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79-Year-Old Woman Dies In Johnston County Wreck
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 79-year-old Garner woman was killed in a head-on collision Wednesday morning on McLemore Road in the Cleveland community, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.…
Book Lovers Gain New Destination In Downtown Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — Book lovers will soon have a new place to browse for their next page-turner as Once Upon A Crime prepares to open its doors in Downtown Smithfield. The…
Clayton Employee Receives North Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
CLAYTON, N.C. – Ann Game, Revenue and Utility Customer Service Director for the Town of Clayton, is the recipient of North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award…
Suspect Arrested After Smithfield Clerk Injured During Robbery
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man wanted for allegedly injuring a store clerk during a robbery in Smithfield has been arrested. Devante Jerrod Norman was taken into custody Tuesday night…
Chick-fil-A Announces June 25 Opening In Flowers Plantation
CLAYTON, N.C. — Residents of the rapidly growing Flowers Plantation community will soon have a new dining option close to home. Chick-fil-A in Flowers Plantation will open on Thursday, June…
UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – When James Johnson walked across the stage at the North Carolina FFA State Convention as a high school senior and committed to studying agricultural education at the…
New Benson Booster Club Formed To Support Parks & Rec Programs
BENSON, N.C. — A new nonprofit organization has been established in Benson with a mission of supporting the Town of Benson Parks and Recreation Department through volunteer service, fundraising efforts…
Smithfield Earns National Main Street Accreditation For 2026
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Downtown Smithfield has once again earned national recognition for its revitalization efforts, receiving Main Street America Accreditation for 2026. The designation, announced by the North Carolina Department…
Carolinians Stage Set For Declaration
By John Hood RALEIGH — As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, here is a question worth pondering: was the event it sought to…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect In Series Of Selma-Area Vehicle Break-Ins
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of vehicle break-ins reported across the Selma…
UPDATE: Wilson’s Mills Police Identify Hit-And-Run Suspect, Warrant Issued
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A suspect has been identified and a warrant issued in connection with a hit-and-run crash that escalated into a second collision in Wilson’s Mills last week.…
Selma Council Says No Again To Higher-Density Development On Lizzie Mill Road
SELMA, N.C. — For the second time in three months, the Selma Town Council has unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a 17.7-acre tract on Lizzie Mill Road proposed for…
