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Wilson’s Mills Police Chief Resigns
Wilson’s Mills Police Chief Resigns Wilson’s Mills Police Chief David L. Hess has announced his resignation. Hess has been the chief of the police force for just under two years. His last day on the job will be May 29th.…
Amtrak Train Strikes Car In Four Oaks, 2 Injured
Two people escaped serious injured when an Amtrak train and car collided Monday afternoon. The collision happened at 2:04pm at the Baker Street rail crossing in Four Oaks. Amtrak Palmetto Train 90 was traveling northbound when it collided with a…
Keep Benson Beautiful Clean Up Day
The Town of Benson is preparing for its 5th annual Keep Benson Beautiful clean-up event on Saturday April 25th. Volunteers from across the community will work alongside town employees and elected officials to beautify Benson. The theme for the weekend…
JCS Recognizes 32 Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Schools recognized the top three finalists for the Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Award. From left are finalist Bryan Van Tassel, South-Smithfield Elementary; winner Jazmine Walker, Smithfield-Selma High School; finalist Paige Nixon, East Clayton Elementary School;…
Selma Honors Retiring Police Captain
(Left to right) Selma Police Captain William Keith Batson retired Friday after 24 years with the department. He is shown with a Resolution of Appreciation given to him by the Selma Town Council as Police Chief R.A. Cooper looks on.…
JCSO: 64 Marijuana Plants Seized From Clayton Home
A Clayton man is accused of operating an indoor marijuana growing operation at his home. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant at a home in the 5300 block of US70 Business West on Thursday and…
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Tractor
A Clayton man died Friday morning when his motorcycle collided with a tractor. The crash happened at 7:44am on Highway 42 East of Clayton between Thanksgiving Fire Department Road and Highway 96. Lt. Jeff Gordon with the NC Highway Patrol…
8,600 Pounds Of Documents Shredded
A total of 8,600 pounds of personal documents were shredded on Saturday during the annual Johnston County Register of Deeds Shred Event. The event was held in the parking lot of Edwards IGA in Smithfield. Register of Deeds Craig Olive…
Magistrate Honored For 20 Years of Service
Johnston County Magistrate Stephen A. Wood of Benson was honored Monday for 20 years of service to the State of North Carolina and its Judicial Branch of Government.Prior to serving as a magistrate, Wood was a probation officer in Lee…
Lunch Meal Price Increase
By Laura Crosio Next school year, lunch prices will rise $.05 for all Johnston County elementary and middle school students. Lunches will now cost $2.20. The last increase was implemented two years ago and was also $.05. High school lunches…
