2017
Benson Man Scammed
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens to be aware of telephone scams especially if they seem too good to be true. One scam cost a 58 year-old Benson man…
Rouzer Praises Trump’s Recognition Of Jerusalem As Capital Of Israel
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) released a statement late-Wednesday following President Donald J. Trump’s press conference recognizing the city of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. “I strongly support President Trump’s…
Semi Hauling 19 Tons Of Strawberries Crashes
A tractor trailer carrying 19 tons of strawberries wrecked on Interstate 95 near Kenly this morning (Wednesday). The wreck was reported just before 5:00am in the northbound lanes near Bagley Road. The…
Stripes Painted On Roadway Washes Away In Rain
The NC Department of Transportation tells WTSB News they will conduct a full investigation into stripes painted on a Johnston County roadway on Tuesday that began washing away during light rain on Wednesday morning.…
Proposed US 70 Princeton Bypass To Cost $130.5 Million
State transportation officials are seeking public comment on plans for upgrading sections of US 70 in Wayne and Johnston Counties into interstate standards. The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold…
Smithfield Christmas Tree Light Thursday
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation and Smithfield Parks and Recreation will host Smithfield’s Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7th at the corner of Third and Market Streets. Attendees will be…
Local Church Aims To Feed Needy Smithfield-Selma School Students Over Christmas Break
It’s often hard to imagine that hunger is a problem in our local community. We tend to associate hunger with third-world nations. Not with the United States, North Carolina or…
Troopers: Drunk Driver Injures 2 People In Hit And Run Crash
The NC Highway Patrol has filed charges in a hit and run accident Saturday afternoon on Highway 301 in Johnston County. The collision was reported around 3:00pm on US 301 at Pittman Road near…
Cub Scout Toy Drive Ends Friday
A Toy Drive is being held through this Friday to benefit Harbor, Inc. and the Salvation Army. Cub Scouts from Den 5, Pack 77 of Smithfield are coordinating the Toy…
Innovation Academy 6th Graders Host Learning Exposition
Johnston County Public Schools’ newest school, the Innovation Academy at South Campus, kicked off its first Project Based Learning (PBL) Exposition on November 20th by inviting parents and community stakeholders…
8 Mile Section Of US 70 Business To Be Resurfaced
A smoother and safer ride awaits people who use an eight-mile section of U.S. 70 Business in Johnston County. The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $6.6 million contract…
College Championship Signs Coming To An Interstate Near You
North Carolina is well known for its college sports teams. To recognize colleges and universities that win a national championship, the N.C. Board of Transportation has approved a program that…
