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Benson Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager Resign Amid Turmoil
BENSON, N.C. — Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout and Assistant Town Manager Calla Godwin have both resigned from their positions following days of controversy surrounding town leadership and ongoing tensions…
Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge this week sentenced Otha Gatlin, 48, of Selma, to over 15 years in federal prison for selling crack cocaine, possession with intent to sell…
Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees
SELMA, N.C. – The Town of Selma is proposing a $31.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that would keep the property tax rate unchanged while increasing water and…
Slow-Speed Moped Chase Ends Right Where Suspect Promised
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A late-night pursuit in southern Johnston County may not have broken any speed records, but it still ended with multiple charges for a Four Oaks man.…
Johnston Commissioners Review Budget, Approve Rose Dairy Park Land Transfer
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Board of Commissioners tackled a wide range of issues during its May 18 public meeting, including a proposed $421.9 million budget, future park development,…
State Investigation Finds Multiple Violations At Wayne County Animal Shelter
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has assessed a $2,900 civil penalty against the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center following an investigation…
Wayne County Manager Presents Recommended Budget With No Tax Increase
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne County Manager Chip Crumpler presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on May 19, 2026. The proposed budget totals…
Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Heavy Traffic Delays
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – A three-vehicle crash east of Archer Lodge caused major traffic backups during the Tuesday evening commute. The collision happened in the 7000 block of Covered Bridge…
NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina House approved a series of proposed constitutional amendments Wednesday, including a measure aimed at limiting future increases in local property taxes. The proposal, contained…
Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston Community College (JCC) celebrated the achievements of its graduates during Commencement on May 19. The College honored the dedication, perseverance, and success of students completing their…
Wilson Man Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation Incident
KENLY, N.C. — What began as an attempted narcotics arrest at a Johnston County truck stop quickly turned into a chaotic confrontation involving damaged law enforcement vehicles, a foot chase…
Arrest Made Following Car Break-In Report In Micro
MICRO, N.C. — A Four Oaks man was arrested after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies investigated a reported vehicle break-in in the Town of Micro. The incident was reported around 12:03…
