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Drug raid surprises Benson

At first glance, the Flying Eagle Grocery and Grill looked like the typical modest Johnston County convenience store. Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 8:14 PM | Full story

Johnston board opposes gun range

Neighbors say they don't want a shooting range close by. The Johnston County Planning Board agrees. Updated: Jan. 25, 2012 8:25 AM | Full story

Town getting new signs

Street signs here are getting a new look - gradually. Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 8:19 PM | Full story

Students recycling books

Students at Dixon Road Elementary School are getting a lot more from their recycling lessons than learning how to separate plastics from cardboard. Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 8:14 PM | Full story

After scandal, openings remain

For years, residents here have known Shannan Williams as the cheery voice who answered town hall phones and manned the front desk. Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 8:14 PM | Full story

Sports More Stories

Still lining up for Bagwell

For one last time Friday night in Kenly, former North Johnston girls basketball players who played under the direction of David Bagwell got the chance to line up on the baseline for their beloved coach. Updated: Jan. 25, 2012 11:39 AM | Full story
South shuts out Eastern Wayne in 1st quarter
Tip-in good enough for 2nd
Wildcats' 7th win memorable
Hot Stove warms Miracle League
Also in this section: D. Clay Best Sports Blog, Area Recreation and the Outer Loop Sports Show.

Community More Stories

Community Notes

Pancake supper Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 8:04 PM | Full story
Faith Notes
Leslie to perform in Clayton
Faith Notes
Arts Notes

Business More Stories

Business Notes

Free seminars Updated: Jan. 21, 2012 7:22 PM | Full story
'Cash mob' could descend on Clayton
Local industry leader dies
Sausage dogs a hit
Smithfield eyesore to become kennel

Education More Stories

Students recycling books

Students at Dixon Road Elementary School are getting a lot more from their recycling lessons than learning how to separate plastics from cardboard. Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 8:14 PM | Full story
College Classes
School Notes
Corinth Holders principal promoted
College Classes

Opinion More Stories

What's so great about being a town?

Some Johnston County commissioners were unhappy that they were debating a panhandling ordinance. Updated: Jan. 21, 2012 7:32 PM | Full story
Why is it hard to get a loan?
Who's paying lobbyists in N.C.?
Government pay picture isn't that bad
Experience priceless in newspapers
View Johnston County Arrests

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  • Twisters addresses problems
    With better lighting and added security, the owners of Twisters nightclub on South Bright Leaf Boulevard hope to put a series of complaints behind them. | Full story

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Wordplay warriors
Jerry Higgins has an unusual strategy for playing Scrabble: He uses lots of two-letter words.

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