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Saturday Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power In Northern Johnston County
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Powerful thunderstorms packing heavy rain and strong winds swept through northern Johnston County on Saturday afternoon, toppling trees, knocking out power to thousands of homes and…
Murder Charge Filed In Fatal Harnett County Stabbing
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. – A Broadway woman has been charged with murder after another woman was fatally stabbed Saturday morning, according to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at…
Head-On Crash With Cement Truck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
BENSON, N.C. — A 49-year-old man died Friday morning following a head-on collision with a cement truck on U.S. 301 just north of Benson, according to the N.C. State Highway…
Driver Injured After Car Strikes Dollar General
JOHNSTON COUNTY — An elderly driver accidentally crashed into the side of a Dollar General store Friday morning after reportedly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake while attempting to…
Benson Announces July 3 Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson and Benson Parks and Recreation will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of family fun, entertainment and fireworks on Friday, July 3. This…
Smithfield Woman Charged After Missing Package Recovered
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield woman was arrested after police said she took a package containing children’s learning tablets that had been mistakenly delivered to a neighboring apartment. April Jean…
Deputy Captures Dirt Bike Rider Following Chase Near Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man is facing multiple charges after Johnston County deputies said he led them on a pursuit on a dirt bike before attempting to escape on…
Surveillance Video Leads To Charges Against Walmart Employee
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A former Walmart employee has been charged after she allegedly stole merchandise from the store where she worked. Amaya Chanel Stephens, 23, of Clayton was arrested…
Husband Charged With Murder After Woman Fatally Shot At Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A 39 year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after police said he fatally shot his wife Thursday morning outside the AAF Flanders manufacturing plant. Officers…
Selma Council Approves Budget With No Tax Increase, Employee Raises
SELMA — The Selma Town Council unanimously approved a nearly $33 million budget Tuesday night, adopting a spending plan that keeps the town’s property tax rate unchanged while funding employee…
Garner Town Council Approves $97.4 Million Budget
GARNER, N.C. – The Garner Town Council approved a $97.4 million operations budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at a June 23 special meeting. The budget, which goes into effect…
North Johnston High 4th Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List David K. Allen, Principal 9th Principal’s List JD Akers, Khloe Anderson, Lexi Barbour, Tenley Barbour, Thomas Barefoot, Finley Barnes,…
