Friday, March 29, 2024


Bail Bondsman Shoots Occupant In Fleeing Car

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Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting involving a bail bonds agent. It happened around 9:00pm Saturday in the parking lot of Becky's Log Cabin at 2491 Highway 70...

Franklin County Sheriff and ALE Target Alcohol, Gambling, Drug Activity

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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Alcohol Law Enforcement arrested eight people on drug, alcohol and gambling charges in two Franklin County locations on...

Fire Damages Home

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A fire late Sunday night damaged a home in the 5000 block of Jones Sausage Road in Garner. Garner firefighters were able to quickly extinguish an electrical...

Water District Improvements

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Johnston County Commissioners have agreed to spend over $6 million to fund improvements to two water districts. A total of $1,530,000 will be spent in...

Thieves Strike 4th Church

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A fourth Johnston County church has reported being struck by thieves who steal parts of church vans. On Sunday, members of the Elevation United Methodist...

Selma Middle Brings Ancient Egypt To Life

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Students at Selma Middle transformed the school’s media center into an ancient Egyptian land last Thursday. Sixth grade social studies classes put on an Egyptian...

New Benson Mayor Hits The Ground Running

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Benson’s Town Hall is a busy place. Stop by on any given day and you’ll see staff bustling about — meeting with residents, planning...

111 New Home Permits Issued Last Month

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Growth in Johnston County shows no signs of slowing down.  In November, the Johnston County Inspections Department issued 111 permits for new single family homes,...

Driver Ejected, Killed In Crash

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The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck Saturday morning east of Smithfield. The single vehicle accident occurred on Brogden Road. Troopers said the driver...

GALOT Earns Track Of The Year, Again

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Benson area drag strip gets second PDRA nod A local racing venue has earned a second honor as one of the best facilities of its...