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Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest Of Smithfield Man
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A narcotics investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at a Smithfield-area home and the arrest of a 39-year-old man on multiple drug charges. On…
Sen. Benton Sawrey Selected For New Health Care Affordability Commission
RALEIGH, N.C. — Senator Benton Sawrey (R-Johnston) has been appointed to a newly created commission charged with developing recommendations to make health care more affordable for North Carolinians. Governor Josh…
Advanced Teaching Roles Program Coming To Johnston County Public Schools
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County Public Schools will soon join 34 other school districts and more than 600 schools participating in North Carolina’s nationally recognized Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) program…
Kellen Smith Presented With The 2026 Sam Narron Baseball Award
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The 2026 Sam Narron Baseball Award was presented to recent South Johnston High graduate Kellen Smith. For the past 30 years, the prestigious award has been presented…
Woman Says Drug Deal Turned Into Robbery
BENSON, N.C. — What allegedly began as an illegal drug transaction ended with a robbery investigation Saturday night in southern Johnston County. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a…
Father Accused Of Stealing Cash From Autistic Son
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Wayne County man has been charged after authorities say he stole cash from his own autistic son. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the incident…
Deputies: Two Juveniles Linked To Pool Burglary And Middle School Vandalism
GRANTHAM, N.C. — Two juveniles have been charged following an investigation into a break-in at the Grantham community pool and a separate vandalism incident at a nearby middle school. According…
Two Johnston Jail Inmates Charged After Alleged Cell Assault
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Two inmates at the Johnston County Detention Center are facing additional felony charges after authorities say they severely assaulted a fellow inmate inside a jail cell Sunday…
BBB Shares Consumer Tips To Safely Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
RALEIGH, N.C. – This Independence Day marks 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. Many have made plans to celebrate and capitalize on this landmark holiday. Better Business…
Johnston Commissioners Approve Their Own 5% Pay Raise
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County commissioners have approved a 5 percent pay raise for themselves as part of the county’s new $434.9 million budget, which takes effect July 1. The…
Council Member Supports New Town Manager But Questions Employment Contract
SELMA, N.C. — After the Selma Town Council voted 4-1 to hire Phillip McDaniel as the town’s next manager, Councilmember Susan Watson is explaining why she cast the lone dissenting…
Man Accused Of Cutting Fence, Stealing Copper From Solar Facility
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Security cameras helped Johnston County detectives identify a suspect accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wire from a local solar energy facility. The…
