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Doyle faces primary challenge

Incumbent District Attorney Susan Doyle will face a challenger in the Republican primary this year, and a Democratic challenger is waiting in the wings. Updated: Mar. 2, 2010 8:36 AM | Full story

Filing period closes

11 file for school board Published: Mar. 3, 2010 8:05 AM | Full story

Retired trooper running for sheriff

A retired state trooper who was demoted a decade ago for having an affair with another trooper's wife said his transgression wouldn't affect his ability to serve as sheriff in Johnston County. Published: Feb. 24, 2010 8:13 AM | Full story

Senate bid faces uphill climb

Jody McLeod isn't naïve. Published: Feb. 24, 2010 8:06 AM | Full story

Candidates begin filing

Published: Feb. 9, 2010 10:10 AM | Full story

Incumbents win easily in Benson

Incumbent Benson Mayor William Massengill soundly defeated Jerry McLamb, his predecessor in the post, in an election with higher turnout than the town saw in 2007. About 750 ballots were cast. Updated: Nov. 9, 2009 4:52 PM | Full story

Write-in candidates fall short in Princeton

Two write-in candidates made a strong showing in last week's election but fell short by a couple of dozen votes. Updated: Nov. 9, 2009 4:52 PM | Full story

Harris wins; Ogburn survives challenge

Perry Harris defeated Tony Gupton in a hotly contested race in South Smithfield's District 2. Almost 500 voters turned out in the contest to fill the seat of Daniel Evans, who ran unopposed for mayor. Updated: Nov. 9, 2009 4:57 PM | Full story

Ahlert ousted in Clayton

In his quest to win a seat on the Town Council, Art Holder made about 4,100 phone calls and knocked on nearly as many doors. Updated: Nov. 9, 2009 4:57 PM | Full story

Jenkins says polling place was too far for his voters

Updated: Nov. 18, 2009 8:25 AM | Full story

Grady races by Hales in Kenly

Former mayor David Grady trounced incumbent Herbert "Tooie" Hales, 61 percent to 39 percent. Updated: Nov. 9, 2009 5:02 PM | Full story

Wilson's Mills incumbent might seek second vote

Updated: Nov. 18, 2009 8:25 AM | Full story

Confusion wins in Whitley Heights

No candidates were on this year's ballot in Whitley Heights, and only seven voters went to the polls. But that didn't make for a smooth election Updated: Nov. 9, 2009 5:02 PM | Full story

Incumbents stay put in Benson

Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 7:42 AM | Full story

Council members become mayors in Wilson's Mills and Micro

Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 7:42 AM | Full story

Selma incumbents win reelection

Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 7:42 AM | Full story

Grady to return to Kenly mayor's post

Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 7:42 AM | Full story

Harris, Ogburn win Smithfield council race

Updated: Nov. 4, 2009 2:06 PM | Full story

Big signs, but no opponent

Updated: Nov. 3, 2009 11:24 PM | Full story

Voters' Guide

Voters in Johnston County towns will go to the polls next Tuesday (Nov. 3) to elect their mayors, council members and commissioners. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. till 7:30 p.m. Here's a preview of Election Day in each Johnston County town: Updated: Oct. 28, 2009 3:44 PM | Full story


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