5+ hour, 52+ min 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…...

10+ hour, 18+ min 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…...

12+ hour, 35+ min 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....

3+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 10+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 10+ hour 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…...

3+ day, 7+ hour 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…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (167+ words) To settle ADF lawsuit, Charlotte school officials also agree to create student speech policy and exonerate student CHARLOTTE, N. C." To settle a lawsuit brought by a North Carolina high school student and her parents after school officials censored the student and…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (458+ words) Jo Co Report GREENSBORO, N. C. " On Monday, Governor Josh Stein joined state and local officials to break ground on Jet Zero's first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Jet Zero's flagship manufacturing operations will create more than…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (278+ words) FOUR OAKS " A Four Oaks resident lost more than $20, 000 after becoming the victim of a phone scam in which the caller falsely claimed to represent the U. S. District Court. According to a report filed with local law enforcement, the victim received…...