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Johnston County Firefighter Charged With Indecent Liberties, Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

Johnston County Firefighter Charged With Indecent Liberties, Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

Jul 28, 2026

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County firefighter has been fired after being arrested on felony charges alleging he took indecent liberties with a child and possessed sexually exploitative material involving…

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Princeton Search Warrant Nets Three Arrests, Meth, Firearms And Animal Cruelty Charges

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Smithfield Renews Downtown Development Contract Amid Push to Rebuild Business Trust

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Two Smithfield Food Lion Associates Honored For 40 Years Of Service

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Gov. Stein Appoints Two Johnston County Residents To State Boards

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Smithfield Council Approves $250,000 Fire Department Radio Purchase, Water Infrastructure And Traffic Safety Grants

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Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

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Smithfield

Johnston County Firefighter Charged With Indecent Liberties, Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

Johnston County Firefighter Charged With Indecent Liberties, Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

Jul 28, 2026
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Smithfield Renews Downtown Development Contract Amid Push to Rebuild Business Trust

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Two Smithfield Food Lion Associates Honored For 40 Years Of Service

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Mayor’s Vote Clears Major Hurdle For Smithfield Baseball Stadium

Mayor’s Vote Clears Major Hurdle For Smithfield Baseball Stadium

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Selma

Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered Hours After Owner Reports Theft

Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered Hours After Owner Reports Theft

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Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence

Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence

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Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

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Clayton Launches Study To Measure How Growth Is Affecting Residents

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UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

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Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

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UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

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‘Campbell Has Lost A Giant’: Former Football Coach Dale Steele Dies

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Man Deported Three Times Indicted After Fatal Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old

Man Deported Three Times Indicted After Fatal Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old

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Gov. Stein Appoints Two Johnston County Residents To State Boards

Gov. Stein Appoints Two Johnston County Residents To State Boards

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ICE Eyes Opening First NC Federal Detention Center In Winton

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