JoCo Report – Johnston County News

May 21, 2026

News

Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years

May 21, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge this week sentenced Otha Gatlin, 48, of Selma, to over 15 years in federal prison for selling crack cocaine, possession with intent to sell…

Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees

May 21, 2026

Slow-Speed Moped Chase Ends Right Where Suspect Promised

Slow-Speed Moped Chase Ends Right Where Suspect Promised

May 21, 2026

Johnston Commissioners Review Budget, Approve Rose Dairy Park Land Transfer

May 21, 2026

State Investigation Finds Multiple Violations At Wayne County Animal Shelter

State Investigation Finds Multiple Violations At Wayne County Animal Shelter

May 21, 2026

Wayne County Manager Presents Recommended Budget With No Tax Increase

May 21, 2026

Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Heavy Traffic Delays

Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Heavy Traffic Delays

May 20, 2026

NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases

NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases

May 20, 2026

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

May 20, 2026

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Smithfield

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

May 20, 2026

Smithfield Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Unchanged, Adds Fire Department Positions

May 19, 2026

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026

Two Juveniles Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Smithfield Man

Two Juveniles Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Smithfield Man

May 16, 2026

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Selma

Selma Man Headed To Federal Prison For More Than 15 Years

May 21, 2026

Selma Proposed Budget Keeps Tax Rate Flat But Raises Water, Sewer Fees

May 21, 2026

Smithfield Man Charged After Police Chase Ends In Selma Motel Parking Lot

Smithfield Man Charged After Police Chase Ends In Selma Motel Parking Lot

May 17, 2026

Target Opens New Store At Eastfield In Selma

Target Opens New Store At Eastfield In Selma

May 16, 2026

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Clayton

Clayton Police Hosting Annual Torch Run To Benefit Special Olympics

Clayton Police Hosting Annual Torch Run To Benefit Special Olympics

May 20, 2026

Family Member Charged In Clayton Area Burglary

Family Member Charged In Clayton Area Burglary

May 20, 2026

Clayton Resident Charged With First-Degree Murder In Mother’s Death

Clayton Resident Charged With First-Degree Murder In Mother’s Death

May 18, 2026

Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

Johnston County Students Receive Awards At UMO

May 18, 2026

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Schools

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

Hundreds Of Students Cross Stage At JCC Spring Graduation

May 20, 2026

Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers

Johnston County Public Schools Hosts Signing Day Celebration For Future Teachers

May 20, 2026

Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship

Dace Named To NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship

May 19, 2026

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

JCC Signs Updated Transfer Agreement With NC Wesleyan

May 18, 2026

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State

Case Pits NC Constitutional Right Against Local Zoning Restrictions

Case Pits NC Constitutional Right Against Local Zoning Restrictions

May 21, 2026

Budget Deal Sets Up A Busy Week

Budget Deal Sets Up A Busy Week

May 21, 2026

NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases

NC House Approves Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Limit Property Tax Increases

May 20, 2026

Governor Signs Executive Order Aimed At Increasing Housing Opportunities And Affordability Across NC

Governor Signs Executive Order Aimed At Increasing Housing Opportunities And Affordability Across NC

May 19, 2026

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