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Former Benson Police Officer Charged With Rape, Kidnapping
BENSON, N.C. — A former Benson police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, following an investigation by the North Carolina State…
UTV Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — A 26-year-old man was killed and a passenger seriously injured Tuesday evening after a utility terrain vehicle crashed and overturned near Dunn, according to the North…
Smithfield Selects New Community Park Site For Tobs Stadium, Reversing Course Again
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Town of Smithfield has selected a new site for its long-debated baseball stadium, returning the project to Community Park just weeks after abandoning plans to build…
KS Bank Expanding To Lillington
SMITHFIELD, NC – KS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, NC. The bank recently purchased property at 709 W. Front Street in Lillington, where it intends…
Proposed Truck Storage Yard Rejected By Selma Town Board
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council unanimously denied a request to allow a commercial equipment storage lot following a public hearing. The decision came after an April 14 hearing…
Narcotics Agents Seize Meth, Weapons During Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested and narcotics and firearms were seized during the execution of a Johnston County Sheriff’s Office search warrant. On April 16, sheriff’s narcotics…
Clayton Names New Parks & Rec Assistant Director
CLAYTON, NC – The Town of Clayton has named Lauren Box as its new Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, bringing more than 15 years of experience supporting programs, staff, and…
Danger In The Skies: Laser Pointed At Life Flight Helicopter Near Johnston Airport
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A potentially deadly act is under investigation after a laser was pointed at a medical helicopter during its landing approach in Johnston County — the third such…
Scoot Frozen Lemonade Reaches Nationwide Target Launch
By Mary Michael Wood NC Department of Agriculture SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – Target shoppers will soon find a Got to Be NC product on shelves nationwide. Scoot Frozen Lemonade, launched…
Detectives Probe $9K Theft From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a local auto business that resulted in thousands of dollars in stolen equipment. The break-in was discovered Friday morning,…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Rollover Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 25-year-old man is in custody following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash Monday evening in Johnston County. The incident began around 7:25…
Selma Approves Electric Rate Hike For Residential, Commercial Customers
SELMA, N.C. – Town of Selma residential and commercial customers will soon pay more for electricity after the Town Council unanimously approved a rate increase that takes effect in May.…
