October 26, 2025
Garner
N.C. 50 Bridge Project In Garner Requires Temporary Closures
GARNER – Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation plan to close multiple roads and ramps beginning next week as part of the ongoing bridge replacement project on N.C. 50…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
CLAYTON — A Johnston County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that covered multiple highways but ended safely without injuries. The incident began on…
Vandalism Blamed For Untreated Wastewater Discharge
GARNER – Johnston County officials have reported a discharge of untreated wastewater that occurred between September 3 and 4 near 13383 Cleveland Road, Garner, in western Johnston County. According to…
I-40 Reopens After Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 have reopened after a fatal three-vehicle crash shut down traffic Thursday afternoon near mile marker 311, close to Veterans Parkway. The…
74-Year-Old Johnston County Man Scammed Twice, Loses $10,500
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 74-year-old man from western Johnston County has fallen victim to two separate scams over the past three years, resulting in a total financial loss of $10,500.…
Johnston County Man Arrested After Brief Vehicle Chase In Cleveland Community
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A Johnston County man was arrested following a brief vehicle pursuit with deputies who had responded to a domestic disturbance. Around 11:33 p.m. on August 21, Johnston…
Suspects Ram Car Into Business During Early Morning Burglary
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – Authorities are searching for multiple suspects involved in a bold early-morning break-in at a local business. The incident occurred around 4:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, at…
Judy Bass Selected As Recipient Of 2025 James R. Stevens Service To Garner Award
GARNER – A longtime Garner resident with over 30 years of service to the community has been named the 2025 recipient of the James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award.…
Man Accused Of Using Deceased Mother’s Bank Cards For Purchases
CLAYTON — A Garner man is facing felony charges after allegedly using his deceased mother’s financial cards to make unauthorized purchases at local businesses. Joseph William Tolson, 32, of Royalty…
Town Manager Miller Completes Prestigious Leadership Program
Garner Town Manager Jodi Miller recently completed the prestigious Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the Harvard Kennedy School. The three-week program, held on the Harvard Kennedy…
Son Charged With Murder Of Father
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 20-year-old man is in custody after authorities say he fatally shot his father at a Johnston County hotel. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Suspect Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have arrested a man they said had stolen financial cards in his possession. Seth Boyd Garrett of Garner was arrested in the Walmart parking lot, at…
