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By Laura Crosio Johnston County Commissioners approved a new fire services contract with the Johnston County Emergency Services effective July 1. The contract is revised and renewed every two years. Two versions of the agreement, one for non-profit corporations and…

Two people were rushed to the hospital Wednesday morning following a fiery crash in southern Johnston County. Around 12:22am, a truck crashed on Drag Strip Road near Highway 242 South of Benson. After the impact the vehicle burst into flames.…

The Smithfield Selma Chamber of Commerce went on record Tuesday night at the Smithfield Town Council meeting condemning the recent actions of vandals “who painted words of hate” in Smithfield. Chamber President Rick Childrey said in a prepared statement, “This…

Smithfield Mayor Pro Tem Andy Moore will have opposition in his bid for Smithfield Mayor. Moore, who has served four terms on the town board, filed Monday for the mayor’s seat being vacated by John Lampe who announced he would…

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office says it appears three car break-ins and a break-in to a shed are connected. All four of the crimes occurred at different addresses on Reeder Branch Drive, southwest of Clayton, on Tuesday. Deputies said items…

Independence Day revelry extended one more afternoon in Newton Grove as the town hosted its traditional July Fourth celebration Sunday in Weeks Park. The afternoon kicked off with 11 adorable young ladies vying for titles in the Little Miss Fourth…

Ashton Gupton of Smithfield recently competed against fifteen 12-13 year old junior girl golfers from across North Carolina in the PGA Drive Chip and Putt competition sectionals in Chapel Hill.  Ashton finished second in the overall competition and will advance…

On Tuesday, a contested race developed for the mayor’s seat in Selma. Town Councilman William E. Overby formally filed for mayor and will challenge two-term incumbent Cheryl Oliver in November. Overby said his campaign will focus around six key issues:…

By Laura Crosio Johnston County has collected 99.80% of real and personal property taxes billed to county property owners during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. On Monday, Johnston County Tax Administrator Sheila Garner presented Commissioners with figures that showed Johnston County…

Raleigh – A new Civitas Poll of registered North Carolina voters shows they are open to options for schools, assessment of students, and education funding. As for assessments, voters were asked whether schools should be required to get written permission before…