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Child Dies, Three Hospitalized In Dunn Apartment Fire
DUNN, N.C. — A child died and three other people were hospitalized following a Saturday night apartment fire in Dunn, according to information reported by ABC11. The fire was reported…
Johnston County 12U All-Stars Open State Tournament Monday In Archer Lodge
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — Fresh off one of the most dominant district tournament performances in recent memory, the Johnston County Little League 12U All-Star softball team will begin its pursuit…
Authorities Investigating Death After Body Found In Parked Vehicle
CLAYTON, N.C. — A 24-year-old person was found dead inside a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Clayton in what police say appears to be a suicide. Officers with the Clayton Police…
4-Year-Old Removed From Home During Johnston Drug Investigation Dies
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A four-year-old boy who was removed from a Johnston County home during a narcotics investigation earlier this week died Saturday while staying with a grandparent, prompting…
WWII Vet Turns 100 On Nation’s 250th Birthday
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn DUNN, N.C. – Sherrill Allen Pope is turning 100 years old on the day America will celebrate its 250th anniversary July 4 and…
Selma Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Family Dollar Robbery Suspect
SELMA, N.C. — Selma Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to rob the Family Dollar on North Pollock Street Friday afternoon before fleeing the store empty-handed. The…
EDITORIAL: When Commissioners Vote On Their Own Pay, Transparency Should Come First
By Mickey Lamm Editor, JoCoReport Johnston County commissioners were well within their legal authority to approve pay raises for themselves as part of the county’s newly adopted $434.9 million budget.…
Johnston County Author Celebrates America’s 250th With New Children’s Book
KENLY, N.C. — A Johnston County native is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the release of the latest installment in his popular children’s book series. Justin Williams Pope, a Kenly…
Forged Check Investigation Leads Detectives To Suspect
CLAYTON, N.C. — An investigation into a counterfeit check cashed at a bank in the Flowers community has resulted in the arrest of a Fayetteville man on multiple felony charges.…
Johnston County Jobless Rate Holds At 3.0%
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County continues to have one of North Carolina’s strongest job markets, posting one of the state’s lowest unemployment rates in May and outperforming each of its…
Johnston DSS Takes Custody Of Three Children Following Sheriff’s Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Three young children were removed from a Four Oaks home Wednesday after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies executing a narcotics search warrant allegedly discovered illegal drugs, drug…
Johnston Deputies Investigating Second Wave of Car Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Less than two weeks after the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a string of vehicle break-ins near Selma,…
