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Wilson Warbirds Opening Day Sellout Sets The Tone For Historic Season
Warbirds First Home Game Officially Sold Out WILSON, N.C. — The Wilson Warbirds have officially sold out their Opening Day matchup against the Hill City Howlers, marking a milestone for…
Smithfield Council Approves $350,000 Land Deal Behind Closed Doors
County commissioner profits from property sale, says transaction followed all legal requirements SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A recent land purchase by the Smithfield Town Council is drawing scrutiny for possible violations…
Federal Search Warrants Served At Adjacent Johnston County Homes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Federal authorities executed search warrants at two adjacent homes in Johnston County on Monday morning, leading to the arrests of two men on firearms charges. The warrants…
Fire Damages Home In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A home in Smithfield was damaged by a fire Tuesday morning. The blaze broke out at a residence on British Court, off Country Club Road. Fire crews…
Campbell Releases 2026 CAA Football Game Times
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Campbell University has announced kickoff times for its 2026 home games and Coastal Athletic Association matchups. The Camels will open their home schedule Sept. 5 against…
Hundreds Attend NCWorks Job Fair At Johnston Community College
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — About 200 job seekers met with dozens of employers during a recent job fair at Johnston Community College aimed at connecting local residents with available positions across…
Aging Smithfield Pump Station Set For $4.1M Rebuild
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council has approved a contract to rebuild Pump Station #1, located at 240 W. Market Street, a project town officials say is needed because…
Clayton High DECA Students Earn Recognition At North Carolina Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Members of the Clayton High School chapter of North Carolina DECA joined more than 6,000 high school students studying business, finance, hospitality and marketing at the annual…
Letter To The Editor: Save Our Historic Fremont School
Fremont Elementary School has been a part of our community’s story for more than a century. Built in 1923 through the dedication and generosity of Fremont’s citizens, the school has…
State Troopers Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision
SELMA, N.C. — A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning in a collision on Buffalo Road, according to authorities. The accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Buffalo…
Update: I-95 Near Dunn Reopens Following Fiery Early Morning Crash
UPDATE: Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Dunn have reopened. DUNN, N.C. (AP) — An early morning crash involving a tractor-trailer and a vehicle fire shut down a stretch of…
Social Security Matters – When Should I Apply For Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I was born on January 1st, 1958, so…
