JCSO: Suspected Fentanyl Seized During Search Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Six people were arrested Oct. 9 when Johnston County sheriff’s narcotics agents searched a home just outside the Four Oaks town limits. The search was conducted at 175 Miller Road, near...
View ArticleWanted Man Captured After Chase From Clayton To Smithfield
CLAYTON — A search for a wanted Wilson man turned into a vehicle pursuit and foot chase Monday morning before police took him into custody in Smithfield. Clayton Police said officers located...
View ArticleSelma Traffic Enforcement Operation Results In 65 Charges
SELMA — A Friday night checking station and saturation patrol in Selma resulted in 65 charges, including DWI and drug offenses, according to the Selma Police Department. The operation was conducted...
View ArticleSmithfield Says Employee Records Mishap Was Not Reportable Data Breach
SMITHFIELD — Town employee records containing Social Security numbers were sent to members of the Smithfield Town Council without being redacted, prompting a council member to flag the issue and the...
View ArticleNC Attorney General Puts Gas Retailers On Notice To Pass Along Tax Savings To...
Drivers can report stations they believe aren’t passing the savings along RALEIGH – North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax is suspended through Nov. 30, and Attorney General Jeff Jackson on...
View ArticleClayton’s Terry Hicks Leads NCAA Division III In Rushing
SALEM, VIRGINIA – Clayton, N.C. native Terry Hicks is having a record-setting senior season at Hampden-Sydney College, where he currently leads all NCAA Division III players in rushing. Hicks, who...
View ArticleWrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On U.S. 70
JOHNSTON COUNTY — One person was killed early Monday in a fiery head-on collision after an SUV traveled the wrong way on U.S. 70 and struck a commercial vacuum truck, according to the State Highway...
View ArticleNWS: Confirmed Tornado Traveled 3.3 Miles Through Clayton
CLAYTON — The storm that damaged homes, toppled trees and knocked out power in Clayton Sunday afternoon has been confirmed as a tornado. The National Weather Service said Monday its preliminary damage...
View ArticleWanted Man Captured After Running Across I-95 In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A Wilson’s Mills man wanted on outstanding warrants was captured Thursday after authorities said he ran across all lanes of Interstate 95 while trying to get away from a Johnston County...
View ArticlePaul Dunn Turns Decades Of Agriculture Experience Into New Online Show
BENSON — After decades of working with farmers, livestock owners and horsemen, longtime Benson businessman Paul Dunn is taking some of those conversations to a new audience. Dunn is the host of “Time...
View ArticleSmithfield Council Approves Water Rate Study, Utility Truck, Pool Scoreboard
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield Town Council approved more than $300,000 in utility and recreation spending, including a study that will examine whether the town’s water rates need to increase. The three...
View ArticleAlert Neighbor Helps Police Make Arrest After Car Break-In
SMITHFIELD — A late-night dog walk helped lead police to a man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s SUV early Friday. Shortly after midnight Oct. 9, a resident walking his dog on North Fourth Street...
View ArticleWIC Assistance Available To Eligible Johnston County Families
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Public Health Department is reminding local families that assistance is available through the Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC. The...
View ArticleTown Of Clayton Reports Possible Tornado Touchdown, Widespread Storm Damage
CLAYTON — The Town of Clayton is reporting a possible tornado touchdown Sunday afternoon after severe weather damaged homes, knocked down trees and power lines and disrupted traffic and rail service....
View ArticleTornado Watch Issued For Johnston County Until 5 P.M.
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Johnston County is under a tornado watch until 5 p.m. Sunday as a round of potentially severe thunderstorms moves across central and eastern North Carolina. The watch includes...
View ArticleAngier Weighs Tighter Rules For License Plate Cameras
ANGIER — Angier officials are considering tighter restrictions on the town’s automated license plate reader system following continued concerns from residents about privacy, data security and how...
View ArticleRight Road Trio To Perform At Lanwood Chapel FWB Church
SMITHFIELD — Lanwood Chapel Free Will Baptist Church will host the Right Road Trio for a gospel concert on Sunday, Oct. 18. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. The church is located at 3056 Buffalo Road,...
View ArticleSocial Security Matters: Does A Veteran Who Uses VA Healthcare Need Medicare...
By Russell Gloor AMAC Foundation Dear Rusty: I’m not yet old enough, but must I enroll in Medicare at Age 65? I am a disabled military veteran with VA benefits, so must I still take Medicare when I...
View ArticleSearch Warrant Leads To Arrest Of Selma Woman
SELMA, N.C. — A Selma woman was arrested after Johnston County narcotics officers searched her home and reportedly found several illegal drugs. April Nicole Woxblom, 35, of the 6400 block of N.C....
View ArticleSunday Open House At Clayton Fire Station 1 Canceled
CLAYTON — Clayton Fire Department has canceled its Fire Prevention Week Open House scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11 at Fire Station 1 because of the potential for severe weather. Department officials said...
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