16+ hour, 46+ min ago  (296+ words) JOHNSTON COUNTY, N. C. " A 79-year-old Garner woman was killed in a head-on collision Wednesday morning on Mc Lemore Road in the Cleveland community, according to the N. C. State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11: 15 a. m. on Mc Lemore Road near Lassiter Farms Lane....

17+ hour, 43+ min ago  (179+ words) Samuel Richard Narron, 80, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2026. Born on October 30, 1945, Richard, known as "Rooster," lived a life defined by faith, family, service, entrepreneurship, and enduring love of baseball. He…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (372+ words) North Carolina Celebrates the Carolina Hurricanes and Designates "Hurricanes Highway" RALEIGH, N. C. " On Friday, Governor Josh Stein proclaimed the summer of 2026 Stanley Cup Summer in recognition of the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, proving unequivocally that North Carolina is a…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (81+ words) Vickie Lynn Whidby Garner, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born on August 14, 1956, in Fulton County, Georgia, Vickie was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruby Whidby. She was also preceded in death…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (232+ words) SMITHFIELD, N. C. " A Johnston County grand jury has returned indictments against two people following a deadly shooting in Kenly that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and led investigators to discover illegal drugs inside the residence. The indictments were handed…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (166+ words) BENSON, N. C. " Two Town of Benson Public Works employees have been recognized for their dedication, teamwork and service to the community. Dylan Rhodes and Doug Jackson recently received letters of appreciation for assisting with cleanup efforts at multiple locations throughout town....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (286+ words) CLEVELAND COMMUNITY " A Johnston County man was arrested Tuesday morning following a narcotics investigation in the Cleveland community that deputies say was launched after residents reported suspected drug activity in the area. Members of the Johnston County Sheriff's Office STAR…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (874+ words) CLAYTON, N. C. " When yearbook signing day arrived at Life Spring Academy, Sara Beth Bagley's mother expected to see students exchanging signatures and saying goodbye for the summer. One of the school's traditions is gathering all students " from kindergarten through 12th grade " in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (426+ words) SMITHFIELD, N. C. " Johnston County commissioners approved a $434. 9 million budget Monday night that fully funds requests from Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College, adds new public safety positions, and reduces the county property tax rate by one cent. The spending…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (214+ words) SELMA, N. C. " A pickup truck towing an enclosed trailer was struck by a freight train late Monday night after the driver turned onto railroad tracks near Selma. The collision occurred around 11 p. m. at the Lizzie Mill Road railroad crossing. According to preliminary…...