town of Wilson’s Mills has adopted a council-manager form of government, formally shifting administrative authority from elected officials to…
Comets Take Easter Tournament Title With Three Straight Wins
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Clayton High School captured the Johnston County Easter Baseball Tournament title, finishing a three-game run with a decisive win over host South Johnston. The tournament, held…
Search Warrant Nets Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl At Kenly-Area Home, JCSO Says
KENLY, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Wednesday at a residence outside of Kenly following a month-long undercover narcotics investigation. Investigators said narcotics agents served…
Clayton Inspires Future Leaders On Take Your Child To Work Day
CLAYTON, N.C. – Six-year-old Emmitt Shelton is heading home from the Clayton Fire Department with a big dream: one day, he wants to be a firefighter. During Take Your Child…
Man Arrested After Brief Vehicle Chase
SELMA, N.C. — A Selma man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants was arrested after leading Johnston County deputies on a brief vehicle pursuit, authorities said. On April 16 around 10…
Man Accused Of Drug Sales Near Child Care Center
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been charged following an undercover investigation into alleged drug sales near a child care center, police said. Tyree Lamar Covington, 37, of Berkshire…
Benson Man Faces Felony Charges In ATV Theft Case
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man is facing felony charges after deputies say he stole two four-wheelers and later sold them to a scrap yard. According to the Johnston County…
Man Wanted Since 2023 Arrested, Facing Additional Charges
BENSON, N.C. — A Johnston County man wanted on outstanding felony drug charges was arrested during a traffic stop. Mark Galen Dean, 48, of Angier, was taken into custody around…
Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road Coming To Benson Grove Baptist Church
BENSON, N.C. — A local gospel music concert is scheduled at Benson Grove Baptist Church, featuring Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road in a live performance open to the public. The…
Commissioners Approve Second Water Plant Design, $67M Bond Issuance
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners on April 20 heard proposals on land conservation, infrastructure expansion and long-term county planning, including steps toward a second water treatment…
