JoCo Report – Johnston County News

July 31, 2026

News

Princeton Man Sentenced To 29-39 Years for $941,000 Fraud Scheme

Princeton Man Sentenced To 29-39 Years for $941,000 Fraud Scheme

Jul 31, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A Princeton man will spend decades in prison after a Wayne County jury found him guilty of embezzling and fraudulently obtaining more than $941,000 from his…

Smithfield Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Cases

Jul 31, 2026

Man Trying To Shoot Snake Accidentally Shoots Wife, Deputies Say

Jul 31, 2026

Johnston GOP Warns Residents About Confusing Voter Registration Mailings

Jul 31, 2026

JCAR: New Homes Are Helping The County Catch Up, Not Get Ahead

JCAR: New Homes Are Helping The County Catch Up, Not Get Ahead

Jul 31, 2026

CommWell Health Adds Mobile Medical, Dental Unit

CommWell Health Adds Mobile Medical, Dental Unit

Jul 31, 2026

Sheriff Files New Child Abuse, Drug Exposure Charges In Four Oaks Case

Sheriff Files New Child Abuse, Drug Exposure Charges In Four Oaks Case

Jul 30, 2026

Drug Trafficking Suspect Rearrested While Out On Bond

Drug Trafficking Suspect Rearrested While Out On Bond

Jul 30, 2026

Smithfield Man Faces Robbery, Assault Charges After Attack On Homeless Man

Smithfield Man Faces Robbery, Assault Charges After Attack On Homeless Man

Jul 30, 2026

Load More

Smithfield

Smithfield Police Investigating Indecent Exposure Cases

Jul 31, 2026

Drug Trafficking Suspect Rearrested While Out On Bond

Drug Trafficking Suspect Rearrested While Out On Bond

Jul 30, 2026

Smithfield Man Faces Robbery, Assault Charges After Attack On Homeless Man

Smithfield Man Faces Robbery, Assault Charges After Attack On Homeless Man

Jul 30, 2026

Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote Against Peedin Road Rezoning

Smithfield Mayor Casts Deciding Vote Against Peedin Road Rezoning

Jul 30, 2026

Load More

Selma

Selma Railroad Days 5K Celebrates 50 Years This September

Selma Railroad Days 5K Celebrates 50 Years This September

Jul 29, 2026

Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered Hours After Owner Reports Theft

Stolen Dodge Charger Recovered Hours After Owner Reports Theft

Jul 26, 2026

Minor Injuries Reported After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Selma

Minor Injuries Reported After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Selma

Jul 25, 2026

Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion

Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion

Jul 24, 2026

Load More

Clayton

New Planet Fitness Brings Jobs, 24-Hour Fitness To Clayton

New Planet Fitness Brings Jobs, 24-Hour Fitness To Clayton

Jul 30, 2026

Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Clayton Medical Office

Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Clayton Medical Office

Jul 29, 2026

Overnight Storms Leave Trail Of Damage

Overnight Storms Leave Trail Of Damage

Jul 29, 2026

Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Johnston County Youth Explosion To Host 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Jul 27, 2026

Load More

Schools

Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Jul 23, 2026

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

Jul 23, 2026

“Stronger Together” Takes Center Stage At JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference

“Stronger Together” Takes Center Stage At JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference

Jul 20, 2026

‘Campbell Has Lost A Giant’: Former Football Coach Dale Steele Dies

‘Campbell Has Lost A Giant’: Former Football Coach Dale Steele Dies

Jul 20, 2026

Load More

State

Local Newspapers Play Essential Roles

Local Newspapers Play Essential Roles

Jul 30, 2026

SBI Arrests Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer On Illegal Computer Access Charge

SBI Arrests Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer On Illegal Computer Access Charge

Jul 29, 2026

NCDA Confirms First Finding Of Yellow-Legged Hornets, Asks Beekeepers To Watch For Predator Hornet

NCDA Confirms First Finding Of Yellow-Legged Hornets, Asks Beekeepers To Watch For Predator Hornet

Jul 29, 2026

Man Deported Three Times Indicted After Fatal Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old

Man Deported Three Times Indicted After Fatal Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old

Jul 28, 2026

Load More