JoCo Report – Johnston County News

February 06, 2026

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Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill

Feb 6, 2026

SMITHFIELD – Johnston County officials reported that approximately 81,900 gallons of untreated wastewater were discharged into wetlands connected to a tributary of the Neuse River following an equipment failure. According…

Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Feb 6, 2026

Single-Family Home Permits Drop 28% In January

Feb 6, 2026

Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival

Feb 6, 2026

Wayne County Sheriff Announces Break In 2024 Murder Case

Wayne County Sheriff Announces Break In 2024 Murder Case

Feb 6, 2026

Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest

Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest

Feb 6, 2026

Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting

Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting

Feb 5, 2026

Police Searching For Missing Phone Arrest Woman On Drug Charges

Police Searching For Missing Phone Arrest Woman On Drug Charges

Feb 5, 2026

Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet

Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet

Feb 5, 2026

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Smithfield

Nearly 82,000 Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater Spill

Feb 6, 2026

Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Johnston Health Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Feb 6, 2026

Smithfield Announces Art Contests For The 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival

Feb 6, 2026

‘Now It’s Our Turn’: Firefighter, Family Face Cancer Fight Together

‘Now It’s Our Turn’: Firefighter, Family Face Cancer Fight Together

Feb 4, 2026

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Selma

Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting

Man Critically Injured In Selma Shooting

Feb 5, 2026

Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet

Selma Police Complete Investigation Into Incident Where Woman Was Dragged 1,300 Feet

Feb 5, 2026

Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase

Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase

Feb 5, 2026

Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft

Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft

Feb 4, 2026

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Clayton

Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest

Johnston County Group Announces Feb. 8 Immigration Protest

Feb 6, 2026

SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County

SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County

Feb 2, 2026

Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car

Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car

Jan 29, 2026

Clayton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After DWI Arrest

Clayton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After DWI Arrest

Jan 29, 2026

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Schools

Teachers Hit The Court Against Harlem Wizards In Fundraiser Game

Teachers Hit The Court Against Harlem Wizards In Fundraiser Game

Feb 4, 2026

Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors

Neuse Charter Student Recognized With DAR Scholarship, Top State Honors

Jan 27, 2026

Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record

Johnston Community College Sets New Enrollment Record

Jan 23, 2026

Corinth Holders High Agricultural Educator Selected For National Award

Corinth Holders High Agricultural Educator Selected For National Award

Jan 22, 2026

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State

Insect Shield LLC And Co-Founder’s Estate Agree To Pay $1.4M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Feb 5, 2026

NC Board Of Elections Asks 241,000 Voters To Verify Identity

NC Board Of Elections Asks 241,000 Voters To Verify Identity

Feb 5, 2026

Three Wishes For The Telehealth Genie

Three Wishes For The Telehealth Genie

Feb 5, 2026

Western NC Rail Corridor Would Deliver Major Economic Benefits

Western NC Rail Corridor Would Deliver Major Economic Benefits

Feb 4, 2026

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