2017
School Board Awards Bid To Smithfield Company
The Johnston County School Board has awarded bids for 8 new lawnmowers to replace mowers that were lost in the flooding at the Facility Services Building on US 70 at…
Good Late-Variety Blueberry Crop Expected
Despite a late March freeze that affected early varieties of blueberries grown in North Carolina, marketing specialists with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services anticipate plenty of later…
4 Injured During Crash On I-95
A family of four escaped with only minor injuries after their compact car collided with a tractor trailer Monday on Interstate 95. The two vehicle accident was reported around 6:00pm…
Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Identified
The NC Highway Patrol has released the name of the fuel tanker driver who perished in a fiery crash Monday morning in Johnston County. Joseph D’Ascoli, 38, of Broadway was…
Police Identify Man Killed At Selma Motel
Selma Police have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed at the Masters Inn last week. Horace Thomas Troublefield, 64, of Angier was at the motel…
Internet Car Scam Costs Local Woman $1,000
A Johnston County woman thought she was getting a good deal on a used car but instead lost all her money. The online car sales scam is very common but…
Burglary Suspect Wanted
Selma Police are asking for helping identifying a burglary suspect. Monday night, the suspect broke into the Harrison Senior Center on Noble Street in Selma. After entering through a window…
Pharmacist Receives Top Award
A pharmacist known for dispensing smiles, kind words and helpful advice has received Johnston Health’s top honor for employees. Donna Dewberry, who was instrumental in setting up the Johnston Health…
Benson Honored As 2017 Playful City USA Community
258 cities and towns recognized for putting the needs of kids and families first as part of Playful City USA program National non-profit KaBOOM! is honoring Benson with a 2017…
NJMS National Junior Honor Society Inducts New Members
North Johnston Middle inducted 52 new members into the National Junior Honor Society at a special ceremony held at the school. Robyn White, faculty adviser, welcomed parents and grandparents, and…
Local Educators Attend NCCAT
Cullowhee—Several area educators recently attended programs held at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), a recognized national leader in professional development programming for our state’s teachers.…
Driver Killed After Tanker Overturns, Burns In Church Parking Lot
A fatal fuel tanker accident shut down Cleveland Road Monday morning. The wreck was reported around 10:00am on Cleveland Road near the Lee Trace Subdivision about 5 miles from Smithfield. The…
