A Johnston County man will spend the next 5 to 7 years in prison for fatally shooting his father. On March 4, 2017, Evan Thomas Lee shot and killed his father, 68 year-old James Russell Lee inside the family home in the 3800 block of US 70-A outside of Princeton. Evan Lee was still at […]
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Son Pleads Guilty To Killing Father
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7 Detained Following Incident At West Johnston High School
Several dozen law enforcement officers converged on the campus of West Johnston High School on Raleigh Road near Benson around 11:00am this morning (Friday) following an incident. WTSB News has learned that 7 teenagers went to the school in an apparent attempt to see a West Johnston student. The seven people – 5 male and […]
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Update: 7 Charged With Trespassing Following Incident At West Johnston High School
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 7 teenagers in connection with Friday’s incident at West Johnston High School on Raleigh Road near Benson. Around 11:00am, the seven individuals went to the school on the pretense of picking up a West Johnston student. They were confronted by school staff and a Johnston County sheriff’s office […]
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Smithfield Middle School Second Quarter Principal’s List And A/B Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Jessica Antonio-Juarez, Ashley Barkhau, Kevin Chen, Luis Claros-Garcia, Yvette Gomez-Hernandez, Van Lawrence, Connor Lee, Kiara Morales-Aquino, Chase Nguyen, Jonnhy Ramirez-Diaz, Derek Reyes, Betsabe Sierra and William Taylor. 7th Grade Principal’s List Britney Arana Alberto, DaHanna Canales-Cubas, Catherine Cepin, Silvia Franco, Christopher Fulcher, Alan Gonzalez-Barrios, Jonathan Gonzalez-Salazar, Jackson Harris, Sire Holmes, Johnice Lofton, Darian Murray, […]
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Smithfield Selma Chamber Honors Semester Superstars
On Monday, the 2018 Spring Semester Superstars luncheon was held at Sleep Inn and Suites in Smithfield to honor teachers from the middle and high schools in the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce. Mike Mancuso, Smithfield Selma Chamber President and CEO congratulated the teachers on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and shared that […]
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Holt Lake Gas & Grill Named Four Oaks Business Of The Month
The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce has named Holt Lake Gas and Grill the March Business of the Month. Holt Lake Gas and Grill was nominated for Business of the Month in recognition of their beautification and renovation efforts. The owner, Tony Braswell, and the General Manager, Tonya Rodriguez, have worked hard since 2016 to […]
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Clayton High Teacher Names A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Donna Digby as the Super Star Teacher for the month for February. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity and motivation of their students and show a high level of commitment to our community. Ms. Digby is described as a remarkable teacher and a […]
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Four Oaks Chamber Of Commerce Recognized Members
The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Member Appreciation Dinner on February 27, 2018. Participants were treated to dinner provided by White Swan Bar-B-Que and Fried Chicken as well as an opportunity to network with their fellow business community. About 100 participants came out representing businesses and organizations from the Four Oaks area and […]
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Local Four Legged Hero Competing To Become Nation’s Top Dog
Every dog has its day, and one four-legged local is hoping that day will come for them on September 29th at the eighth annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards in Beverly Hills. Lex, a 2-year-old, rescued Labradoodle from Wendell will be competing against 265 other courageous canines for the nation’s highest honor recognizing Mankind’s best friend. Lex […]
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Federal Jury Convicts Dunn Man Of Distributing Drugs, Money Laundering
A federal jury in Elizabeth City has convicted a 42 year-old Dunn man on multiple charges following a three day jury trial. Antoine Dewayne Myles, aka “Twan” was convicted following the trial last week before United States District Judge Terrance W. Boyle. The jury found Myles guilty of Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute […]
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Smithfield Native Serving Aboard Navy Warship
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steve Watterworth, Navy Office of Community Outreach Norfolk, Va – A Smithfield native and 2014 graduate of Smithfield Selma High School is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Kearsarge. Petty Officer 3rd Class Malachi Barnes is a boatswain mate aboard the amphibious transport dock operating out of Norfolk. […]
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County Wastewater Project Doubles In Cost
A wastewater improvement project along Highway 42 and Cornwallis Road in western Johnston County will cost nearly double the initial estimates. The Johnston County Department of Public Utilities plans to install 9,100 feet of 12 inch and 16 inch gravity fed sewer lines along Swift Creek from Highway 42 to Cornwallis Road and also construct […]
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Johnston Students Given Alternatives To Nationally Planned Walkouts
Johnston County Public Schools principals have developed innovative alternatives to the nationally planned student walkouts organized after the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) in Parkland, Fla. Principals, school staff, and student leaders have organized different options for students to have their voices heard at each of the 46 public schools in Johnston […]
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Victims Lose $10,000 In Scams
Two Johnston County residents are the latest victims of the Grandparents and IRS scams. A 90 year-old Clayton woman lost $7,000 last week in the Grandparents Scam. The elderly woman said she received a phone call from a person pretending to be her grandson. The caller claimed he had been arrested by police in Florida on […]
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Woman Charged With Burning Home
A Johnston County woman is accused of burning down a home she was renting. The fire was reported on March 2nd at 1150 Howell Road outside of Princeton. A witness reported seeing 33 year-old Melissa Woodard Norton leave her rental home about 60 seconds before it became engulfed in flames. The home was destroyed by the […]
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Impaired Father Injures His 2 Children, 1 Seriously In Crash
A 14 month old baby remains in serious but stable condition after being ejected from a Jeep that overturned on Highway 96 in the Meadow community in southern Johnston County. The NC Highway Patrol said Anthony Scott Cerda, 29, was operating his red Jeep Saturday night while allegedly impaired when he ran off the roadway and overturned […]
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Cleveland High Crowns Miss Cleveland 2018
Cleveland High senior Katie West was crowned Miss Cleveland at the school’s sixth annual Miss Cleveland Pageant. The 11 candidates were judged on casual wear, talent, and evening wear. The candidates in this year’s pageant were Chloe Holland, Madison Ingle, Aalana Autry, Khushi Patel, Ashley Bain, Sydney Johns, Olivia Riggs, Kelsie Boykin, Lindsay Morris, Katherine […]
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10:00PM this evening. A vigorous upper level trough will move southeast through the Carolinas today, and off the North Carolina coast this evening. Rain will transition to a mixture of rain, sleet, and wet snow from west to east during the afternoon. WHAT…Rain will change over to a mixture […]
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Closings / Delays
Tuesday, March 13th Johnston County Schools – 3 Hour Delay For Students And Staff Johnston Community College – Opening 10:00am for Staff, Classes begin at 11:00am for Students & Faculty Johnston County Government Offices – Opening 9:30am Town of Benson Government Offices – Opening 10:00am Town of Selma Government Offices – Opening 10:00am
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Town To Purchase New Backhoe
The Town of Smithfield Public Works Department will be purchasing a new backhoe. The Town Council unanimously approved a request to spend $116,097 to purchase a new Caterpillar 420F2 backhoe from Gregory Poole. The town had originally budgeted $100,000 to purchase a used backhoe but found that many companies were using backhoes for several years and […]
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