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A serious two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon caused traffic delays on US70 in Johnston County. The accident happened in the westbound lanes of US70 at Dr. Donnie Jones Boulevard in Princeton.  A Honda passenger car and a pickup truck collided.…

School Starts Aug 29, 2016 – Ends June 8, 2017     The Johnston County School Board has approved the 2016-2017 school calendar.  Chief Personnel Officer Brian Vetrano said the Calendar Committee reviewed 23 possible calendars and narrowed the number down…

Public Relations consultant and community advocate Crystal Kimpson Roberts filed Thursday for a seat on the Johnston County Board of Education. “I’m offering my experience as a communications professional, my passion for education equality, and my respect for the profession…

Conservative Republican and decorated veteran Ronald Rabin (R-Harnett) has filed to seek his third term in the State Senate representing Harnett, Lee and Johnston counties. Col. Rabin, a fierce and outspoken advocate for veterans, touted a long list of accomplishments…

The Town of Clayton has announced the winners of the Downtown Development Association 2015 Storefront Holiday Decorations contest. Classy Stitches was recognized for the Most Creative Design.  Clayton Glass and Mirror was honored for the Most Traditional Decorations. The 2015…

Selma Police are asking for help identifying two people, one pushing a baby stroller, who shoplifted hundreds of dollars in Yeti tumbler and cooler products from DeWayne’s on Industrial Park Drive. The incident happened Wednesday night.  The suspects stashed the…

Clayton Police have released video and a description of a vehicle wanted for crashing into the front of a Clayton business last Friday night. Officers are looking for the driver of a silver 1994 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee that…

Johnston County Commissioners approved a number of items at their December meeting held Monday morning at the Johnston County Courthouse. RadiosThe 911 Communications Center was allowed to purchase $1,358,486.94 in new radio equipment.  The first payment on the equipment will…

The Town of Smithfield has rezoned 47 acres of land next to the 110-lot Whitley Height subdivision for future business use.  The property is owned by Steven Gower. In a unanimous decision, the town council agreed to rezone the land,…

Despite opposition from nearby residents, the Clayton Town Council has approved a major development on Highway 42 East at Glen Laurel Road.  Developers of the James B. Hunt Jr. property, on the southeast corner of the intersection, plan to turn…