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Selma Council Split 3-2 On 10 Percent Sewer Rate Increase
SELMA, N.C. – Sewer customers in Selma will see higher bills in October after the Town Council approved a 10 percent rate increase that takes effect Sept. 1. The council…
Kenly Woman Faces Felony Assault, Methamphetamine Charges
KENLY, N.C. – A Kenly woman wanted by Benson Police for allegedly striking and dragging a man with a vehicle was arrested Aug. 8, and deputies said they found nearly…
Two Selma Council Members Resign As Divisions With Mayor Boil Over
Overby and Watson step down minutes apart following sharp criticism of Mayor Byron McAllister, and the way council business is conducted SELMA, N.C. – Two members of the Selma Town…
Selma Traffic Stop Leads To 12½-Year Federal Prison Sentence
SELMA, N.C. – A traffic stop by a Selma Police detective that uncovered more than four pounds of methamphetamine has resulted in a 12½-year federal prison sentence for a man…
Former Benson Officer Allegedly Used Police Investigation To Gain Access To Victim’s Home, Warrants Say
Content Warning: This story contains descriptions of an alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers. BENSON, N.C. — Newly released search warrants provide the first detailed account…
Arrest Made In Armed Robbery Of 78-Year-Old Princeton Man
PRINCETON, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in the armed robbery of a 78-year-old Princeton-area man who was confronted at gunpoint inside his home in…
Stallings Promoted To Clayton Deputy Town Manager
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton has named Economic Development Director Joseph Stallings as its new deputy town manager. During his time with the Town, Stallings has worked to…
Selma Moves Forward With Nature Preserve, New Water Tank
SELMA – The Selma Town Council unanimously approved several major capital projects August 6, including plans for the Selma Nature Preserve, construction of the town’s third elevated water storage tank,…
Voting By Foot Works Quite Well
By John Hood RALEIGH — Did you know that the voters of San Francisco will decide this fall whether the city will set up its own municipal bank? Or that…
Woman Charged With DWI Following Fatal Smithfield Collision
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 27-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on South Brightleaf Boulevard, according to Smithfield Police. Around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, officers were…
Wilson’s Mills High Opens Doors To New 278,000-Square-Foot Campus
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — Johnston County Public Schools officially opened its newest high school Aug. 2, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for Wilson’s Mills High School. The 278,000-square-foot…
Clayton Police To “Pack A Police Car” With School Supplies
CLAYTON, N.C. — As students prepare to head back to the classroom, the Clayton Police Department is asking the community to help make sure every child starts the school year…
