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Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion
Jeff Bass says disagreements over officer discretion and policing priorities contributed to his decision to medically retire. Town Manager Phillip McDaniel rejects the allegations, while Mayor Byron McAllister and Police…
Johnston Commissioners Advance Airport Tower, New DSS Building
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County commissioners approved funding for a new digital air traffic control tower, advanced plans for a new Department of Social Services headquarters and recognized a longtime…
Raleigh Road Railroad Crossing To Close July 27 For Maintenance
BENSON, N.C. — Motorists who travel Raleigh Road just off U.S. 301 near Benson should plan for detours as a railroad crossing will temporarily close for maintenance. The railroad crossing…
Illegal DMT Lab Discovered During Johnston County Drug Raid
BENSON, N.C. — A monthlong narcotics investigation led to the discovery of what authorities believe is only the fourth illegal DMT manufacturing lab ever seized in North Carolina. The Johnston…
Deputies Conduct Weeklong Sex Offender Compliance Operation Across Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A weeklong address verification operation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office resulted in four new warrants being sought against registered sex offenders accused of failing to report…
OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Global fuel handling systems manufacturer OPW is expanding its Johnston County operations, breaking ground Friday on a major addition to its facility near Johnston Regional Airport. Approximately…
Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers
BENSON, N.C. — Five local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from Eastern Carolina Medical Center and Dr. P.K. Vyas. The annual scholarship program recognizes graduating seniors from…
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Fifteen local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from the UNC Health Johnston Volunteers, continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of medical…
Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June
CLAYTON, N.C. — For the second time in less than two weeks, heavy rainfall has caused untreated wastewater to spill into Little Creek from the Town of Clayton’s Little Creek…
Pikeville Man Jailed On $1 Million Bond In Cocaine Trafficking Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Pikeville man is facing 21 felony drug charges following an investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force into cocaine distribution in the Fremont area. Authorities…
Suspect Wanted After Burglaries At Three Smithfield Businesses
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Police have identified a suspect wanted in connection with a series of overnight break-ins at three businesses in the 900 block of North Brightleaf Boulevard. Officers were…
Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in a case investigated by the Selma Police Department. On July 20, 2026,…
