Wayne County Public Library Launches Art Smart Program
Library seeks to support children’s learning and local businesses during COVID-19
On November 1st, the Wayne County Public Library in partnership with the Wayne County...
Local Missionary Plans Repeat Trip To Africa
Brittany Howard took a life-changing trip to Africa six years ago.
In December, the pastor’s daughter is heading back to the continent for a much...
Pecan Growers Expect Plentiful Crop
After several years of weather-related setbacks, North Carolina pecan growers are reporting a strong crop. That is welcome news for farmers such as Tim...
Smithfield Woman Dies In Harnett County Crash
A Smithfield woman died and another woman was hospitalized with serious injuries following a Thursday evening crash near Angier.
Around 6 p.m. Candice Michelle Garner,...
Son Charged In Death Of 83 Year-Old Father
DUNN - A man wanted for the murder of his 83 year-old father was arrested Thursday night in southern Johnston County. On October 28th,...
Autopsy: Inmate Died From Drug Overdose
SMITHFIELD - An inmate who died this year had taken heroin and fentanyl. Guards at Johnston Correctional in Smithfield found the body of 49...
Commissioners Reject 467 Unit Housing Development
Johnston County Commissioners have rejected plans for a 467 unit housing development on a dead end road near the Wake County line.
In a unanimous...
Wayne County Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison
RALEIGH – A Wayne County man was sentenced today to 204 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more...
N.C. Supreme Court Races Tight, But GOP Surprise With Lead Over Democrats
By Kari Travis
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A record 5.5 million or so votes have been cast in North Carolina, and Republicans are days away...
Pair Arrested At Hotel
Two people were arrested on felony charges after Johnston County deputies responded to a Cleveland area motel late-Wednesday. Deputies responded to the WoodSpring Suites...