Newton Grove
A Legacy Of Farming Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
By Taylor Parrish Growing up in the farming industry instilled a passion for agriculture in Ronnie Moore that he could never shake. Although his current farm, Ronnie Moore’s Fruits &…
Commissioners Approve Rezoning Cases
Johnston County Commissioners approved several rezoning cases during their February meeting. Mideast Materials LLC of Dunn won approval to rezone 134 acres out of a 584 acre tract in the…
Man Broke Into Same Home 8 Times, JCSO Says
A Johnston County man has been arrested on charges he broke into the same home eight times in as many months. The suspect allegedly stole thousands of dollars of property…
Contract Awarded To Replace Newton Grove Bridge
NEWTON GROVE – A contract awarded to a Wilson contractor will replace a Sampson County bridge, which is expected to help local farmers and businesses. The $632,000 contract to replace…
Grandma’s Lucky Numbers Win Newton Grove Woman $362,242 Jackpot
NEWTON GROVE – A few special numbers led Maria Moreno of Newton Grove to win half of a $362,242 Cash 5 jackpot. “I just can’t believe it,” she said of…
Faith And Farming Go Hand-In-Hand For Isaac Best
University of Mount Olive senior Isaac Best is majoring in agricultural production with a concentration in business. It is a major that will serve him well as he strives to…
NC DOT Awards Contract To Replace Newton Grove Bridge
Work can begin in January NEWTON GROVE – A bridge in Sampson County will be replaced next year, after the N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded a $528,000 contract. The…
Search Suspended For Man Spotted By Hunters In Wooded Area
Emergency personnel have suspended their search for a man reportedly yelling for help in a wooded area in southern Johnston County. Around 6:30am today (Monday), a group of hunters were…
