October 26, 2025
Archer Lodge
Conrad Elected Johnston County Republican Party Chairman At Convention
SMITHFIELD – Local party volunteer, Marshall Conrad from the Cleveland community was elected the chairman of the Johnston County Republican Party for the biennium Thursday night, with two-thirds of the…
Three Car Crash Injures Two
ARCHER LODGE – A three-vehicle accident sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon. The collision was reported on Buffalo Road near Archer Lodge. A second minor incident occurred at…
Local Girls Encourage The Next Generation
CLAYTON – At the end of February during National Engineers Week is a day that one local team finds extra special. G-Force Robotics, a high school robotics team and SWENext…
Deputies Track Down Train Thief
ARCHER LODGE – Deputies have tracked down a train thief. Dustin Glenn Keel, age 36, of the 7500 block of Applewhite Road, Wendell was busted this week on multiple charges.…
Bryan Chadwick Named New Archer Lodge Town Administrator
ARCHER LODGE – Mr. Bryan Chadwick has been named the new Town Administrator for Archer Lodge. He received his Oath of Office during the February 6 meeting of the Archer…
Chris Allen Hired As First Parks & Rec Director For Archer Lodge
ARCHER LODGE – The Town of Archer Lodge has announced the hiring of their first Parks and Recreation Director. Chris Allen joined the town in January. “I am excited for…
Three Car Accident Reported On Buffalo Road
ARCHER LODGE – Around 8:30am Friday (today), a three-car accident brought Buffalo Road traffic to a halt, just south of Archer Lodge. Two people were sent to area hospitals as…
Melissa Hubbard Named Clayton High Principal
CLAYTON – Melissa Hubbard has been named Principal of Clayton High by Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy. Hubbard is in her 26th year working in education, and…
Authorities Trying To Track Down Train Thief
ARCHER LODGE – For the second time in less than six months, thieves have stolen a trackless train and trailer in Johnston County.Xavier Parrott the owner and operator of Big…
Local Woman Loses $20,000 In Online Romance Scam
ARCHER LODGE – A Johnston County woman recently lost $20,000 in an online romance scam. The victim said she was on a dating site and met a man claiming to…
Johnston Community College Announces Fall 2022 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for academic achievements last semester. President’s List The following students have been named to the fall semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be named to…
JCSO Investigating Drive By Shooting
ARCHER LODGE – One person was injured in a drive by shooting reported at 12:39am Tuesday. Authorities responded to a 911 call in the 13200 block of Buffalo Road reporting…
