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Armed Man Thwarts Church Break-In
An armed man thwarted a break-in at a Johnston County church.
Around 10:00pm Saturday, a 26 year-old man was performing cleaning work inside Johnson Memorial Church at 8280...
Driver Killed In Crash On US 301
The Highway Patrol has identified a driver killed in a violent crash on Highway 301 South of Benson Tuesday afternoon.
The wreck was reported at 2:55pm on Highway 301...
Driver Seriously Injured When SUV Overturns
The driver of a Chevy SUV was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday morning in Johnston County.
The single vehicle accident was reported at 9:47am on County Line Road...
Rocky Mount Woman Becomes First $1 Million Winner Of 2018
Marion Nellum of Rocky Mount, the first $1 million winner of 2018, said her win means her dream of a cross-country train trip can...
Clayton Proclaims January Student Art Month
The Clayton Town Council and Mayor Jody McLeod have proclaimed January as Student Art Month in the Town of Clayton.
At the request of the...
Passenger Killed In Head On Collision Near Benson
A 79 year-old woman died in a head on collision Monday afternoon outside of Benson. The crash was reported at 3:51pm on Highway 27 near Hodges Chapel Road...
Driver Killed In New Year’s Day Crash Near Selma Identified
The Highway Patrol has released the name of a driver killed in a high speed car crash on Monday in the 6700 block of Buffalo Road...
Smithfield Business Expanding, Will Add 40 New Jobs
Penn Compression Molding, a national manufacturer of custom molding thermoset composites, will expand its Smithfield operations to include another 30,000 square feet of production...
Chairman Gives 2018 State of the County Address
It is tradition the chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners give the State of the County Address during the first board meeting...
It’s A Girl! Smithfield Couple Welcomes First Baby Of 2018
A Smithfield couple welcomed the first baby born in Johnston County in 2018.
John and Michelle Gonzalez are the proud parents of Galilea Isabelle Gonzalez...
