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Princeton Man Dies After Motorcycle, Pickup Collide In Kenly

KENLY — A Princeton man died Wednesday night from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash earlier in the day in Kenly. The collision was reported around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Princeton...

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Car Hits Selma Bojangles, Two Parked Vehicles

SELMA — A driver was taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a vehicle struck the side of the Bojangles restaurant on U.S. 70, then hit two parked vehicles. The crash happened shortly before 9...

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Fake $50 Bills Surface At Several Businesses

CLAYTON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after counterfeit $50 bills were passed or attempted at several businesses in the Flowers community near Clayton. All of the incidents...

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New Book Highlights Johnston County Women In Horse Community

BENSON — Five Johnston County equestrians are among 57 women whose stories are being preserved in a new book celebrating the experiences, lessons and relationships found in the horse community....

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JCC To Host Free Small Business Loan Workshop For Local Entrepreneurs

SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College will host a free workshop later this month aimed at helping local entrepreneurs better understand business loans and what lenders look for before providing...

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Clayton’s Terry Hicks Earns Second National Honor Of Season

SALEM, VA — Terry Hicks of Clayton, N.C. has earned another national honor following his latest 200-yard rushing performance for Hampden-Sydney College. Hicks, a senior running back, was named to the...

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‘No Kings’ Group Plans Clayton Rally Focused On Early Voting

CLAYTON — A local group that has organized previous “No Kings” demonstrations in Johnston County will return to Clayton on Oct. 17, this time with an increased focus on encouraging people to vote....

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Former Benson Town Manager Keith Langdon Returns As Interim

BENSON — Former Benson Town Manager Keith Langdon is returning to Town Hall, more than 15 years after retiring, to serve as interim manager while the town searches for a permanent replacement. The...

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World Series Champions Honored By Archer Lodge, Congressman Brad Knott

ARCHER LODGE, N.C. — The Johnston County Little League 12U softball team returned to the spotlight, this time at Archer Lodge Town Hall, where players and coaches were honored for winning the 2026...

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BBB Urges Caution When Hiring Contractors After Storm Damage

RALEIGH — As homeowners begin cleaning up from weekend storms, the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas is urging residents to take their time before hiring contractors or making permanent...

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More Than 456 Acres Of Johnston County Farmland Slated For Preservation

JOHNSTON COUNTY — More than 456 acres of Johnston County farmland are slated for long-term protection following the award of approximately $2.7 million in state farmland preservation grants. The N.C....

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Police Identify 76-Year-Old Smithfield Man Killed By Train

SMITHFIELD — Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a freight train Oct. 2 as 76-year-old David Richard Polk of Smithfield. Smithfield Police said the delay in releasing Polk’s...

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Deputies: Man Kicked In Door, Took Basket Of Tortillas

JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Dunn man is accused of kicking in the back door of a stranger’s home Thursday afternoon and leaving with a small basket of tortillas. The unusual burglary was reported around 4:31...

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Campbell Continues FCS Top-25 Climb

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Heading into the second half of the 2026 season, Campbell continues to climb the FCS top-25 rankings. The Fighting Camels have now been ranked in both the AFCA Coaches Poll and...

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Letter To The Editor: A So-Called Lesson We Don’t Need

When I was still teaching high school English, we read The Kite Runner. Toward the end of the book, there was a public execution in a soccer stadium, carried out by the Taliban. It sparked discussions...

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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...

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Wanted 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...

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Selma 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...

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Smithfield 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...

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NC 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...

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