A driven, precocious young man of many abilities is the youth of year at the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County. At age 14, LaMale Williams is a preacher, singer, organist, choir director, tutor and more.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
Fewer Johnston County students dropped out of school last year, continuing a three-year downward trend.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
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Four years ago, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell won his reelection bid with 70 percent of the vote.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
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Jennifer Walker, 21, collapsed in her hallway, suffocated by smoke, while her 14-month-old son lay dying in a bedroom. The early-morning apartment fire was small but put out lethal amounts of noxious gases.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
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The town's budget woes have already led to higher trash-pickup rates and one layoff. Next to feel the pinch could be the community's annual July 4 fireworks show.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
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Tate Parrish and Blake Mitchell combine on the no-no in a 7-0 Smithfield-Selma victory.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2010 12:42 AM | Full story
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Also in this section: D. Clay Best Sports Blog and Area Recreation.
Bentonville Battlefield
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:32 AM | Full story
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The following real-estate transactions valued at more than $50,000 were recorded Feb. 24 to Mar. 2 at the Johnston County Courthouse.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:27 AM | Full story
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One year after Johnston Christian Academy closed its doors, a Princeton-area church is stepping in to help meet demand for Christian education in the county.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:27 AM | Full story
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In his bid for a teen curfew, Smithfield Police Chief Michael Scott finds himself caught between politics and policy.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
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Also check out: Between the Lines Staff Blog.
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Honor society lacking honorees
Mayor Daniel Evans was ready this month to honor four distinguished citizens with a proclamation and town pin. But no recipients were at the Town Council meeting. | 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. | 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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