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NC Army National Guard Deactivating 1132nd Military Police Company
As part of a nationwide U.S. Army and National Guard force reduction - reorganization plan, the North Carolina Army National Guard will deactivate the...
Option Expires On Proposed Buffalo Road Jail Site
At the stroke of midnight on Monday, the option on a 68 acre tract of land for a proposed new Johnston County Jail quietly expired.
Last November,...
Officer Of The Year Overcomes Personal Obstacles To Help Family, Community
The Smithfield Police Department has recognized their 2016 Officer of the Year.
Miguel Renteria was presented with a plaque by Police Chief Keith Powell and...
New Home Permits Down Slightly
New home construction in Johnston County fell slightly in July indicating a possible slowdown in new construction permits headed into the Fall and Winter...
Wells Fargo Bank Robbed
Police are asking for help identifying a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank branch Wednesday afternoon.
Around 3:40pm, the suspect entered the bank located at 301 E....
Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Benson Museum Of Local History
The Benson Museum of Local History and the Mary Duncan Public Library will sponsor a special presentation from Holocaust Survivor Renée Fink on Saturday,...
More Dogs Stolen From Same Home
A rural Johnston County resident who dealt with the theft of a pet earlier this year is once again experiencing another loss.
Over-the-weekend someone stolen...
Victim Falls For Internet Car Scam
Another Johnston County resident has fallen victim to a widespread internet car scam.
It marks the third person to come forward since May saying they...
Troop 210 Eagle Scout Recognized
An Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Award was presented to Chad Raymond Cross (center) from Eagle Scout Coordinator Lewis W. Rice III on behalf of...
Planning Board Members Approved
County Commissioners have approved requests by two towns for reappointments of planning board members representing the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of each town.
The county approved...
