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Woman, infant die in early morning fire

A 21-year-old woman and her 14-month-old son were killed early Wednesday morning in a fire that broke out in a second-story apartment unit. Updated: Mar. 10, 2010 1:41 PM | Full story

'Washboard Ray'

When Sydney Wheless' parents decided she should learn to play a musical instrument, the washtub bass probably wasn't what they had in mind. Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:41 AM | Full story

Johnston might aid subdivision in Wake

In Hialeah subdivision, people live in fear of contaminated water while state fines threaten to put their ancient, indebted communal well out of service. Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:41 AM | Full story

Curfew on hold until May

Hesitant to adopt a curfew without proof that it would lower crime and protect teens, Smithfield councilmen are putting their debate on hold until May. Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:41 AM | Full story

Commissioners say no to 24-hour gas station

Developers, residents, rival businessmen and a lawyer all had their say last week in a debate before County Commisioners about plans for a 24-hour gas station on N.C. 42. Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:36 AM | Full story

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SSS offense comes alive

SSSEWSoccer3.03102010.MTM Five minutes into Smithfield-Selma's Greater Neuse River 4-A Conference girls soccer match against East Wake last Wednesday, things didn't look so great for the Spartans. Updated: Mar. 15, 2010 9:54 PM | Full story
North falls in clash of champs
Spartans blank South in soccer
Herring and guns: Jamesville's got them
South reels off three wins
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Community Notes

Medicine Drop Updated: Mar. 11, 2010 1:53 PM | Full story
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Hat store opens in Smithfield

Cyndi Smith owns about 300 hats -- so many that she needs an entire "hat room" in her house to store them. Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:31 AM | Full story
Hospital to close day care
Commissioners say no to 24-hour gas station
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Honor Roll

Selma Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of school. Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:31 AM | Full story
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Democrats might regret sheriff's race

Someone asked what we thought of the candidate filings in Johnston County. Let's begin with a question: Can a single Democratic candidate benefit every Republican on the November ballot? Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:41 AM | Full story
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Front


  • Hospital to close day care
    Johnston Health is closing its day care in Smithfield. At an open discussion last week, hospital officials heard tearful pleas, heated condemnations and piercing questions from parents of children enrolled in the Early Learning Center. | Full story
  • Board OKs body shop
    An antique-auto restoration business won the split-vote approval of County Commissioners last week, despite the protests of neighbors who said the shop didn't suit their residential neighborhood. | Full story
  • Club building needs repairs
    The leaders of the Johnston County Boys and Girls Club knew they'd have to take quick action after learning from Selma's building inspector that the club's chimney was at risk of falling, creating a "substantially unsafe and hazardous condition." | Full story

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'Washboard Ray'
When Sydney Wheless' parents decided she should learn to play a musical instrument, the washtub bass probably wasn't what they had in mind.


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Obituaries


  • Karate instructor dies
    Hundreds of people tossed back beers and swapped stories last week as they paid their respects to master karate instructor Johnny Holbrook. | Full story

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