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There are no suspects in the vandalism of a Johnston County school bus. Someone spray painted graffiti on the side of the bus while it was parked at West View Elementary School at 11755 Cleveland Road, Garner between July 31st…

Fourteen-year-old Zachary “Bud” Harrison of Newton Grove loves drawing, superheroes, and action figures. Like 14 year old kids across the nation, he was excited to start high school in the fall. That was before he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma…

A 39 year-old business was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday night. Flames caused significant damage at Aycock Tractor Company located on Highway 117 South of Goldsboro. The fire was first reported around 6:30pm but it took more than 3 hours…

An estimated 321 non-resident members of the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC) will see a 10 percent increase in their monthly premiums effective this month.  In town residents will not see the price hike. In June, the Smithfield Town…

Former Smithfield Fire Chief and current Johnston County Republican Party Vice Chairman Patrick Harris has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. NC Senator Brent Jackson presented the Order on behalf of Gov. Pat McCrory at Harris’ recent…

A well-known local resident, Nolan Leston Hinson died Tuesday at the SECU Hospice House.  He was 84. Hinson was the founder and visionary of Johnston County Industries, Inc (JCI) which began in 1974. Under his leadership and involvement throughout its…

Following a closed session Tuesday night, the Smithfield Town Council voted 4-to-3 to fire Town Manager Paul Sabiston. The firing was effective immediately.  Sabiston had been on the job a little more than 3 years.    The closed session was…

By Laura Crosio Johnston County’s Emergency 911 Communications has received approval from the county to make improvements to their radio equipment. The upgrades will affect their radio system switch and dispatch consoles, according to director Jason Barbour. The total cost…

Last week, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to two longtime officers.  Lt. Gary Bridges and Detective Kevin Massengill retired on Friday. They were honored during a retired luncheon last Thursday at Holt Lake Barbecue. Lt. Bridges started work…

Smithfield Police seized several marijuana plants after conducting a search warrant at a home in West Smithfield Tuesday morning. Following an investigation by the department’s narcotics division, agents searched a location on Barbour Road and seized 9 marijuana plants, according…