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Harnett Detectives Arrest Two Men Following NC SBI Cybertip Investigation
ERWIN, N.C. – The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men May 7 following an investigation involving cybertips received through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. On March 9,…
Johnston County Man Arrested For Sex Offender Violation
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry has been arrested on a charge of failing to report a change of address.…
Police: Repeat Offender Faces Habitual DWI Charge After Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man with multiple prior driving while impaired convictions is facing a habitual DWI charge following his latest arrest, during which police say he refused to…
Selma Police Arrest Driver After Flat Tire Draws Attention
SELMA, N.C. — A flat tire — and eventually a missing wheel — led to the arrest of a Smithfield woman early Saturday morning in Selma. Around 12:40 a.m. on…
Former NFL Star To Speak At UMO Commencement
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that former NFL star and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday will serve as the keynote speaker for its spring…
Deputies: $180,000 In Drugs Seized During Johnston County Search
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man faces multiple felony drug charges after authorities allegedly uncovered a large-scale marijuana packaging and distribution operation during a search of his residence.…
LGC Approves Johnston County School Bonds
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Local Government Commission (LGC) on Tuesday approved multiple financing requests, with Johnston County receiving the largest local allocation for school construction and refinancing. Johnston County was…
Woman Faces Charges After Incident With First Responders
BENSON, N.C. — A routine emergency medical response in Benson turned violent, leading to the arrest of a local woman on multiple charges, according to authorities. Johnston County EMS and…
Downtown Smithfield Unveils New Brand As Part Of Ongoing Revitalization Efforts
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield is stepping into a new chapter with the launch of a refreshed brand identity and a brand-new website designed to better showcase the district and…
Glendale Chapel Recreation Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Athletic Field
KENLY, N.C. – Glendale Chapel Recreation, at 1600 Glendale Road, celebrated the grand opening of its new multi-use field May 3, welcoming the community with four t-ball games on the…
Voters Likely To Approve Tax Limitation
By John Hood RALEIGH — If Speaker Destin Hall and other leaders of the House of Representatives get their way — and I strongly suspect they will — voters will…
Justin Vause Named Selma Police Chief
SELMA, N.C. – Justin Vause has been named Chief of Police for the Town of Selma, bringing nearly two decades of experience across all areas of public safety and a…
