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You Decide: What’s The Best Tax?

You Decide: What’s The Best Tax?

Feb 8, 2026

By Mike Walden If you meet someone new and the conversation lags, one way to keep things going is to bring up the topic of taxes. Virtually everyone has an…

Social Security Matters – Why Is My Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small? 

Social Security Matters – Why Is My Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small? 

Feb 8, 2026
‘About Control’: Selma Councilwoman Censured Following Contentious Meeting, Communications Restricted

‘About Control’: Selma Councilwoman Censured Following Contentious Meeting, Communications Restricted

Feb 7, 2026
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Feb 7, 2026
Blackman’s Grove Church Pancake Supper Feb. 20

Blackman’s Grove Church Pancake Supper Feb. 20

Feb 7, 2026
Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill

Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill

Feb 6, 2026
Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Feb 6, 2026
Single-Family Home Permits Drop 28% In January

Single-Family Home Permits Drop 28% In January

Feb 6, 2026
Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival

Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival

Feb 6, 2026
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Smithfield

Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Feb 7, 2026
Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill

Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill

Feb 6, 2026
Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Feb 6, 2026
Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival

Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival

Feb 6, 2026
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Selma

‘About Control’: Selma Councilwoman Censured Following Contentious Meeting, Communications Restricted

‘About Control’: Selma Councilwoman Censured Following Contentious Meeting, Communications Restricted

Feb 7, 2026
Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Feb 7, 2026
Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting

Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting

Feb 5, 2026
Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet

Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet

Feb 5, 2026
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Clayton

Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest

Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest

Feb 6, 2026
SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County

SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County

Feb 2, 2026
Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car

Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car

Jan 29, 2026
Clayton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After DWI Arrest

Clayton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After DWI Arrest

Jan 29, 2026
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Schools

Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Smithfield-Selma High Unified Sports Leaders Advocate On Capitol Hill

Feb 7, 2026
Teachers Hit The Court Against Harlem Wizards In Fundraiser Game

Teachers Hit The Court Against Harlem Wizards In Fundraiser Game

Feb 4, 2026
Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors

Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors

Jan 27, 2026
Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record

Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record

Jan 23, 2026
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State

New Leland Driver License Office To Open Feb. 9

New Leland Driver License Office To Open Feb. 9

Feb 8, 2026
You Decide: What’s The Best Tax?

You Decide: What’s The Best Tax?

Feb 8, 2026
Social Security Matters – Why Is My Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small? 

Social Security Matters – Why Is My Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small? 

Feb 8, 2026
Insect Shield LLC And Co-Founder’s Estate Agree To Pay $1.4M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Insect Shield LLC And Co-Founder’s Estate Agree To Pay $1.4M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Feb 5, 2026
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