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Dunn Police: Gang Member Charged With Drug Trafficking
DUNN, N.C. – A Dunn man already on federal supervision and house arrest for a prior drug sentence is facing new trafficking charges following a multi-agency narcotics investigation, according to…
Study Recommends Smithfield Electric Rate Increases Totaling About 12.6% Over Five Years
No Rate Hike Approved, But Smithfield Study Recommends Five Years Of Increases SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A consultant hired by the Town of Smithfield is recommending a series of electric rate…
$43,000 Tax Fight: Johnston County, Realty Company And Bank Clash In Court
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Johnston County is seeking more than $43,000 in a property tax lawsuit against Central Carolina Realty of Raleigh, but both the real estate company and a…
Former Mayor, Town Administrator Receives Long Leaf Pine Award
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Former Archer Lodge Mayor and Town Administrator Mike Gordon has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of decades of military, civic…
Deputies: Man Fired Gun At Acquaintance During Argument
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. –– A 43-year-old man was arrested after deputies said he fired a handgun at an acquaintance during an argument inside a southern Johnston County home. The Johnston…
Online Suitor Promised Marriage, Took Thousands From 83-Year-Old Woman
JOHNSTON COUNTY – An 83-year-old Johnston County woman lost $4,500 after an online acquaintance professed his love, talked about marriage, then convinced her he needed money before he could travel…
Benson School Faculty, Staff Reunion Set For Oct. 10
BENSON, N.C. – Former faculty and staff members who served at Benson Primary, Benson Elementary and Benson Middle schools are invited to attend a reunion Saturday, Oct. 10. The gathering…
Unresolved Tuition Dispute Follows Former Benson Manager To Smithfield
Town of Benson paid $9,768.97 toward Kimberly Pickett’s MPA, later demanded money back; Pickett contends a subsequent town manager contract eliminated the repayment obligation BENSON — A year after the…
Selma Manufacturer Competing In Statewide ‘Coolest Thing’ Contest
SELMA, N.C. – A product made in downtown Selma is among 88 entries competing for statewide recognition in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in NC contest. Lynx Defense has been…
Work Begins On $12.3 Million Covered Bridge Road Project
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Construction began Tuesday on a $12.3 million project to widen a section of Covered Bridge Road in the Archer Lodge area. The N.C. Department of Transportation…
Deputies Recover Lost Laptop, Charge Princeton Man With Felony
PRINCETON, N.C. – An 18-year-old Johnston County man mistakenly drove away with his laptop sitting on top of his car. Within hours, the computer had been recovered and a Princeton…
Four Oaks Acorn Festival Returns Sept. 12
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – The Four Oaks Acorn Festival will return to downtown Four Oaks Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing a classic car and truck show, children’s activities, vendors, food trucks…
