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Johnston County Investigation Leads To Arrest Of California Man
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A months-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest and extradition of a California man accused of assaulting three young relatives…
Johnston Detectives Arrest Two In Theft Of Wrecked Car
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — What began as an attempt to sell a wrecked vehicle on Facebook Marketplace ended with a stolen car, a break-in and the theft of several other items…
N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go On Sale July 1
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 10 million seedlings, and…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Elderly Man
PRINCETON, N.C. — Johnston County authorities are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a 78-year-old homeowner at gunpoint after walking through an unlocked door Saturday afternoon. The armed robbery…
Personnel Action Taken Against Four Oaks Officer Amid SBI Investigation
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A Four Oaks police officer who has been on administrative leave for nearly three months while the State Bureau of Investigation continues examining evidence in a…
Teresa Palma Named Johnston County Extension Agent
SMITHFIELD, N.C. —Johnston County residents seeking information on nutrition, health, food safety and family well-being will have a new resource. Teresa Palma has joined the Johnston County Extension Center as…
Sheriff’s Office Probing Theft Of Multiple Firearms From Residence
BENSON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of multiple firearms from a home in the Meadow community after the owner discovered the property missing. The theft…
Nearly 20 Shots Fired Into Smithfield-Area Home
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County family narrowly escaped injury after gunfire erupted outside their home early Tuesday morning, leaving the residence and several vehicles riddled with bullet holes. The…
Men’s Wearhouse Opens Doors At Selma’s Eastfield Development
SELMA, N.C. — Shoppers in Johnston County now have a new option for men’s clothing after Men’s Wearhouse opened its first store in the county at the Eastfield development in…
Kenly Officers Promote Railroad Safety One Lollipop At A Time
KENLY, N.C. — There were plenty of smiles around Kenly on Wednesday, but behind every lollipop handed out by local police officers was an important safety message that could one…
You Decide: How Good Is The Job Market?
By Mike Walden As a professional economist, I look at volumes of data to understand what is happening in the economy. But if I could only look at one piece…
Social Security Matters: When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?
By Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Dear Rusty: We could use guidance on optimum dates for my spouse to begin taking Social Security (SS).…
