North Carolina drug trafficker jailed for 22 years
Shaborn Amar Nesbitt, 37, was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and other drugs in Eastern North Carolina. Investigators traced his operation back to 2019 after a car stop in October 2019 yielded nearly two kilograms of crystal meth, marijuana, mushrooms, over $10,000, and two cell phones. Nesbitt admitted traveling to Atlanta to pick up drugs, facing charges for distributing about 12 kilograms of meth and other substances. Judge James C. Dever II imposed the sentence on June 12 with multiple agencies involved in the probe.
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No Kings movement rally in Los Angeles and Johnston County
Blank led a protest emphasizing fairness against tax bills and political interference. She praised lawyers, bureaucrats, college students, immigrants, and local neighbors for their roles in supporting communities and defending immigrant rights amid rising fascism. The movement aims to keep communication alive and welcome newcomers.
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Johnston County
Budget boosts school operations as county approves plans
The county approves a 114 million allocation for school operations, up 9.6 percent from the current year. Capital outlay falls short at 3.5 million with 2.5 million potential if maintenance leadership is improved. Johnston Community College receives 9.2 million for operations and 4.5 million for capital outlay. Property tax rate falls 15 cents, fire tax drops 2.5 cents, funding rural fire departments.
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School board weighs phone policy for teachers and students
Board members clash over cell phone rules in schools. Donovan argues phones distract learning, urging a strict policy with teeth. Lee says supervision is a principal issue and favors excluding staff focus from the plan, while Carroll backs student phone use between classes.
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Hospital encounter ends in shooting after detainee lunges
Deputy Lee confronted Lopez in a hospital parking lot as Lopez, armed with an IV pole, lunged at the deputy and attempted to grab his taser and handgun. A struggle ensued, a shot was fired, and Lopez died. DA Doyle ruled Lee’s use of deadly force justified. no charges filed.
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