October 22, 2025
Angier
Driver Arrested After Low-Speed Pursuit Ends At Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 53-year-old Johnston County man was arrested after allegedly leading Johnston County deputies on a low-speed chase that ended at his own home. Brent Allen Deans, of…
Johnston Man Arrested By NC SBI For Child Porn
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested a Johnston County man on eight felony charges involving child sexual abuse material. Dominic Michelo Olivares, 30,…
Willow Spring Man Wins $100,000 Powerball Prize
RALEIGH – Richard Coats of Willow Spring tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket on Saturday and won a $100,000 prize. Coats got his lucky ticket from Food Lion…
Two Hospitalized Following Four-Vehicle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after a four-vehicle collision that caused major traffic delays in western Johnston County. The crash occurred around the morning rush hour…
Nine Smoke Shops Raided In Harnett County For Illegal THC Sales
HARNETT COUNTY — Over the past two weeks, the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Dunn, Angier, and Lillington Police Departments, executed search warrants at nine smoke shops…
Inmate Charged After Assaulting Detention Officer
SMITHFIELD – A Johnston County inmate is facing new felony charges after allegedly assaulting a detention officer. The incident occurred Monday, August 19, around 2:10 p.m. at the Johnston County…
Selma Mayor Named Chair Of Central Pines Regional Council
DURHAM — Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) has announced the appointment of its Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, including Town of Selma Mayor Byron McAllister as Board Chair. In…
Repairman Accused Of Theft From Homeowner
BENSON – A 25-year-old Angier man, Cameron Elijah Hairston, is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing from a Johnston County homeowner during a fake appliance repair visit. The 21-year-old victim,…
Thief Leaves Blood Behind During Home Break-In
ANGIER – A Johnston County family returned from vacation on August 4 to find their home on Stancil Drive had been burglarized. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the…
To Make A Child Smile Returns With Heartfelt ‘Nudge’
By Emily Weaver Daily Record of Dunn ANGIER – A nonprofit that brought smiles to the faces of countless families for more than 16 Christmases deflated scores of supporters when…
Angier Town Board To Investigate Mayor
Mayor asks board to save time with censure By Tom Woerner Daily Record of Dunn ANGIER – Angier commissioners voted 3-0 to launch a formal investigation into the conduct of…
July 4th Celebration At Coats Museum & Bell Tower
MCGEE’S CROSSROADS COMMUNITY – A July 4th Celebration will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Coats Museum, Bell Tower and House, located at 3317 Old Fairground Road,…
