October 22, 2025
Angier
Home Burns Twice Within Hours
ANGIER – Embers from a wood burning stove are suspected of sparking a fire that destroyed a home on Langdon Road at the Harnett-Johnston County line. Fire departments from both…
Update: 2 Year-Old Child Dies After Being Struck By Car
UPDATE 5:15pm – A child struck by a car this afternoon has died at the hospital. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the child was accidentally struck at their home…
Suspect Arrested For 15th Time For Trespassing At Church
ANGIER – Around 9:30am Sunday, Elton Eugene Bryant was spotted walking down Piney Grove Road near Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church. When he stepped into the church parking lot an…
4 Juveniles Arrested After Chase On Stolen Vehicle
Four juveniles were arrested Wednesday night following a high speed chase on a stolen vehicle. Around 8:30pm, a Wake County ABC officer spotted a stolen vehicle on Highway 42 near…
Paige Johnson’s New Music Video To Appear On CMT
Things are certainly moving ahead for Angier singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson thanks to Country Music Television’s decision to premiere her latest video “Just Like You.” It will begin airing on…
Smithfield Woman Dies In Harnett County Crash
A Smithfield woman died and another woman was hospitalized with serious injuries following a Thursday evening crash near Angier. Around 6 p.m. Candice Michelle Garner, 40, died when the 1996…
Club Dedicates Flags For Heroes
One of Angier’s most active civic organizations gathered Saturday along with local residents, businesses and elected officials to dedicate a field of flags in honor of individuals and groups who…
Angier To Pay $1.2 Million To Settle Claims Of Illegal Fees
The Town of Angier has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by a local business owner over water and sewer impact fees. Donald Gregory,…
Fire Marshal: House Fire Started In Garage
The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire that heavily damaged a home started in the garage and then spread. The blaze was reported at 6:35am Sunday at 668…
Ex-Employee Accused Of Embezzling From Two Businesses
FOUR OAKS – An arrest has been made following the alleged embezzlement of approximately $18,500 from two Four Oaks area businesses. On September 5th, Wade Braswell reported a former employee…
Angier Chamber Honors The Town’s Best
Awards were presented online due to pandemic Never let it be said the Angier Chamber of Commerce was stopped by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, especially when it comes to the…
Driver Claims She Was Shot At While Putting Out Yard Sale Signs
BENSON – An Angier woman claims someone fire a gun at her car while she was putting out yard sale signs. The incident was reported at 12:05am Sunday on Highway…
