Johnston commissioners are weighing flexible subdivision-farm buffers, water-supply requirements and open-space rules as they ...

Clayton Town Council approved prepayment for a new ladder truck, saving an estimated $302,062 under a manufacturer promotion.

The Justice Department awarded more than $4.5 million to eight Eastern North Carolina recipients for law enforcement ...

Raleigh man Joseph Tyre Cumberlander was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing crack ...

Clayton Parks and Recreation will add a sensory-friendly evening to its Merry Municipal Express, supported by a $1,500 state ...

The Battle of Kings Mountain, fought Oct. 7, 1780, saw Overmountain militia defeat Loyalists and help shift momentum in the ...

Downtown Smithfield will host its inaugural Reels on the River outdoor movie night Oct. 24, featuring a free screening of ...

North Carolina voters will consider a property tax levy limit as polls show many view taxes as burdens but are unclear which ...

Johnston Community College will host a free Oct. 27 workshop in Smithfield to help entrepreneurs explore financing options ...

Johnston County Engineer Kim Rineer has been elected chair of the Triangle Water Supply Partnership, which coordinates ...

Tyrin Washington received 72 to 99 months in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2025 shooting death of 12-year-old Kyrell Stewart.

Clayton’s fire chief said a Sept. 24 truck rollover was preventable, with no injuries reported. The damaged unit may need ...