Missing Clayton Teen Found Nearly 400 Miles From Home
CLAYTON — A Clayton teenager who disappeared last month after his vehicle was found wrecked in Greensboro has been located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Robert Allen Book III, 17, was found after...
View ArticleDeputies Recover Property After I-95 Vehicle Break-In
SELMA — A pickup truck left disabled along Interstate 95 became the target of thieves, leading to one arrest and the recovery of some of the stolen property in Wilson County, according to the Johnston...
View ArticleNew Clayton High School Reaches Major Construction Milestone
CLAYTON — Construction of the new Clayton High School has reached a major milestone, with the structural framework of the 278,000-square-foot campus now complete. Johnston County Public Schools held a...
View ArticleLocke: Property Tax Levy Limit Could Have Saved NC Taxpayers $5.9 Billion
By Colin Tierney Carolina Journal North Carolina property taxpayers could have saved $5.9 billion over the past five years if county property tax levy growth had been limited to inflation plus...
View ArticleArcher Lodge Asks Residents to Take a Transportation Survey
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. –The Town of Archer Lodge is partnering with the UNC Master’s of City and Regional Planning Program to develop a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for the town. A Comprehensive...
View ArticleJohnston NAACP Announces Candidate Forum Ahead Of General Election
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Branch of the NAACP will host a nonpartisan candidate forum Friday, Oct. 9 at Johnston Community College. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. in the Wood Building, 245...
View ArticleClayton Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Department is taking fire prevention lessons into local schools this month while also inviting families to an Oct. 11 open house at Fire Station 1. The activities are part of...
View ArticleNew Water Supply, Fire Station, Development Hearings Before Johnston...
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A $5 million first phase of a new Lower Neuse River water project, a third North Side Fire & Rescue station and several land-use matters are among the issues Johnston County...
View ArticleFriendship Baptist Church Plans Oct. 11-15 Bible Conference
BENSON — Friendship Baptist Church will hold its Fall Bible Conference Sunday, Oct. 11 through Thursday, Oct. 15. The church is located at 416 Greenleaf Road, Angier, in the McGee’s Crossroads area of...
View ArticleYou Decide: Why Is The Bond Market So Important?
By Mike Walden Three decades ago, James Carville, the political analyst and adviser to President Bill Clinton, made a memorable statement. Paraphrasing, Carville said that if he were to come back to a...
View ArticleSocial Security Matters: When Will Congress Repay Social Security Money Taken...
By Russell Gloor AMAC Foundation Dear Rusty: I seem to remember that Congress borrowed a total of 4 trillion dollars from SS back in the 1980’s and 1990’s. When will this be repaid with interest?...
View ArticleMan Wanted Following Friday Night Stabbing In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are searching for a Smithfield man accused of stabbing another person during an altercation Friday night, leaving the victim seriously injured. Smithfield Police were...
View ArticleFrom 1871 To Today: Baptist Center Church Celebrates 155 Years
CLAYTON, N.C. – A Johnston County church whose history dates to meetings held more than a century and a half ago will celebrate 155 years of worship and ministry this month. Baptist Center Church will...
View ArticleBalancing It All: A Student Parent’s Story
By Tyler Albright Johnston Community College For 38-year-old mom of three, Jessica Lescano, the road to college has never been a straight line. “My academic journey has been ‘start and stop’ all...
View ArticleCarolina Aces To Hold Golf Tournament To Support Local Youth Baseball
SELMA — A Kenly-based youth baseball organization will hold its first annual golf tournament later this month to help support local players and keep the cost of travel baseball affordable for families....
View ArticleJohnston County Single-Family Home Permits Rise Despite Challenging Housing...
Single-Family Permits Increase 11 Percent While Townhome Activity Drops Sharply JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County builders pulled more permits for traditional single-family homes in September than they...
View ArticleDeputies Charge Man After Early-Morning Incident At Johnston County Fire...
MICRO — A 28-year-old man was charged after allegedly entering the Micro Fire Department early Tuesday morning, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the fire...
View ArticleMan Accused Of Stealing SUV, Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Officer
CLAYTON — A Clayton man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities said he stole a vehicle, nearly struck a person while fleeing, entered a neighboring home and later kicked a...
View ArticlePedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Thursday evening. Smithfield Police were notified of the collision around 6:35 p.m. The incident occurred near the Edgerton Street...
View ArticleJohnston County Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.1 Percent
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1 percent in August, remaining below the statewide rate and lower than several neighboring counties. The county’s unemployment rate...
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