Downtown Gas Leak Contained
SMITHFIELD – A gas leak prompted a brief evacuation of several homes in Downtown Smithfield. Around 10:45am Wednesday, contractors installing a fiber optic line...
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library “Boo-sts” Its Collection With Halloween Costume Donations
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is expanding its collection in an unexpected way. Typically known for its books, CDs, and DVDs, it’s currently accepting...
Cycle North Carolina “Mountains To Coast” Tour Selects Benson For Overnight Stop
Cyclists Will Ride Nearly 450 Miles - Benson Selected as Overnight Stop BENSON – Cycle North Carolina will begin an all-new route for the...
Don Lassiter Named Chair Of University Of Mount Olive Board Of Trustees
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that Don Lassiter, a retired fintech entrepreneur and long-time supporter of the University,...
Opinion: Remote Work Yields Benefits And Costs
By John Hood RALEIGH — As economist (and North Carolina native) Thomas Sowell once observed, “there are no solutions — there are only tradeoffs.”
To...
Hurricane Relief Supplies From Johnston County Arrive In Western NC
HENDERSONVILLE, NC - Following a long drive taking the only detoured route available, the first four truckloads of donated Johnston County hurricane relief supplies...
Motorcycle Rider Crashes During High Speed Pursuit
FOUR OAKS – A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into a field during a high speed pursuit.
Around 2:15pm Tuesday, a state trooper spotted...
Ava Gardner Festival: Schedule Set With Fan Favorites
SMITHFIELD - Following two years of planning and executing the Ava Centennial Celebration, the Ava Gardner Museum board will again host the Ava Gardner...
Ribbon Cutting Held For CommWell Health Four Oaks Office
FOUR OAKS - A Ribbon Cutting and Open House Ceremony was held September 26 for the new CommWell Health Four Oaks Multi-Specialty Office located...
Relief Supplies From Johnston County Depart For Western NC
SMITHFIELD - The first four tractor trailer loads of donated goods pulled out around 5:00am Wednesday, escorted by Johnston County Sheriff's deputies, heading a...
