NC Suspends 41-Cent Gas Tax As Pump Prices Top $4 A Gallon
RALEIGH — North Carolina drivers could begin seeing some relief at the pump this weekend after Gov. Josh Stein signed legislation Friday temporarily eliminating the state’s 41-cent-per-gallon motor...
View ArticleHighway Patrol: Garbage Bag In Roadway Causes Motorcycle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Goldsboro motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening after striking a garbage bag in the roadway on Interstate 42 near Clayton. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 7:23 p.m....
View ArticleGoldsboro Police Issue Safety Alert After Reports Of Man Approaching Children
GOLDSBORO — Police are asking parents to talk with their children after receiving reports of a man approaching juveniles who were walking to school. The Goldsboro Police Department said an adult male...
View ArticleBenson 12-Year-Old Carries ‘Never Forget’ Message To New York Fashion Week
BENSON, N.C. — A 12-year-old Benson girl recently took part in New York Fashion Week, where one of her runway appearances included a tribute to the victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001...
View ArticleArcher Lodge Welcomes New Town Clerk
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – Sarah Bunn has been sworn in as the new town clerk for Archer Lodge. Bunn took the oath of office during the Sept. 8 meeting of the Archer Lodge Town Council. Mayor Matt Mulhollem...
View ArticleCouncil Pulls Proposal To Make Closed Session Minutes Public
SMITHFIELD — Seven sets of Smithfield Town Council closed session minutes that town staff determined were eligible for public release will remain sealed for now after a council member raised concerns...
View ArticleArtists Of All Ages Recognized At Downtown Dunn Chalk Fest
DUNN, N.C. – Artists of all ages put their creativity on display in downtown Dunn on Saturday, October 3, as the Harnett County Arts Council held its 2026 Chalk Fest competition. The event brought...
View ArticleClayton Builds Manufacturing Connections At IMTS 2026
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton recently took its economic development efforts directly to one of the manufacturing industry’s largest gatherings, representing the community at the International...
View ArticleMan Sentenced To 72-99 Months For Killing 12-Year-Old In Clayton Apartment
SMITHFIELD — A Kenly man who surrendered to police three days after the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy inside a crowded Clayton apartment has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Ty’ryn...
View ArticleCommissioners Advance UDO Changes, $736 Million Water Project
SMITHFIELD — Growth, water capacity and development rules dominated a pair of Johnston County Board of Commissioners meetings Monday, as the board continued work on a new Unified Development Ordinance...
View ArticleJohnston County Surveyor Appointed To State Board
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Johnston County surveyor has been appointed to the North Carolina Underground Damage Prevention Review Board. Gov. Josh Stein announced the appointment of Edward Sullivan...
View ArticleCatalytic Converters, Batteries Stolen During Auto Salvage Break-In
MIDDLESEX — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a northern Johnston County auto salvage business where more than $1,500 in vehicle parts were stolen. Deputies responded...
View ArticleSmithfield Approves Digital Signs Along West Market Street
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Digital pole signs will be allowed along West Market Street after the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved changes to the town’s sign ordinance. Following a lengthy...
View ArticleFuture Of Former GALOT Motorsports Park Uncertain As Property Goes To Auction
BENSON, N.C. — One of Johnston County’s best-known motorsports venues is up for sale. The former GALOT Motorsports Park, now operating as Darana Motorsports Park, is being offered through a sealed-bid...
View ArticleJohnston County Sheriff’s Office Announces Series Of Promotions
SMITHFIELD — A series of retirements is bringing changes to the leadership ranks of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, with deputies promoted across law enforcement, detention, investigations,...
View ArticleMan Wanted In Social Media Sale Robbery Taken Into Custody
SELMA — A man wanted since July for an armed robbery that began as a Facebook Marketplace sale has been arrested. Tony Moore, 23, of Selma was taken into custody last week by Mount Olive Police and...
View ArticleEastern NC Farm Girl Sets Sights On Large-Animal Veterinary Medicine
MOUNT OLIVE – Long before Rachel Thomason began making veterinary calls across eastern North Carolina, she was getting up at 6 a.m. to feed livestock before school. The work was simply part of growing...
View ArticleClayton Makes Annual Budget Process Easier To Follow
CLAYTON, N.C. – Todd Melton understands that budgets can feel overwhelming. If managing a household budget can be stressful, he knows a Town budget can seem even more intimidating. That’s why, as...
View ArticleSSS Plans Parade, Soccer And Football For 57th Homecoming
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield-Selma High School will celebrate its 57th Homecoming on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a parade, soccer match and football game. The Homecoming parade will begin at 4 p.m. and...
View ArticleMultiple EMS Units Respond To Crash At Thanksgiving Fire Department Road
SELMA — Four people were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision at Thanksgiving Fire Department Road and Jordan Narron Road. Eight people were inside the two vehicles...
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