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Benson 12-Year-Old Carries ‘Never Forget’ Message To New York Fashion Week
BENSON, N.C. — A 12-year-old Benson girl recently took part in New York Fashion Week, where one of her runway appearances included a tribute to the victims and first responders…
Archer Lodge Welcomes New Town Clerk
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Sarah Bunn has been sworn in as the new town clerk for Archer Lodge. Bunn took the oath of office during the Sept. 8 meeting of…
Council Pulls Proposal To Make Closed Session Minutes Public
SMITHFIELD — Seven sets of Smithfield Town Council closed session minutes that town staff determined were eligible for public release will remain sealed for now after a council member raised…
Goldsboro Police Issue Safety Alert After Reports Of Man Approaching Children
GOLDSBORO — Police are asking parents to talk with their children after receiving reports of a man approaching juveniles who were walking to school. The Goldsboro Police Department said an…
Artists Of All Ages Recognized At Downtown Dunn Chalk Fest
DUNN, N.C. – Artists of all ages put their creativity on display in downtown Dunn on Saturday, October 3, as the Harnett County Arts Council held its 2026 Chalk Fest…
Clayton Builds Manufacturing Connections At IMTS 2026
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton recently took its economic development efforts directly to one of the manufacturing industry’s largest gatherings, representing the community at the International Manufacturing Technology…
Man Sentenced To 72-99 Months For Killing 12-Year-Old In Clayton Apartment
SMITHFIELD — A Kenly man who surrendered to police three days after the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy inside a crowded Clayton apartment has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.…
Commissioners Advance UDO Changes, $736 Million Water Project
SMITHFIELD — Growth, water capacity and development rules dominated a pair of Johnston County Board of Commissioners meetings Monday, as the board continued work on a new Unified Development Ordinance…
Johnston County Surveyor Appointed To State Board
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Johnston County surveyor has been appointed to the North Carolina Underground Damage Prevention Review Board. Gov. Josh Stein announced the appointment of Edward Sullivan Gibbs…
Catalytic Converters, Batteries Stolen During Auto Salvage Break-In
MIDDLESEX — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a northern Johnston County auto salvage business where more than $1,500 in vehicle parts were stolen. Deputies responded…
Smithfield Approves Digital Signs Along West Market Street
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Digital pole signs will be allowed along West Market Street after the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved changes to the town’s sign ordinance. Following a lengthy discussion,…
Future Of Former GALOT Motorsports Park Uncertain As Property Goes To Auction
BENSON, N.C. — One of Johnston County’s best-known motorsports venues is up for sale. The former GALOT Motorsports Park, now operating as Darana Motorsports Park, is being offered through a…
