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Suspect Arrested For Christmas Day Theft Of Wedding Ring
A Smithfield man has been arrested after being linked by sheriff’s detectives to the theft of a wedding ring last seen on Christmas Day. The victim said removed her ring to wash dishes following a...
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Marine Corps League Recognizes Clayton Wal-Mart
The Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment #1236 has presented a Good Business Award to Wal-Mart of Clayton for continuously and properly displaying the American Flag at their location...
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Micro Community Celebrates School’s Past, Future
Micro High alumnus Dr. Woodrow Batten stands with his first grade school portrait at the Halls of History tour at the Micro Elementary School dedication ceremony on Sunday. It’s evident that a sense of...
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Police Chief Pleased With Most Of 2016 Crime Stats
Selma Police Chief R.A. Cooper reviews crime statistics for his agency. JoCoReport.com Photo While there was a slight uptick in some crimes in Selma last year, Police Chief R.A. Cooper said overall he...
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Man Selling Items Out Of U-Haul Arrested
A man selling items out of the back of a U-Haul van Monday afternoon near McGee’s Crossroads has been arrested. Johnston County deputies received a report about suspicious activity involving the...
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Suspects Linked To Attempted Home Invasion
A 34 year-old woman was at home alone Monday night when someone tried to break into her residence. Johnston County deputies conducted a traffic stop near the scene and arrested three people they say...
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Victim Seriously Injured After Gunman Opens Fire On Home
A Johnston County man was seriously injured after being shot while inside his home Tuesday morning. The 49 year-old man was inside a singlewide mobile home around 12:10am when someone opened fire...
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Angier Man Charged With Break-In, Gun Theft
A Johnston County man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home earlier this month stealing a handgun. The break-in was reported on West Road on January 4th. The victim said she returned...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Closing
Three Disaster Recovery Centers in the area will be closing next week. Recovery Centers for victims of Hurricane Matthew will close next Thursday, February 2nd in Edgecombe, Cumberland and Roberson...
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Deputies To Crack Down On Vehicles With Loud Mufflers
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone says deputies will be cracking down on vehicles with loud mufflers following complaints from citizens. If you have a loud muffler and you’re driving through Nash County...
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Benson Chamber Banquet Set For Thursday
The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce will gather together Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of the past year during its annual chamber banquet. “The Benson Chamber Banquet is a...
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Rouzer: President Trump Getting Down To Business
US Congressman David Rouzer US Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) said today that President Donald Trump is taking quick action on a number of issues. Rouzers comments came after Trump issues executive...
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Gunman Tries To Rob Smithfield Business
An attempted armed robbery at a Smithfield business was botched Tuesday night after the victim began laughing at the suspect. The incident happened just before 7:00pm at Crazy Taco at 911 South Fifth...
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Town Attorney To Be Paid $185 Per Hour
The Smithfield Town Council has extended their contract with longtime town attorney Robert A. “Bob” Spence Jr. with Spence and Spence, P.A. Under the contract, Spence will continue to bill the town...
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Man Convicted Of 1979 Murder, Robberies Eligible For Parole
A Goldsboro man convicted of robbing two Johnston County businesses and murdering a Fayetteville store clerk in 1979 is once again being considered for parole. Johnny Smith is 58 years old. On...
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Selma Approves Internet Upgrade, Free Public Wi-Fi
Selma Town Councilman Mark Petersen said during the Jan. 10th town council meeting an internet upgrade for all town facilities needs to happen sooner than later. The board voted 3-to-1 to approve the...
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Drugs Seized Near Benson
Johnston County deputies said they seized methamphetamines, marijuana and drug paraphernalia from a vehicle near Benson Wednesday afternoon. Officers had gone to a location on Surles Road around...
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Two Arrested For Home Invasion, Third Person Wanted
Two people are in jail under a $1 million bond each charged with an armed home invasion in rural Sampson County. A third person is being sought. Around 3:00am Sunday, Sampson County deputies said the...
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Turf Installation Begins At Jim Perry Stadium
Buies Creek – Construction continues at Jim Perry Stadium, where the home of the Campbell baseball program is receiving a major facelift. The steel framework for Jim and Daphne Perry Pavilion has risen...
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Lottery Cuts Hurt Sampson County
North Carolina Education Lottery allocations have fluctuated during its decade in existence and with around 65 percent of revenue returned as prizes to lottery winners, some would say it “pays to...
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