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Rezoning Underway for Row Housing Off Nanaimo’s Rutherford Rd.

Selma, North Carolina · Selma

Rezoning Underway for Row Housing Off Nanaimo’s Rutherford Rd.

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Suspect Linked To Sexual Assault, Two Break-Ins

Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield

Suspect Linked To Sexual Assault, Two Break-Ins

SMITHFIELD – Police detectives have linked a 29 year-old man to a sexual assault and two residential break-ins. Alejandro Remigio Palacios, who has addresses in Smithfield and Charlotte, NC, was located in the Garner area Monday afternoon and arrested on warrants from the Smithfield Police Department. On Saturday, June 14 around 5:56am, Palacios is alleged […]Read Article

Scam Emails Mimicking Smithfield Planning Department

Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield

Scam Emails Mimicking Smithfield Planning Department

SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield is alerting residents to a recent scam involving fraudulent emails that falsely appear to be from the Smithfield Planning Department. These emails may reference invoices or request payments and are designed to look official. Officials said the Town does not issue invoices via email for planning services or any […]Read Article

I-40 Rest Area Death Under Investigation

BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a person at the westbound Interstate 40 Rest Area near Benson. Around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, June 14, an acquaintance found the body of a 33 year-old male unresponsive in a vehicle at the rest stop. The acquaintance call 911. First responders performed life […]Benson, North Carolina · Benson Read Article

Clayton Fire Receives Funding For Critical Lifesaving Equipment

CLAYTON – As first responders continue to serve the Town of Clayton, it’s important that the Clayton Fire Department remains properly equipped to handle all emergencies. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recognized the need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded a nearly $43,000 grant to purchase Paratech Rescue Equipment, including six extensions, six struts, […]Clayton, North Carolina · Clayton Read Article

Person Killed After Hit by Amtrak Train in Clayton

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A town spokesperson said the person was struck and killed "after entering the path" of the oncoming train.Clayton, North Carolina · Clayton See the Story

Deputy Bitten During Arrest Of Shoplifting Suspect

CLAYTON – A shoplifting suspect is accused of biting and injuring a Johnston County deputy sheriff. It happened at 4:35pm Saturday, June 14 outside Tractor Supply at 4255 Veterans Parkway. Ronald A. Henry, of Penwood Road, Willow Spring is accused of shoplifting a $6.99 sushi veggie roll from a nearby Food Lion then going to […]Clayton, North Carolina · Clayton Read Article

Police: Sex Offender Located At Public Park

SMITHFIELD – A man on the NC Sex Offender Registry is behind bars after reportedly violating conditions of his release. Karl Daquon Beaty of Caswell Street, Smithfield was arrested June 12 after Smithfield Police reportedly found him at Smith Collins Park. Beaty is not allowed to be in a public park. Police said they did […]Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield See the Story

At Least 10 Vehicles Vandalized In Neighborhood

JOHNSTON COUNTY – At least 10 cars and trucks were vandalized in one Johnston County neighborhood. The vandalism took place along Presley Boulevard and South Shiloh Road in the Presley Pointe community, just off Cleveland Road. It was discovered early Saturday morning. Someone used a sharp object to intentionally scratch the exteriors of 10 vehicles […]Johnston County · Johnston County Read Article

Overturned tractor trailer closes I-95 in Johnston County, driver charged with DUI

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A tractor trailer overturned near Exit 107 on northbound I-95 in Johnston County, leading to a prolonged road closure.Johnston County · Johnston County See the Story

Driver faces charges after multi-county chase ends in crash off I-95 in Johnston County

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The driver was taken to a hospital to be checked out. He'll face charges in Edgecombe County once released.Johnston County · Johnston County Read Article