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Smithfield Council Approves Water Rate Study, Utility Truck, Pool Scoreboard
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved more than $300,000 in utility and recreation spending, including a study that will examine whether the town’s water rates need to increase. The…
Alert Neighbor Helps Police Make Arrest After Car Break-In
SMITHFIELD — A late-night dog walk helped lead police to a man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s SUV early Friday. Shortly after midnight Oct. 9, a resident walking his…
WIC Assistance Available To Eligible Johnston County Families
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Public Health Department is reminding local families that assistance is available through the Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC. The program…
Angier Weighs Tighter Rules For License Plate Cameras
ANGIER — Angier officials are considering tighter restrictions on the town’s automated license plate reader system following continued concerns from residents about privacy, data security and how information collected by…
Right Road Trio To Perform At Lanwood Chapel FWB Church
SMITHFIELD — Lanwood Chapel Free Will Baptist Church will host the Right Road Trio for a gospel concert on Sunday, Oct. 18. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. The…
Social Security Matters: Does A Veteran Who Uses VA Healthcare Need Medicare At Age 65?
By Russell Gloor AMAC Foundation Dear Rusty: I’m not yet old enough, but must I enroll in Medicare at Age 65? I am a disabled military veteran with VA benefits,…
Town Of Clayton Reports Possible Tornado Touchdown, Widespread Storm Damage
CLAYTON — The Town of Clayton is reporting a possible tornado touchdown Sunday afternoon after severe weather damaged homes, knocked down trees and power lines and disrupted traffic and rail…
Search Warrant Leads To Arrest Of Selma Woman
SELMA, N.C. — A Selma woman was arrested after Johnston County narcotics officers searched her home and reportedly found several illegal drugs. April Nicole Woxblom, 35, of the 6400 block…
Break-In Reported At Four Oaks Area Convenience Store
FOUR OAKS — Someone broke into a convenience store near Four Oaks late Thursday night, damaging a cash register before leaving without taking any money, according to the Johnston County…
Scouting Opportunities Available For Johnston County Youth
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Families interested in Scouting programs for children and teenagers have several opportunities available through Scouting America and the Tuscarora Council. Scouting programs are open to boys and…
Highway Patrol: Garbage Bag In Roadway Causes Motorcycle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Goldsboro motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening after striking a garbage bag in the roadway on Interstate 42 near Clayton. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 7:23…
NC Suspends 41-Cent Gas Tax As Pump Prices Top $4 A Gallon
RALEIGH — North Carolina drivers could begin seeing some relief at the pump this weekend after Gov. Josh Stein signed legislation Friday temporarily eliminating the state’s 41-cent-per-gallon motor fuels tax.…
