Newton Grove
Victim Shot During Altercation, Arrest Made
NEWTON GROVE – One person is in jail and another in the hospital as the result of a southern Johnston County shooting. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Johnston County…
Farm Truck Driver Dies In Accident
NEWTON GROVE – The State Highway Patrol investigated a farm truck accident Friday afternoon that claimed the life of a 73 year-old man. The single vehicle accident occurred at 2:37pm…
Murder Suspect Enters Guilty Plea, Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Term
NEWTON GROVE – The suspect in the murder of a 61 year-old Newton Grove man plead guilty Thursday. Anthony Corbett plead guilty to the murder of William “Jimmy” Graham who…
Sampson Sheriff Saga Continues
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record SAMPSON COUNTY – Wednesday morning saw a new battle waged in the current war regarding the fiscal support of the Sampson County Office of…
Law Catches Up With Suspect Who Broke Into Cars Outside Johnston County Church
NETWON GROVE – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect who reportedly broke into two vehicles parked outside a southern Johnston County church. The incident…
Sampson Sheriff Calls For Backup From Budget
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record SAMPSON COUNTY – Once again, Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton is sounding the alarm and warns if corrective measures are not soon put into…
Suspect Indicted In June 2022 Homicide
FOUR OAKS – A Bentonville resident has been indicted for murder in the death of an acquaintance. Onzie Putnam Cox, age 29, of Harper House Road, Newton Grove was indicted…
Brian Warren Appointed To Cattlemen’s Beef Board
LANCASTER, WI – Brian Warren of Newton Grove, NC has been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). The CBB is responsible for guiding the national Beef…
Kenly Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Double Murder
NEWTON GROVE – A Kenly man will spend the rest of his life in prison for his role in a 2016 double homicide in southern Johnston County. A Johnston County…
Body Of Benson Murder Victim Located In Four Oaks
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a murder suspect today (Friday) after a body was discovered near Four Oaks. Around 10:30am, deputies were dispatched to 9399 Devils…
Suspect Broke Into Cars In Church Parking Lot
NEWTON GROVE – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect who broke into several vehicles in a church parking lot. The incident happened on Wednesday,…
Update: Multiple Fire Departments Contain Large Wood Debris Blaze
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 debris fire in the Meadow community…
