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No Charges In Fatal Princeton Shooting
PRINCETON – No criminal charges will be filed against a 73 year-old man who shot and killed a Princeton-area resident during an altercation. William Ronnie Oliver Jr., 47, died during…
Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant Winners Announced
SELMA – The Rudy Theater hosted a night of elegance, talent, and cultural pride as the annual Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant unfolded, on September 18. Besides the…
Hughes Takes Oath As New Selma Police Chief
SELMA – Joined by his family, friends, and colleagues, J.A. “Jamie” Hughes was officially sworn in as the new Selma Police Chief, Tuesday night. Chief Hughes replaces Billy Thomas who…
No Charges In Fatal Princeton Shooting
PRINCETON – No criminal charges will be filed against a 73 year-old man who shot and killed a Princeton-area resident during an altercation. William Ronnie Oliver Jr., 47, died during…
Elderly Man Struck By Drone While Mowing Lawn
SMITHFIELD – A wayward drone struck an elderly man in the head while he was cutting grass. The victim, a 79 year-old Princeton man, said it happened on September 21st…
Princeton FD 14th Annual Feel The Burn 5K & 10K
PRINCETON – The Princeton Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 14th annual Feel the Burn 5k and 10k Road Race on Saturday, October 14th. The event is the only…
Deputy Sheriff Who Fired Service Weapon During Chase Terminated, NC SBI Conducting Criminal Investigation
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning (Friday) a deputy sheriff has been fired and is now under investigation by the NC State Bureau of Investigation. Deputy…
Town Of Princeton Assists Property Owners With Failing Septic Tanks
PRINCETON – State funds will allow the Town of Princeton to help three families with failing or failed septic tanks. Princeton has been awarded $224,000 from the NC Division of…
Deputy Fires At Suspect Who Rammed Patrol Car During Pursuit
PRINCETON – The search continues for a suspect who intentionally rammed a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy during a pursuit. Around 12:30am Monday, deputies were assisting troopers with the NC State…
Woman Fatally Struck By Car While Riding Bicycle
SMITHFIELD – The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a Smithfield woman struck and killed while riding her bicycle. The accident happened Saturday, September 16 at 7:51pm on…
Driver Crashes Stolen Truck While Fleeing From Highway Patrol
PINE LEVEL – A man who reportedly stole a work truck from a Wayne County convenience store crashed the truck a few minutes later while fleeing from state troopers in…
Driver Involved In Wrong-Way Pursuit Overturns Vehicle After Striking Patrol Car
PRINCETON – A 33 year-old man is facing a long list of charges following a high speed chase with law enforcement officers. Just after 3:00am Sunday, a Johnston County deputy…
