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Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery
SELMA, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Kenly man who investigators say was lured from a motel to a home…
Electric Substation Project Tops List Of Smithfield Council Approvals
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a series of contracts during its July 7 meeting, highlighted by a $5.28 million purchase of equipment for a major electric…
UPDATE: Clayton Moves Popsicles In The Park To July 30
CLAYTON, N.C. — Families planning to attend Popsicles in the Park this week will have to wait a little longer. Due to the forecast for rain on Thursday, July 23…
Tobacco Farm Life Museum To Host Exhibit, Program To Honor 90th Anniversary Of The Green Book
KENLY, N.C. – A traveling exhibit and virtual program that commemorate the 90th anniversary of the publication of the “Negro Motorist Green Book” are being showcased at a local museum.…
Bird Bath Bandits Ruffle Feathers In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — It’s not every day someone steals a concrete bird bath. It’s even more unusual when two disappear from the same neighborhood. Smithfield police are investigating a pair…
Smithfield Holds Ribbon Cutting For 7 Brew Coffee
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Town of Smithfield held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 7 to mark the opening of 7 Brew Coffee at 1266 N. Brightleaf Blvd. Representatives from the Triangle…
Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — After years of planning and construction, Johnston County is ready to open the gates to its first regional park. County leaders will officially dedicate Johnston County Regional…
Princeton Receives $500,000 Grant For Park Project
PRINCETON, N.C. — The Town of Princeton has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to help fund capital improvements for a new community park. Town officials announced the grant, calling…
Johnston County Man Almost Cried After $250,000 Win
RALEIGH, N.C. – Kevin Pavel of Clayton was on his way to work when he bought a $50 500X The Cash scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize. “It was amazing,”…
Officials Urge Caution After $5,715 Check Stolen From Mail
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A western Johnston County man says a check he mailed to pay his credit card bill was stolen from the U.S. mail and fraudulently cashed. The 73-year-old…
State Auditor Identifies Multiple Financial Deficiencies In Zebulon
ZEBULON — A North Carolina Office of the State Auditor review has identified multiple financial management and internal control deficiencies within the Town of Zebulon, including unsupported consultant payments, duplicate…
No Injuries Reported After Early Morning Incident At Grifols
CLAYTON, N.C. — A power outage followed by an unfamiliar odor inside a Grifols manufacturing building prompted a large emergency response early Monday, resulting in 13 employees being evaluated by…
