A convicted felon is on the run in Johnston County after leading deputies on an 85-mph chase before bailing out of his car and disappearing into the woods.
Eyewitnesses described more than 20 shots and police swarming the neighborhood around South Wilson Street.
The Town of Kenly introduced its new police chief.
The special meeting was called after State Treasurer Dale Folwell said that would not approve funds to hire Justine Jones as Spring Lake town manager. The town's mayor says she wants answers.
Tony Sears is now the interim town manager in Kenly, taking over the position after a tumultuous few months that ended with the termination of the previous town manager, Justine Jones.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell said that he will not approve the funds to hire ousted Kenly town manager Justine Jones for the same role in Spring Lake, saying it was "not in the best interest" of the community.