In Apex, an old gas station becomes one of the country’s first ‘rechargeries’ for EVs
On Tuesday, Gilbert helped celebrate the 21st century version of that fueling station. IONNA, a joint venture of eight of the ...
Race was ‘a significant factor’ in Johnston County death penalty case, NC judge rules
In a 120-page order, Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons also ruled that race was “a significant factor” in other death ...
Johnston County judge finds death sentences influenced by racial discrimination: Court Documents
On Friday, a Johnston County judge found that race played a significant role in the death penalty trial of Hasson Bacote, ...
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NC judge's ruling opens door for death row prisoners to challenge cases due to racial bias
A legal decision handed down in Johnston County could have big impacts for more than 100 prisoners currently on death row in North Carolina. A judge ruled on Friday that race played a role in the ...
Racial bias tainted jury selection and death sentence for a Black man in North Carolina, judge says
A North Carolina judge has ruled that racial bias tainted jury selection and sentencing in the trial of a Black inmate who ...
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Man faces DWI charge from Johnston County crash
A 21-year-old man is facing a DWI charge Wednesday after the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said he ran his car off NC Highway 210 and hit a power pole in Johnston County. The state said ...
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Johnston County deputies shot armed man after family called 911 for help
Two Johnston County deputies shot a man Wednesday who threatened to kill himself and law enforcement, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies responded just after midnight to a home in the ...
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Man shot by Johnston County deputies after refusing to drop weapons
CLAYTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man is dealing with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after Johnston County Sheriff's ... As is standard protocol, the North Carolina State Bureau of ...
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Major Johnston County Routes Getting New Numbers
The section of U.S. 70 outside Clayton and off I-40’s Exit 309 will be officially signed as Interstate 42, replacing the future corridor sign shown above. CLAYTON – Several major routes in ...
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Here’s what’s next for JoCo school board after member’s extortion conviction, removal
Applications can also be mailed to C/O District 7 Board of Education Vacancy, Johnston County Board of Education, 2320 US 70 Business Hwy East, Smithfield, NC 27577 Timeline for filling seat once ...
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Jurors deliver verdict in JoCo extortion case involving secret recordings and affairs
Ronald Johnson, an embattled Johnston County school board member, right, is handcuffed and led from a courtroom by a bailiff after a jury found him guilty of extortion on Friday, Jan. 17 ...
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Johnston County Heritage Center Receives Grant From North Carolina Humanities
The Johnston County Heritage Center has received a grant from North Carolina Humanities. This $20,000 grant is helping Heritage Center staff and teachers to provide more local history ...