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Harnett County Teacher Jailed On Multiple Charges
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — A Harnett County school teacher was arrested Thursday following an investigation into illegal substances on campus, according to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Jocelyn Lee McArthur,…
New Industrial Park To Bring 150-200 Jobs To Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved plans for a new light industrial subdivision during its March 17 meeting, clearing the way for the development just outside town…
Dr. Ben Williams Appointed Wilson County Schools Superintendent
WILSON, N.C. – The Wilson County Board of Education has named Dr. Ben Williams as Superintendent of Wilson County Schools, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Williams is currently the Assistant…
Smithfield To Unveil New Greytown Landmark Sign With Ribbon Cutting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Town of Smithfield will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 1 to mark the installation of a new landmark sign recognizing the Greytown community. The ceremony is…
Scam Caller Posing As Deputy Costs Clayton Couple Thousands
CLAYTON — A Clayton couple lost $11,700 after falling victim to a jury duty scam involving a caller impersonating a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy. The incident was reported after the…
Major Goldsboro Route Will Be Improved
Berkeley Boulevard gets a $30.7 million makeover GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will widen and make other improvements to 2.4 miles of Berkeley Boulevard, which…
Rezoning Request For Proposed Townhome Development Denied
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council unanimously denied a request to rezone land for a proposed townhome development in their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) during its March 10 meeting. Godwin…
Drug Investigation Results In Arrests
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Four people were arrested March 20 after deputies executed a search warrant at a residence near the Wake County line, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Authorities Seize Drugs, Arrest Suspect In Kenly Raid
KENLY, N.C. – After a monthlong investigation, deputies moved in on a property in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 301 and arrested a man they allege had been selling…
Boys & Girls Club To Launch Expanded Programs At Sarah Yard Community Center
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously to allow the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County to use the Sarah Yard Community Center for after-school and summer…
Fellowship Masonic Lodge #84 Hosts Scholarship Breakfast March 28
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Fellowship Masonic Lodge #84 in Smithfield is gearing up for its annual pancake breakfast, a beloved community tradition that raises funds for the Evander S. Simpson…
Library Welcomes All Fiber Artists To The Table
CLAYTON – Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library is opening a new chapter for one of its most cherished programs. What began a little more than a decade ago as Knit Night…
