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Humboldt County DA Concludes 2024 Cutten Fatal Shooting by Deputy Was Justified

Clayton, North Carolina · Clayton

Humboldt County DA Concludes 2024 Cutten Fatal Shooting by Deputy Was Justified

Coverage: 2 sources

A news release from the DA's office outlines how the fatal shooting by the deputy played out in April 2024 in Cutten.See the Story

Roper: A Final Plea for Property Tax Relief

Selma, North Carolina · Selma

Roper: A Final Plea for Property Tax Relief

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

In 2024, when Vermont property taxpayers were whacked with an average 14 percent year over year increase, with some communities seeing nearly 40 percent increases, nobody (or at least not enough) in the legislature asked if citizens could afford this. They just shrugged their shoulders and stuck us with the bill. Same as every year ... Read more Source See the Story

Golf cart crash in Johnston County leaves five girls injured

Golf · Clayton

Golf cart crash in Johnston County leaves five girls injured

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A golf cart accident at the intersection of Tuscan Ridge Way and Siena Way in Johnston County left a group of five girls injured.See the Story

High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest

Local law enforcement arrested the driver of a vehicle who led police on a nearly hour-long chase Friday evening (June 13). The pursuit ended near the intersection of US 64 and US 285 in Tres Piedras after police deployed spike…Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield See the Story

Burglars Flee with Thousands in Cash After Post Office Break-In

The suspects used tools to break into the premises before fleeing in an AudiCrime · Smithfield See the Story

Fleeing Driver Causes Multi-Car Collision

CLAYTON – A Selma man is facing multiple charges after police said he caused a multi-vehicle crash on Clayton Boulevard. Around 9:19pm Tuesday, Clayton Police said they tried to stop a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe on Clayton Boulevard that was displaying a stolen license plate. The driver identified as Eric Sleeper, 54, of Selma, refused to […]Clayton, North Carolina · Clayton Read Article

Stranger Accused Of Stealing Dog, Assaulting Pet Sitter And Daughter

KENLY – Johnston County deputies were able to make a quick arrest in the theft of a canine. Lori Jackson Durham, age 50, was charged with felony larceny of a dog and two misdemeanor counts of simple assault. It happened on June 7 around 12:01pm on US 301 near Weaver Road. A 34 year-old Dunn […]Kenly · Kenly Read Article

Chicken Salad Chick Coming To Smithfield

Fast casual concept celebrating grand opening on June 18 SMITHFIELD – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the opening of its 17th location in North Carolina, located at 924 North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, June […]Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield Read Article

Undercover Investigation Results In Two Traffic Stops, Three Drug Arrests

BENSON – A three month undercover investigation by local and federal authorities resulted in two simultaneous traffic stops and three drug arrests. On June 10, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SAFE Team and Narcotics Division stopped two vehicles traveling together on NC Highway 50 in the McGee’s Crossroads community. Agents conducted traffic stops on a […]FBI · Benson See the Story

Update: I-70 Reopens Following 4-Vehicle Crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

All lanes of Eastbound Interstate 70 are closed near the Vail Pass summit for a crash, according to the COTrip.org. The closure began around 11:26 a.m. Wednesday and is impacting travel between mile markers 180 and 190. A call came in around 10:57 a.m. for a crash around mile marker 189, near the Vail Pass summit, according to Trooper Sherri Mendez with Colorado State Patrol. Four vehicles were involved, including a GMC Sierra, Toyota Camry, Sub…Princeton, North Carolina · Princeton See the Story

Former Shoney’s Location Being Considered For New Restaurant

SELMA – The former Shoney’s restaurant location, at 1801 Outlet Center Drive in Selma, could be the home to a new restaurant as early as next year. Culver’s is considering the 1.48 acre site for their second location in Johnston County. Kevin Weasler, a Culver’s franchise owner, appeared before the Selma Town Council on June […]Selma, North Carolina · Selma Read Article