Beginning next week, the average Clayton Public Power residential customer is looking at the potential for $3.46 more a month on their electric bill. The increase, which equates to about 15 cents a day for the average customer, was approved unanimously on Monday night by the Clayton Town Council. It includes the first increase in base rates […]
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Clayton Approves Electric Rate Increase
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Braswell Concedes Commission Race To Stewart
The Primary Election for the District 3 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners if final. In an email Friday morning to WTSB News, Johnston County Elections Director Leigh Anne Price and Clerk of Court Michelle Ball, Richard “Dickie” Braswell of Princeton said he was conceding the race to incumbent Chad Stewart of Four Oaks. Braswell trailed […]
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Indoor Marijuana Grow Items Seized From Home
Criminal charges have been filed against a Smithfield man after items commonly used for an indoor marijuana grow operation were found in his home this month. On May 11th, sheriff’s deputies responded to assist EMS with a medical call on Red House Road in the Brogden community east of Smithfield. While at the address, officers reportedly […]
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Two Arrested Outside Convenience Store
Two people were arrested early Monday outside a Johnston County convenience store. Around 4:10am, Johnston County deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store near McGee’s Crossroads that had not yet opened for business. Officers arrived and found two people asleep inside the vehicle. In plain sight, deputies said they […]
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Clayton Man Arrested For Cocaine Possession
A traffic stop on Highway 42 West resulted in the arrest of a 35 year-old Clayton man on drug charges. Monday afternoon, a state trooper stopped a vehicle on Highway 42 West and allegedly found a white powdery substance in the driver’s pocket. A deputy who assisted with the traffic stop charged Jason Wayne Winters of Riverdale […]
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Restaurant Employee Charged With Embezzlement
A newly hired employee at a Selma restaurant has been arrested on embezzlement charges. Selma Police said the thefts occurred on May 11th and May 12th at Denny’s on JR Road. Corporate loss prevention became suspicious after the new employee, identified as 39 year-old Monica Sykes Shultz of Benson, had reported that a number of […]
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3 Selected To 2018 NC AAU All Star Game
Three members of the Johnston-Wake County based Carolina Lynx AAU Girls’ Basketball Program have been selected to play in 2018 NC AAU All-Star Game in Greensboro on Sunday June 3rd. They are (left to right) Amayah Barnes, Khaliya Vines and Y’Zana Lee. They are members of the Carolina Lynx 4th Grade Team coached by Cornelius Robertson […]
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Polenta Teacher Named Cleveland Chamber Super Star
The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce has recognized Cristy Speight as the May Super Star Teacher of the Month. 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. Speight, a teacher at Polenta Elementary, consistently goes above […]
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Bradshaw Receives $15,000 Scholarship
Cleveland High School Senior Connor Bradshaw has been selected as a recipient of the 2018 North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Scholarship. The scholarship provides $15,000 toward educational expenses at a four year college or university. Connor will be attending Georgia Tech this Fall majoring in Computational Science and Engineering. Connor is […]
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Camels Headed To Athens For NCAA Regional
Campbell will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2014 and third overall Buies Creek – The Fighting Camels will head to Athens, Ga. to begin NCAA Regional play, as revealed by the NCAA Baseball selection show Monday afternoon on ESPNU. No. 4 seed Campbell will open the regional against top-seeded host Georgia […]
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Grant Will Fund Purchase Of Rescue Boat For Clayton Fire Department
The lifesaving capabilities of the Clayton Fire Department are getting a huge boost from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Thanks to the support of the local Firehouse Subs restaurant and donations from its patrons, the department has been awarded a grant for an inflatable, motorized rescue boat, along with a trailer. The grant, valued […]
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Johnston County Community Foundation Awards More Than $40,000 In Local Grants
The board of advisors of the Johnston County Community Foundation announces $40,890 in local awards from its community grant making fund, according to Margaret DiNubila, board president. This year the board will grant: $2,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for 2018 Camp Royall program scholarships $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of […]
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School Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Board of Education made several personnel changes during their monthly meeting held on Wednesday, May 9th. They include: Principal-Two Year Contract (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2020) • Melissa Hurst – Princeton Elementary • Stephanie Leonard – McGee’s Crossroads Elementary • Chenetra Mangum – West View Elementary • Kenneth Sumler – North Johnston […]
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4 Store Clerks Cited During Undercover Operation
Clerks at four Smithfield stores were cited during an undercover operation last week. Smithfield Police said they received a tip a juvenile was able to purchase tobacco products. Working with NC Alcohol Law Enforcement agents, police sent a person under age 18 into several stores. The teen was able to buy tobacco products at three stores, […]
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Memorial Day Ceremony Held At Johnston County Courthouse
The Johnston County Veterans Council held a special Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at the Johnston County Courthouse in Downtown Smithfield. Attendance was down this year compared to previous years, however the ceremony was memorable. Johnston County Commissioner and US Army and National Guard Veteran Ted Godwin welcomed those in attendance. Rudy Baker, US Army Veteran and President of […]
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect Through Tuesday Morning
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding is Possible A moist and unstable air mass will support the development of tropical showers and a few thunderstorms capable of producing locally heavy downpours on Monday. One to three inches of rainfall, with locally higher amounts, are forecast. Heavy rain will likely lead to rapid rises in local creeks and […]
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Princeton High Student Assaulted On Campus
A Princeton High School student was injured during an assault on campus. The 17 year-old student reportedly sustained minor injuries after being assaulted in a hallway at the school last Thursday. A school resource officer said the victim was struck in the face with a closed fist causing injury. Another Princeton High student was charged […]
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$19.84 Theft Results In Felony Charge
A Selma man who allegedly shoplifted a $19.84 Fram air filter from a business is facing a felony charge. Around 9:30pm last Thursday, Smithfield Police responded to Wal-mart on N. Brightleaf Boulevard for a shoplifting report. Police allege 51 year-old Michael Clarence Nesbitt of S. Raiford Street attempted to leave without paying for an air filter. Nesbitt has […]
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Police: Impaired Hit And Run U-Haul Driver Caught Drinking Beer At Bar
A 32 year-old man is facing charges following a hit and run accident in Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield Police said they received a report of a hit and run accident in the 200 block of E. Market Street around 5:30pm Thursday. A witness said a U-Haul truck sideswiped a Buick parked beside Market Street causing about $1,000 in damage […]
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Marijuana Plants, Meth Found At Kenly Home
A Kenly couple was arrested after marijuana plants and methamphetamines were reportedly found at their home Johnston County Sheriff narcotics agents conducted a search warrant at a home Thursday in the 500 block of Creech Church Road. Authorities said Christopher Wayne Davis, 46, answered the front door while Martha Kay Radford, 33, of the same address, reportedly […]
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