NASHVILLE — Nearly 60% of Nash County residents have received at least one dose of the coronavirus v…
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School board: Principals can search student cellphones
WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLSIn a 5-2 vote Monday, the Wilson County Board of Education passed a policy allowing school officials…
Ruth Louise Macialek
OXFORD, N.C. — Ruth Louise Macialek, age 65, died Sunday, December 12, 2021. Service arrangements ar…
Robert Williford
OXFORD, N.C. — Robert Williford, age 81, died Sunday, December 12, 2021. Service arrangements are en…
Samuel Anthony Edwards, Jr.
WILSON, N.C. — Samuel Anthony Edwards, Jr., age 76, died Monday, December 13, 2021. Service arrangem…
Arrest made in double shooting
A man is in custody in a double shooting on Friday that left one Johnston County resident dead and a…
Tucker’s 30 points lift Lady Warriors to win
OXFORD — Ta’ida Tucker has been waiting her turn to shine for the Webb Lady Warriors. As a senior, T…
Give the gift of Johnston County food, drink this holiday season
For Christmas, the Johnstonian News wondered if Santa Claus could fill his sleigh with Johnston Coun…
From chainsaw carvings to pottery, a variety of gifts to choose from
Looking for something different, perhaps unique, for that special someone on your Christmas shopping…
Police: Knightdale man faces child sex abuse charges
KNIGHTDALE — Police charged a Knightdale man with child sex offenses this week.
Eliseo Antonio Herna…
Red Rams host wrestling tournament in honor of fallen soldier
WrestlingFRANKLINTON — Franklinton’s wrestling team held its first Sergeant Dillon Baldridge Memorial wrestli…
Patriots win four in a row
Boys BasketballWAKE FOREST — Franklin Academy’s boys basketball team celebrated its fourth win a row with a 48-42 v…
Hot shooting keeps Wolverines undefeated
Boys BasketballRALEIGH — Wakefield’s boys basketball team had its best offensive performance of the season so far w…
Vikings defuse Rockets in non-conference game
CREEDMOOR — South Granville held off the high flying Person Rockets varsity basketball team 60-58 on…
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YARD SALE3008 Landrum Drive NW, WilsonSat, 12/18, 8am-UntilPerfume Men & Women $5.00Costume jewelry …
Baylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25
COLLEGE BASKETBALLBaylor won the national championship last season without ever reaching No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
The B…
Huge draft day decision on horizon for Panthers: QB or OT?
NFL FOOTBALLCHARLOTTE — Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Carolina Panthers appear destined to have a top 10…
