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Car And Semi Collide On S. Brightleaf Boulevard
SMITHFIELD – No injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision on S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Massey Street. The accident happened around 9:20am Friday. A tractor trailer appeared to have been attempting to make a right turn onto Massey Street when a car struck the right side of the truck.
Hephzibah Couple Among Five People Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 In North Carolina
A Hephzibah couple is dead and a truck driver is facing manslaughter charges after five people died in a fiery crash Wednesday on Interstate 95 in Kenly, North Carolina. The northbound lanes of I-95 were shut down for nine hours while emergency crews were on the scene. The North Carolina...
Tractor-trailer driver appears in court after I-95 crash kills 5 people
A tractor-trailer driver charged in a deadly Interstate 95 crash near Kenly appeared in court on Thursday. Charles Haskell, 51, is facing five counts of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle after five people died Wednesday afternoon in Wilson County. According to the State Highway Patrol, Haskell failed to stop his...
3 People Arrested During Narcotics Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS – Three people were arrested on felony drug charges following a narcotics search warrant. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office STAR team and Narcotics Division executed the warrant at an address in the 1700 block of Parkertown Road on Wednesday morning. Agents said they found five different...
Speeding a factor in crash that killed 5 people on I-95 N near Kenly, truck driver charged: NCSHP
KENLY, N.C. (WNCN) — The N.C. State Highway Patrol said a man has been charged after five people were killed in a massive crash on Interstate 95 near Kenly that had northbound lanes closed for several hours. NCSHP investigators said that around 1:26 p.m., they responded to a fatal...
Teachey hires new public works team member who continues to save lives with the fire department
TEACHEY — Bryan Mecenpadilla joins the town of Teachey as their new Assistant Public Works Associate. At the age of 16, Mecenpadilla joined as a volunteer firefighter with the Teachey Volunteer Fire Department, which began about four years ago. He was looking for long-term work which the Deputy Chief recommended him since he is already so involved in the community. Mecenpadilla improves the grounds of the township.. He looks at...
Greensboro Police Department announces completion of on-site assessment for reaccreditation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greensboro Police Department has announced the successful completion of its on-site assessment for reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This milestone underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement practices. The assessment was conducted over the past four days by […]
Getting to know the opening acts for Tracy Byrd’s show tonight
KENANSVILLE – Tracy Byrd is taking the stage at the Duplin Events Center on July 26 with exciting musical guests. Paige King Johnson and Eli Winders are both native to North Carolina and outstanding musicians. Paige King Johnson grew up in Angier, North Carolina. As a country artist, she sings and plays guitar with a timeless sound. ...
Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has received an American Heart Association award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked […] The post Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district
I don’t drink, not anymore, but I don’t mind if others do. To me, “Do as I say, not as I did” would be just as hypocritical as its present-tense cousin. So no, I don’t mind that the Smithfield Town Council last week approved a downtown social district. The state still has to say yes, but if does, people will […] The post Cheers to Smithfield’s new social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Time in the passenger seat for Danny Jackson of popular auto mart, retired this summer
Danny Jackson of Jackson’s Auto Mart has retired after years of serving the area with much appreciation. Mount Olive Motor Company’s H.D. Grady has been handed the reins and now furthers the business with its new name. Owner H.D. Grady buys wholesale and retail and sells to public and dealerships. “I started out on my own car lot when I got out of college,” said Grady. Grady grew up in...
SSS grad receives Gates Scholarship
SMITHFIELD — Denasia Dixon has received a Gates Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a June graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School. The Gates Scholarship is based on evidence that a last-dollar scholarship can enable high-potential, low-income minority students to excel in their coursework and graduate from college. In all, 750 students received Gates […] The post SSS grad receives Gates Scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Godwin’s grocery store saddened by loss and carries on its family legacy
ROSE HILL — The sad passing of the beloved former business owner David Godwin of Godwin’s IGA in Rose Hill is mourned by the community and his family. Daughter of Godwin, Vickie Baker, speaks with the paper to share fond memories of her father. “I started working when I was 12. I bought the store from daddy in ‘96. We sort of flip flopped roles where I was working for...
Commissioner Delreese Simmons of Mount Olive censured from board after voicing concerns to the public
MOUNT OLIVE — District 2 Commissioner Delreese Simmons of Mount Olive was censured by the town board during a vote between members. This censure came as a surprise to both Commissioner Simmons and Mayor Dr. J. Jerome Newton. The information was provided secondhand to Commissioner Simmons from an undisclosed source that was a close family member of one of the three people who enacted and voted in favor of it. ...
Bethel Christian academy earns Cognia accreditation
Bethel Christian Academy announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the...
JCPS 2024 Facilities & Construction Employee Of The Year Named
SMITHFIELD – Facilities Services Coordinator Shane Johnson was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2024 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Johnson has been with the school district for nearly 24 years, working his way up from a carpenter, to foreman, to his current position. Being named employee...
Public Notice: TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID
TOWN OF LA GRANGE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY UPSET BID Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269 An offer of $3,000.00 has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the Town of La Grange, more particularly described as follows: Parcel ID #:. A portion of...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Snow Hill
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — A pedestrian was struck in Snow Hill on Wednesday night. Snow Hill Fire Department and GCEMS responded to 707 Hwy 258 North due to a report of a hit pedestrian. GCEMS applied a tourniquet on the patient before transporting them to ECU Health. Fire units assisted law enforcement with traffic […]
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