A Newton Grove woman says Johnston County magistrate Sam Blake Jr. flipped a coin to decide whether to let her boyfriend out of jail on bond.
Updated: May. 14, 2012 12:41 PM | Full story
Wild pigs, reproducing quickly, eat crops, threaten domestic herds in North Carolina
Updated: May. 14, 2012 12:43 PM | Full story
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On Campus: The bright-red Chevy S10 parked in a garage at South Johnston High School looks like the average small pickup.
Updated: May. 14, 2012 12:40 PM | Full story
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Jerry Goodman has been eager to find a full-time job, but in a down economy with no high school diploma, that’s next to impossible, he says.
Updated: May. 13, 2012 7:13 PM | Full story
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North Carolina’s biggest players in health care have a variety of partnerships with community hospitals, but here’s a common thread: In exchange for their cash, the big players demand a major role in governing their smaller counterparts.
Updated: May. 13, 2012 7:11 PM | Full story
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North Johnson wins its 24th softball game of the season, rocketing by Eastern Randolph in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A softball playoffs. Tayler Creech throws a no-hitter and the Panthers take advantage of 10 walks drawn.
Updated: May. 16, 2012 12:08 PM | Full story
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Also in this section: D. Clay Best Sports Blog, Area Recreation and the Outer Loop Sports Show.
The Holiday Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Third and Johnston streets in downtown Smithfield. The concert is free.
Updated: May. 14, 2012 12:34 PM | Full story
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Kay B. McGovern and Kenneth McGovern to Richard R. McCullough and Vickie L. McCullough, 4.843 acres, $127,000.
Updated: May. 13, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story
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America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives farmers the chance to win $2,500 for their favorite nonprofits.
Updated: May. 14, 2012 12:32 PM | Full story
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My grandfather died this past Sunday at age 104.
Updated: May. 13, 2012 6:53 PM | Full story
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A growing church embraces diversity
Every other Sunday, the Smithfield Herald spotlights a local church in “Houses of Worship.” Pastors who want to feature their church should send an email to ccampbell@newsobserver.com. | Full story
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Rouzer squeaks past Pantano
N.C. Sen. David Rouzer narrowly defeated 2010 GOP nominee Ilario Pantano in the Republican primary for the Distict 7 U.S. House seat. Rouzer will face longtime incumbent Democrat Mike McIntyre on the November ballot. | Full story
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A growing church embraces diversity
Every other Sunday, the Smithfield Herald spotlights a local church in “Houses of Worship.” Pastors who want to feature their church should send an email to ccampbell@newsobserver.com.
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