Newton Grove
One Dead, Three Injured In Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash
NEWTON GROVE – One person is dead and three others injured following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning outside of Newton Grove, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.…
Florida Woman Arrested After Two-County Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Florida woman is facing multiple charges after leading Johnston County deputies on a two-county vehicle pursuit that ended in Newton Grove. The suspect, identified as Melanie…
23-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Southern Johnston County Chase
FOUR OAKS – A 23-year-old Sampson County man was arrested after reportedly leading Johnston County deputies on a pursuit. It started around 12:40 am Thursday, July 24, on US 701…
Troopers Identify Driver Killed In US 701 Collision
NEWTON GROVE – The State Highway Patrol says speed and failure to wear a seat belt were contributing factors in a fatal accident early this morning (Sunday). The collision was…
Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – Three Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Those receiving awards were: Latrisha Smith of Clayton received…
Driver Trapped In Crash
NEWTON GROVE – The driver of a large box truck was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident. The incident was reported around 6:30pm Thursday on US 701 near Newton…
One Person Dead, One Injured In House Fire
NEWTON GROVE – Authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal house fire in northern Sampson County. The fire happened Saturday evening on Whit Road just south of Newton Grove.…
Passenger Dies In Traffic Accident
NEWTON GROVE – A passenger died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle traffic accident in Sampson County. The accident was reported at 11:54pm Saturday on Suttontown Road near Dallie…
Head-On Collision Claims Life Of Elderly Driver
FOUR OAKS – An elderly driver died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision Sunday evening in the Bentonville community, south of Four Oaks. The accident was reported at 6:13pm…
Morgan Simpson Rises To National Prominence In Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
MOUNT OLIVE – Morgan Simpson, a senior Agricultural Education student at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), has achieved national recognition by placing in the top four at the American…
School Bus Involved In Minor Accident With Tractor Trailer
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County public school bus was rear-ended by a tractor trailer, Thursday afternoon. The accident was reported at 2:50pm on US 701 South, between Barefoot Road…
Two Killed, Two Injured In Head-On Collision
NEWTON GROVE – Two people were killed and two others injured following a head-on collision this morning (Tuesday) in northern Sampson County. The accident was reported at 7:04am on NC…
