2017
Smith Named Freshman All-America by Phil Steele
Buies Creek – Campbell quarterback Daniel Smith has been named First Team Freshman All-America by Phil Steele. Phil Steele also named Smith the PFL’s Freshman of the Year and Second…
School Dropout Rate Falls To 10 Year Low
Johnston County Schools continues to focus on preventing students from dropping out of school. Based on the latest statistics, their efforts are paying off. During the 2016-17 school year, 151 Johnston…
December Advisory Board Appointments
The Johnston County Board of Education made appointments to five school advisory boards during their December monthly meeting. Sandy R. Jones was appointed to the Corinth Holders High School Advisory…
Character Education Students Recognized
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students who demonstrated compassion during the month of December. Those who were recognized on the front row (from left) are Innovation Academy at…
New Tip Received On 45th Anniversary Of Bonnie Neighbors Murder
On December 14, 1972, Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson disappeared on the way to pick up her oldest son from school in Benson. Neighbors, a 33 year-old homemaker, and her…
Johnston County Mayor Resigns
The Mayor of Archer Lodge announced his resignation Monday night during the December monthly meeting of the Archer Lodge Town Board. Mayor Michael A. Gordon said he would be stepping down as…
NC Court Of Appeals Rules In Favor Of Police Officer Charged With Manslaughter
The NC Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Kenly police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a suspect following a 2016 high speed chase…
Garner Police Shop With A Cop Program Helps 35 Children
The Garner Police Department held its annual Shop with a Cop program on Sunday. With the generous support of longtime primary sponsor TT&E Iron and Metal the Police Department was able…
Neuse Charter School Science Fair Winners
Neuse Charter School has announce its 2017-2018 Science Fair winners. Science Fairs allow students to pursue their interests in science and technology. Students conducted science fair experiments in the following…
$24,675 Stolen During Break-In While Homeowner Was In Custody
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight break-in while the homeowner was in law enforcement custody for about 3 hours. Around 11:00pm Monday, a deputy went to a home on…
Bail Bondsman Shoots Occupant In Fleeing Car
Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting involving a bail bonds agent. It happened around 9:00pm Saturday in the parking lot of Becky’s Log Cabin at 2491 Highway 70 East. Police said several bail…
Franklin County Sheriff and ALE Target Alcohol, Gambling, Drug Activity
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Alcohol Law Enforcement arrested eight people on drug, alcohol and gambling charges in two Franklin County locations on Friday. Operation Clean Sweep, a three-month…
