CLAYTON – An amazing race to the finish brought energy and excitement to Municipal Park in Clayton, Saturday morning. The Town of Clayton came together in stride and spirit as families, friends, and ...

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Bearcat is pictured at an apartment complex on Tide Drive, Benson during a search warrant executed on May 7, 2025. Johnston County Report Photo BENSON – A man on ...

CLAYTON– The Town of Clayton is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating Professional Municipal Clerks Week, which takes place May 4–10. This annual recognition, sponsored by the ...

SMITHFIELD – One person was treated at the emergency room after a road rage assault in Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield Police said it happened around 8:30 Wednesday morning. A motorist had stopped for ...

Tiffany Coello, a third-grade student at South Smithfield Elementary, stands proudly with her family following her recognition as the 1st place winner in the All-County Honors Art Gallery competition.

SELMA – No injuries were reported after a stolen car struck a home during a high speed chase. It happened Wednesday afternoon. A Flock license plate reader camera alerted authorities in Selma a stolen ...

WILMINGTON, NC – A Zebulon woman was sentenced Thursday to 8 years in prison for her role in a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 fraud scheme. Loretta Clarice James, 49, had previously pled guilty to ...

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held May 7, 2025 for a new BJ’s Wholesale Club at Eastfield Crossings in Selma. Contributed AP Photo/Sean Rayford SELMA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday ...

BENSON – Two southern Johnston County residents were arrested this week following a burglary and larceny in the Meadow community. On May 5, a man returned to his home on Wood’s Crossroads Road and ...

CLAYTON – A car ended up in a creek Wednesday afternoon after the driver suffered a medical emergency. At 12:57pm, emergency crews responded to a red Ford Edge SUV in a creek on Cornwallis Road just ...

SELMA – The Town of Selma hosted a Steel Topping Out Ceremony on Monday to mark a major milestone in the construction of its new Public Works Facility. The new, 7,000-square-foot building is made ...

HARNETT COUNTY – A convenience store clerk was killed during an armed robbery. It happened at 11:16pm Saturday at the Value Mart at 5231 NC 87 North, Sanford, in Harnett County. When deputies arrived, ...