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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…
I-40 Collision Injures Two People
MEADOW COMMUNITY – Two people were transported to area hospitals after two vehicles collided on Interstate 40 in the Meadow community in southern Johnston County, around 5:40pm Sunday. Johnston County…
Micro Elementary’s Laura Warren Named JCPS 2024 Media Specialist Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Micro Elementary Media Specialist Laura Warren was awarded the 2024 Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Media Specialist Employee of the Year. She received the award at the Spring…
Food Lion Recognizes Long-Term Associates For Their Dedicated Service
Five local associates celebrate over 30 years with the omnichannel grocery retailer SALISBURY, NC – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years…
Sampson County Shooting Victims Identified
CLINTON – The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a quadruple shooting. The victims were shot around 1:30pm Tuesday on Boykin Road near Shaun Lane then driven in privately…
