Thursday, October 3, 2024


Clayton Votes 4-1 To Approve Budget Which Raises Property Tax Rate 18 Percent

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In a 4-to-1 vote Monday night, the Clayton Town Council adopted a $29.7 million budget that will create higher taxes and user fees for...

New Helicopter Added To Harnett Health Fleet

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Chopper transport to cut response times in emergenciesA medical transport helicopter, like the one shown here, is now stationed at Harnett Health's Betsy Johnson...

Police: Walmart Employee Stole Multiple Items

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A former employee at Walmart in Smithfield has been arrested for allegedly stealing items numerous times within the past month. Smithfield Police said they were...

Court of Appeals Rules Against Town Of Smithfield In RV Park Lawsuit

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In a unanimous decision, the NC Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against the Town of Smithfield’s attempts to block a controversial RV Park. In the...

Smithfield Police Create ‘No Parking Zone’ On Towne Centre Place

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At the request of Police Chief Keith Powell, the Smithfield Town Council has approved creating a No Parking Zone on Towne Centre Place.  The street...

Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Scheduled For Friday

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The Johnston County Department of Social Services will once again this year hold an Elder Abuse Awareness Walk.   The event will be held on Friday,...

Student Projects Transform Classroom And Community

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Hundreds of people attended the Johnston County Public Schools Innovation Expo to see teachers and students showcase innovative teaching and learning practices on May...

North Carolina’s Rescue Efforts After Hurricane Florence Recognized With International Award

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North Carolina has received a special commendation from the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swift Water Rescue for the coordinated local, state and...

Harnett County Property Tax To Stay The Same, But Some Fees May Be Going...

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Harnett County Manager Paula Stewart presented the preliminary budget to the Board of Commissioners during a special session Tuesday morning. At the top of the...

Former Harbor Inc. Official Indicted For Embezzlement

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A former official at Harbor Inc. in Smithfield, a non-profit agency that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has been indicted by...