News
District Attorney: Deputy Was Justified In The Use Of Deadly Force...
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle announced Friday afternoon a Johnston County deputy sheriff was justified in the use of deadly force...
Deputies Use Spike Strips To End High-Speed Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A high-speed chase that started in Princeton ended on Interstate 95 near Smithfield.
At 3:14pm Thursday, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol...
Schools
Smithfield Middle School’s Fourth Nine Weeks Principal’s List & Honor Roll
Smithfield Middle School Fourth Nine Weeks Principal’s List & Honor Roll 6th Grade Principal’s List...
Local High School Student Receives U.S. Department Of State Scholarship For Exchange Program In Germany
CLAYTON - CIEE, a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, has announced that Sloan...
Special Olympics Athletes From Three Johnston County Schools Showcase Talent At 2025 NCHSAA Track & Field State Championship
GREENSBORO - Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes from high schools across the state showcased...
Smithfield
Deputies Use Spike Strips To End High-Speed Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A high-speed chase that started in Princeton ended on Interstate 95 near Smithfield.
At...
Burglar Arrested After Returning To Scene, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A burglary suspect was arrested after police said he returned to the scene...
Chicken Salad Chick Coming To Smithfield
Fast casual concept celebrating grand opening on June 18
SMITHFIELD - Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s...
Selma
Fleeing Driver Causes Multi-Car Collision
CLAYTON – A Selma man is facing multiple charges after police said he caused a...
Selma Town Council Approves 70 Percent Property Tax Rate Increase
“It's going to hurt a lot of people in this little town.”
SELMA – In...
Former Shoney’s Location Being Considered For New Restaurant
SELMA – The former Shoney's restaurant location, at 1801 Outlet Center Drive in Selma, could...
State
Auto Insurance Rates Increasing October 1
RALEIGH - Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Monday a settlement with the N.C. Rate...
Brad Salmon Appointed To Serve As Deputy Commissioner On The North Carolina Industrial Commission
RALEIGH - The Industrial Commission has announced the appointment of Brad Salmon to serve as...
Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison
NEW BERN, N.C. – Jesus Anibal Gutierrez, a 27-year-old resident of College Park, GA was...