Wednesday, August 14, 2024


Update: Multiple Fire Departments Contain Large Wood Debris Blaze

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UPDATE: The fire was brought under control around 8:00pm Tuesday after burning 7-1/2 hours. MEADOW - Multiple fire departments are battling a large wood...

Brian Warren Appointed To Cattlemen’s Beef Board

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LANCASTER, WI – Brian Warren of Newton Grove, NC has been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). The CBB is...

Mobile Home Fire Ruled Arson

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MEADOW - A fire destroyed a mobile home in southern Johnston County. The blaze was reported just after 11:00am Wednesday at 112 Bruce's Lane,...

Contract Awarded To Replace Newton Grove Bridge

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NEWTON GROVE – A contract awarded to a Wilson contractor will replace a Sampson County bridge, which is expected to help local farmers and...

Four Juveniles Charged After Stolen Gun Discovered At Hobbton Middle

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NEWTON GROVE - A student at Hobbton Middle School alerted a staff member Wednesday to the possibility that a student had a firearm on...

Search Warrant Leads To Hidden Compartment In A Wall

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ANGIER – Two people were arrested on multiple narcotic charges after a robbery was reported outside their home. On June 26, a 47 year-old Newton...

Suspect Indicted In June 2022 Homicide

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FOUR OAKS - A Bentonville resident has been indicted for murder in the death of an acquaintance. Onzie Putnam Cox, age 29, of Harper...

Two County High Speed Chase Ends With Crash

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NEWTON GROVE - Numerous law enforcement officers were involved in a high speed chase Monday. It started on US Highway 13 at McLamb Road...

For SJHS Valedictorian, One Size Does Not Fit All When Choosing A College

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Morgan Simpson could have gone to any college of her choice. After all, the 2023 South Johnston High School valedictorian was top of her...

Thieves Steal Property From Two Churches

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Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office are investigating recent incidents at two Johnston County churches. On February 3, the pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal...