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One killed in Johnston County crash on US 70

One person died Wednesday morning in a crash involving a motor scooter on U.S. 70 at Peedin Road Extension near Selma, authorities said.

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TRAFFIC

Tanker truck overturns in Selma, businesses evacuated

A tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of ethanol overturned in Selma on Tuesday afternoon, closing traffic on U.S. 70 for hours and forcing the evacuation of several businesses.
FOOD & DRINK

Johnston man's brewery began as birthday present

When Cheryl Lane gave her husband Larry a brew kit for his 40th birthday, neither thought the gift would lead to Double Barley Brewing, which opened this month in Johnston County.
WAKE COUNTY

Johnston Correctional inmates grow food for the needy

More than 17,000 pounds of fresh produce have been donated to soup kitchens and food pantries through the Plant a Row for the Hungry program so far this year, from home gardeners, church groups, grade school students – and inmates at Johnston Correctional Institution.
CRIME

North Carolina's crime rate declined again in 2012

The rate of violent crime in North Carolina rose slightly in 2012, but the overall crime rate decreased 4.4 percent to the lowest level since 1976, according to a report released Thursday by the state Attorney General's Office.
ECONOMY

Triangle unemployment rate remains unchanged in July

After falling for five consecutive months, the Triangle's unemployment rate remained unchanged in July at 7.3 percent.
WEATHER

Triangle drivers may encounter dense fog in Orange, Durham

A dense-fog advisory was posted Tuesday morning for Orange and Durham counties, and the National Weather Service warned drivers elsewhere to be cautious because fog could form in low-lying spots and near water bodies.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Former Corinth Holders teacher pleads guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Former Corinth Holders High School social studies teacher and wrestling coach James McNamara has been sentenced to a year of probation for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He also was ordered to give up his teaching certificate and never be alone with a person under 18 years old for the...
TRAFFIC

Meat truck overturns, closes NC 42 near Clayton

Johnston County authorities said an overturned box truck carrying meat overturned on NC 42 east of Clayton just after 6 a.m. Wednesday, closing the highway.
EDUCATION

NC high schools’ graduation rate rises above 82 percent, sets record

North Carolina’s high school graduation rate has risen to 82.5 percent, a gain of more than 14 percentage points since 2006. But for the first time, Wake County drops below the state average.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Body of notorious alligator makes stop in Triangle

The alligator that ate an 80-pound dog in Jacksonville was weighed in Clayton on Monday. It is being prepared for display by Eastern Carolina Taxidermy in Smithfield.