The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a Cleveland area landscaping business. On Oct. 4th, the owner of Triple R Landscaping in the 8400 block of Cleveland Road discovered an enclosed trailer had been forcibly entered and 9 power tools had been taken. The items, including Stihl, Echo and Husqvarna tools, were valued […]
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Business Break-In Reported
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Burlington Man Arrested On 5 Drug Charges
A traffic stop Monday afternoon on Highway 50 near McGee’s Crossroads resulted in the arrest of a Burlington, NC man on numerous charges. At 1:40PM, a SAFE Team deputy stopped a 1997 Nissan for a violation. The driver, 39 year-old Jason Braxton Cook, was reportedly found to have small amounts of suspected methamphetamines, marijuana and Suboxone […]
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Two People Lose Money To Scams
Two people lost money to unrelated scams last week. Authorities are investigating both incidents and want to warn others not to fall victim to deals that seen too good to be true. A 61 year-old Cleveland resident said he received a phone call on Oct. 1st from a man named Michael who claimed he was an […]
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Man Buys $30,000 Car With Stolen Identity, Police Say
Police say a stolen identity was used to buy a car worth more than $30,000. Back in April, a woman reported her identity and personal information had been stolen. Last month, the woman’s identity was used at Toyota of Goldsboro to buy a vehicle. Goldsboro Police have identified the suspect as Jerad Dobruch of Southport, NC. Dobruck […]
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5 Year-Old Uses Fire Training Skills To Help Grandmother Escape From House Fire
This week just happens to be Fire Prevention Week in North Carolina. This story is a perfect example of the importance of teaching children about fire safety and what to do in the event of a fire. Around 12 o’clock Tuesday, 5 year-old Taylor was at her grandparents home on E. Wimberly Street in Angier. […]
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Teacher Apologizes After Challenging Student Christian Group’s Bible Verse
A teacher at West Johnston High is under investigation for comments he allegedly made after a Christian student group posted a Bible verse inside the school. “Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything” is from Philippians 4:6. A student from the group wrote the message on a piece of paper and placed the popular […]
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Sampson County Attorney Sentenced To 3 Months In Federal Prison
A Sampson County attorney was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in New Bern. Sarah Jane Brinson, 34, of Clinton was sentenced by United States District Judge Louise W. Flanagan to three months in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons followed by three years of supervised release, for the crime of harboring an alien. On […]
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Troopers Will Increase Patrols During Columbus Day Weekend
Inaugural ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ campaign begins The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement officers are urging people to buckle up during one of the deadliest weekends for travelers. From Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 14, law enforcement agencies across North Carolina will be increasing patrols, looking for impaired drivers, speeders and checking […]
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$1 Million For A New Neuse River Amphitheater?
On October 1st, the Johnston County Visitor’s Bureau (JCVB) and the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department submitted plans to the Smithfield Town Council for a new Neuse River Amphitheatre that would cost nearly $1 million. In a report from JCVB President / CEO Donna Bailey-Taylor and Parks & Recreation Director Gary Johnson, they said the […]
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Ribbon Cutting Held For New $40M Clayton Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant
History was made in the Town of Clayton Thursday as community leaders and global healthcare company Novo Nordisk cut the ribbon on an almost $40 million regional industrial wastewater pre-treatment facility constructed through an innovative public-private partnership. Mayor Jody McLeod, Novo Nordisk Corporate Vice President Chad Henry, NC Sen. Brent Jackson and NC Rep. Donna […]
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Habitual DWI Suspect Who Seriously Injured Two Officers Held Under $2 Million Bond
A Johnston County man was jailed under a $2 million bond on Thursday after an incident inside the Johnston County Jail. Christopher Scott Hilliard of the 1500 block of Massengill Pond Road, Angier was arrested Thursday morning by a state trooper for driving while impaired. Hilliard was transported to the Breathalyzer room inside the detention facility […]
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Hit And Run Accident
The NC Highway Patrol is searching for a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday night then fled from the scene. The accident happened around 8:00PM on Highway 39 North near Earpsboro Road, not far from the Wake County line. Witnesses told the Highway Patrol a silver passenger car struck 48 year-old Rigoberto Valencia […]
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Sutton Will Not Run For County Commission Seat
Johnston County School Board member Todd Sutton of Kenly announced Thursday he would not be running for a seat next year on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Sutton had been weighing his options on a possible run for the District 1 seat currently held by Commissioner Jeff Carver of Clayton. Carver was elected to […]
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Home
Local, state and federal authorities are jointly investigating a fire that destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The fire was reported at 5:20AM Wednesday at 5377 Princeton-Kenly Road, Kenly, across the street from Rains Crossroads Freewill Baptist Church. The Princeton, Kenly and Micro Fire Departments responded to the scene to find the house involved in […]
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Bail Bonds Agent Arrested By Undercover Officers
A licensed bail bonds agent is facing serious charges after her arrest on 16 felony warrants. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said they took Lataronette Alford into custody at her home on Barefoot Street in Benson on Wednesday. The 25 year-old bonds agent had been the subject of a three month undercover drug investigation by […]
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Johnston County Schools Facing $10 Million Budget Shortfall
“I’m Very Disappointed In Our Previous Superintendent,” School Board Member Says Johnston County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Causby dropped a financial bombshell on school board members Tuesday when he announced the school system is facing a potential $10 million budget shortfall this fiscal year. Dr. Causby promised to do everything possible to prevent cuts […]
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Social Security Matters- Understanding the Family Maximum
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Understanding the Family Maximum Dear Rusty: My husband passed away when our children were 3 and 5 years old. I received benefits for myself, our two children and my 14-year-old son from a previous relationship. When my 14-year-old son turned […]
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New Warden Named at Sampson Correctional
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Robert Van Gorder as the new warden of the Sampson Correctional Institution in Clinton. Van Gorder, 54, had been the associate warden for custody/operations at the prison since 2015. “Warden Van Gorder is an outstanding correctional professional with decades of institutional knowledge,” said Todd Ishee, […]
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You Decide: Can We Talk Ourselves Into A Recession?
By Dr. Mike Walden My late mother used to tell me, “Be careful what you wish for; it may come true.” Her advice has relevance for today with all the talk about the possibility of an upcoming recession. I’m not implying people are wishing for a recession. The concern is that if we worry so […]
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Quick Tips To Saving While Improving Your Diet
By: Cassidy Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston County Cooperative Extension “Eating healthy is expensive.” This is a commonly held belief of many, despite the numerous ways to eat healthy on a budget. One tip that I always present to consumers is to eat at home more often. Eating out can result in […]
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