October 25, 2025
Newton Grove
Murder Arrest Made After Remains Identified As Missing 61 Year-Old Man
NEWTON GROVE – Human remains recently discovered near Newton Grove have been identified as those of a missing 61 year-old Newton Grove man. William “Jimmy” Graham was last seen by…
98 Youth Participate In 2021 Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale
Ninety-eight youth from across Johnston County participated in the annual Youth Livestock Show & Sale April 5-7. There were nine steers, twelve heifers, sixty-one market goats, forty-one market hogs, and…
Fire Destroys Newton Grove Home
A home burned to the ground Monday afternoon. The fire was reported around 5:30pm in the 600 block of Main Street in Newton Grove. Fire departments from Sampson and Johnston…
Newton Grove Police Officer Dies In Accident
UPDATE: The officer has been identified as 26 year-old Brent Hall. Officer Hall was traveling at a high rate of speed in a marked Dodge Charger when the vehicle struck…
Defendant Pleads Guilty To Johnston County Double Murder
The first of three defendants in a 2016 double murder in southern Johnston County pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 1st. Under a plea agreement with the Johnston County District Attorney’s…
A Legacy Of Farming Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
By Taylor Parrish Growing up in the farming industry instilled a passion for agriculture in Ronnie Moore that he could never shake. Although his current farm, Ronnie Moore’s Fruits &…
Commissioners Approve Rezoning Cases
Johnston County Commissioners approved several rezoning cases during their February meeting. Mideast Materials LLC of Dunn won approval to rezone 134 acres out of a 584 acre tract in the…
Man Broke Into Same Home 8 Times, JCSO Says
A Johnston County man has been arrested on charges he broke into the same home eight times in as many months. The suspect allegedly stole thousands of dollars of property…
Contract Awarded To Replace Newton Grove Bridge
NEWTON GROVE – A contract awarded to a Wilson contractor will replace a Sampson County bridge, which is expected to help local farmers and businesses. The $632,000 contract to replace…
Grandma’s Lucky Numbers Win Newton Grove Woman $362,242 Jackpot
NEWTON GROVE – A few special numbers led Maria Moreno of Newton Grove to win half of a $362,242 Cash 5 jackpot. “I just can’t believe it,” she said of…
Faith And Farming Go Hand-In-Hand For Isaac Best
University of Mount Olive senior Isaac Best is majoring in agricultural production with a concentration in business. It is a major that will serve him well as he strives to…
NC DOT Awards Contract To Replace Newton Grove Bridge
Work can begin in January NEWTON GROVE – A bridge in Sampson County will be replaced next year, after the N.C. Department of Transportation recently awarded a $528,000 contract. The…
