Benson Man Drowns At Cape Hatteras
A Benson man died Wednesday morning while swimming at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
According to the National Park Service, the 55 year-old man was swimming around...
21 Year-Old Driver Killed In Three Car Wreck
Charges are pending following a fatal three vehicle accident Tuesday morning, according to the NC Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the wreck occurred at 7:55am on Bryant Road near Ashe...
6 Year-Old Inspiring His Community To Pick Up Trash
Clayton native Matthew Lloyd is only six, but he’s tackling a BIG enemy: litter!
As part of his Clean Up Clayton movement, Matthew has inspired...
Wayne County Schools To Graduate Over 1,200 Students
Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will graduate over 1,200 seniors at the end of the 2017-18 school year. Beginning Saturday, the district’s five traditional academic...
Watson Named Superintendent at Johnston Correctional Institution
The NC Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Roderick Watson as the new superintendent at Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield. Watson...
Highway Patrol Campaign To Combat Fatal Collisions
As the amount of traffic increases across the state due to motorists traveling to their intended vacation destinations, reducing collisions is a top priority...
2 Tons Of Marijuana Found In Cookie Boxes
$1.41 Million Drugs Confiscated During Yearlong Investigation
2 Tons Of Marijuana Found In Semi Packaged In Cookie Boxes
1 kilo heroin, 2 kilos cocaine, 1.5 kilos...
Town of Smithfield Appeals RV Park Decision
Following a closed session Tuesday night with members of the Smithfield Town Council, Mayor Andy Moore and Town Attorney Bob Spence, officials unanimously agreed to appeal...
Benson Celebrates New Hampton Inn With Ribbon Cutting
The Town of Benson has reached a milestone in its 131-year history. On Tuesday, the Hampton Inn — located at 100 Water Place Landing —...
Clayton Announces 6th Annual Sculpture Trail
Clayton’s reputation as an arts community is growing. Nearly 50 different sculptures were entered for consideration in the 2018-19 Clayton Sculpture Trail, a record-setting...
