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USPS Announces Temporary 8% Price Hike For Priority Mail And Other Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service has announced an 8% increase in prices for certain shipping services, citing rising transportation costs and the need to align rates with market…
Smithfield Dog Owner Cited After Pit Bull Injures Multiple Victims
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A dog allegedly linked to two separate biting incidents in Smithfield has been seized after authorities say five people were injured over the course of several weeks.…
Selma Council Approves Policy Changes, Infrastructure Funding Request
SELMA, N.C. — The Selma Town Council voted to apply for a $3 million grant to upgrade the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its March 10 meeting, while also approving…
Community Basketball Games To Honor Local Soldier’s Legacy
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A community basketball event honoring the legacy of a former local student-athlete and soldier will return this weekend at Smithfield-Selma High School. The Jeffery Isaiah David Memorial…
Governor Leads Rural Listening Session In Sampson County
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – On Wednesday, Governor Stein joined business leaders, local elected officials, and other leaders in Clinton for his second of a series of Rural Listening Sessions. The…
Man Wanted In Johnston County Captured After Harnett County Chase
LILLINGTON, N.C. — A man wanted by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office for assault on a law enforcement officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a vehicle pursuit through Harnett County,…
Neuse Charter Freshman Sets NCHSAA Single-Season Scoring Record
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Neuse Charter School has announced that freshman standout Jeremiah Edwards has set a new North Carolina High School Athletic Association record for the most points scored in…
Cleveland FFA Chapter Wins State Agricultural Sales Competition
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The Cleveland High School FFA Chapter earned first place in the North Carolina FFA Association Agricultural Sales Senior Division Career Development Event on March 11, 2026,…
Officials: Ignore Suspicious Toll And Court Payment Texts Hitting Cell Phones
RALEIGH, N.C. — Residents across Wake, Johnston and nearby counties are receiving fraudulent text messages claiming they owe money for overdue tolls or traffic violations, officials warn. The messages often…
JCPS Honors Top Staff At First Employee Of The Year Ceremony
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) honored 26 employees in various roles throughout the school district at the inaugural Spotlight on Excellence Employee of the Year Ceremony. Honorees…
Clayton Library Makes Family History Easier To Explore
CLAYTON, NC – Every family has a story, and the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library now makes uncovering those stories easier. The library’s new obituary index allows researchers to search local death…
Johnston County Man Notches $100,000 Scratch-Off Win
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Jimmy Batten of Kenly North Carolina tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 top prize. Batten bought his lucky $100,000 Cash…
