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There was plenty of excitement inside the walls of the Johnston County Partnership for Children building in Benson on Wednesday afternoon. The unassuming set of classrooms along South Elm Street was buzzing with laughter and anticipation — waiting for one lady to…

A pedestrian struck by a Johnston County EMS ambulance in April has died. Around 8:30am on April 23rd, Smithfield Police said 65 year-old Mickey Joe Crocker of Smithfield was walking across the entrance driveway at PNC Bank at 410 E. Market Street in Smithfield. Crocker…

The filing period for the 2018 judicial elections ended at Noon today (Friday). In the 11th Judicial District, that covers Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties, three seats were up for election. Three incumbent judges were up for election in 2018 and they…

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating their third animal hospital break-in in less than two weeks. The latest break-in was discovered Thursday morning at Benson Animal Hospital at 1625 Highway 50 South, Benson.   Someone smashed open the front glass door to gain entry. Once…

Multi-Dove Award-winning and multi-Grammy-nominated trio The Martins will be featured in Benson on June 23, as the musical family comes to the 98th annual State Singing Convention. This group will be featured during a musical event beginning at 7 p.m. Siblings, Judy,…

Do you recognize this person?  Smithfield Police need your assistance identifying the man shown in this surveillance image.  He is a heavy set black male wanted for a break-in at Salon 2911 located at 226 Venture Drive in Smithfield. The break-in occurred at 8:35pm last Tuesday,…

By: Cassidy Hobbs Johnston County FCS Agent It’s no secret that we have been experiencing a heat wave lately. If you listen to the news as you get ready each morning, you have heard the reporters and meteorologists reminding everyone…

On Friday, June 1st, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted their 3rd annual Big Night Out gala fundraiser. In front of 250 attendees, the League’s Board of Directors proudly presented a check for $15,000 to Harbor of Johnston County.…

Application Centers remain open in four counties, with more opening soon North Carolinians whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Matthew should apply for help through application centers, according to state emergency management official. With more than $650 million already spent…

The Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum is proud to announce its summer programs. “This summer we are going to offer a wide range of activities, events and programs for families, groups, students and history lovers”, states Eric Jackson, Education…