October 22, 2025
Angier
Early Voting Underway For 2020 Primary Election
One-stop early voting for the 2020 primary elections in Johnston County is underway. Four early voting sites opened across Johnston County this morning (Thursday). Turnout was very light this morning but is…
Angier Man Sentenced To 90 Months In Federal Prison
An Angier man has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. United States District Judge Louis W. Flanagan sentenced Curtis Patrick Hodges,…
Steven Babel Earns Highest Award In Scouting
On January 5th an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Steven James Babel from Boy Scout Troop 64 of Garner. The Ceremony took place at Mount Zion United…
NC House Candidate Withdraws From Race
A McGee’s Crossroads area resident who filed last week for the NC House announced Monday he was dropping out of the race. Timmy Penny of Zack’s Mill Road, Angier filed…
Penny Files For NC House District 28
This story has been updated. Click for here the latest update. SMITHFIELD – A McGee’s Crossroads area resident filed Friday for the NC House District 28 seat. Timmy Penny of Zack’s…
Matthews Announces Plan To Run For Harnett DA
Hopes to replace her current boss A long-time member of the Harnett County District Attorney’s office has thrown her hat into the ring to replace retiring District Attorney Vernon Stewart,…
Arrest Made In Residential Break-In
Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a suspect they say is responsible for a break-in discovered earlier this month in western Johnston County. On October 4th, a 55 year-old man reported his…
5 Year-Old Uses Fire Training Skills To Help Grandmother Escape From House Fire
This week just happens to be Fire Prevention Week in North Carolina. This story is a perfect example of the importance of teaching children about fire safety and what to…
New Charter School Set To Open
The anticipated opening of a charter school in Angier remains on schedule as students, staff and parents prepare for the first day of class later this month. School officials say…
Wi-Fi Now Available In Angier
Anyone wanting to access the Internet in Angier’s downtown area will now be able to do so with at no cost after the town board voted to provide the service.…
Angier Fire Truck Damaged Under Suspicious Circumstances
Town leaders mum on investigation Photographs provided by an anonymous tipster show damage to a fire engine at the Angier Black River Fire Department. The damage sparked an investigation that…
Motheread Program Holds End Of Year Celebration
ANGIER — Motheread, a grant-funded family literacy program, celebrated its fifth year of successful completion on June 6 at Angier Baptist Church in Angier. The Central Carolina Community College (CCCC)…
