Newton Grove
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…
Charges Filed In Fatal Accident
NEWTON GROVE – The Highway Patrol has charged a driver with causing a fatal two vehicle accident. The collision was reported at 8:03am Saturday, April 13 at the intersection of…
Fire Damages Southern Johnston County Home
A Tuesday morning fire damaged a southern Johnston County home. Flames broke out around 12:30am at 1390 NC Highway 55. Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames. The Johnston County Fire…
Four Juveniles Charged After Stolen Gun Discovered At Hobbton Middle
NEWTON GROVE – A student at Hobbton Middle School alerted a staff member Wednesday to the possibility that a student had a firearm on campus as school was letting out…
Homicide Investigation Underway Following Fatal Fire
UPDATE 1:27PM Sunday – The deceased victim has been identified as Harry Nathaniel Taylor, age 64, of 3146 Alex Benton Road, Newton Grove. The injured female has been identified as…
Fire Destroys Mobile Home
BENSON – A singlewide mobile home fire sparked a grass fire beside Interstate 40. Around 2:59pm Thursday, the Johnston County 911 Center received multiple calls reporting a mobile home on…
