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A convicted felon with a long criminal history was arrested at his home Friday morning after an active meth lab was found in his residence. Agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division went to the home of Andy Wayne Wood…

Berry Gray has announced he is leaving his job as the Johnston County Planning Director to accept a job closer to home. Gray, 41, has accepted a position as the Wayne County Planning Director in Goldsboro. Wayne County is where…

Smithfield Police are looking for three suspects wanted for the robbery and beating of a Smithfield man. The incident was reported Wednesday night on Landmark Drive in West Smithfield. Police Chief Keith Powell said a 21 year-old man was sitting in his…

The Garner Police Department will hold a Community Shred Day this Saturday, April 14th from 9:00AM to Noon – or until the shred truck is full – at the Garner Town Hall parking lot, located at 900 7th Ave. Police encourage all…

The Johnston County Board of Education has approved a resolution formally asking Johnston County Commissioners to place a bond issue before voters. In the resolution, the school board requested Commissioners place a $133.4 million bond before voters on November 6th. The…

The Guardian ad Litem Program had a swearing-in for volunteer child advocates in District 11.  The volunteers completed the required advocate training and the Honorable District Court Judge Resson Faircloth administered the GAL Volunteer Oath. Picture (from left) are volunteers Katey…

Wildfire risk typically higher through May; burning debris is the No. 1 cause of wildfires The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from…

A western Johnston County home was heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon. A neighbor reported the fire at a home on Bay Ridge Drive off White Memorial Church Road which runs off Highway 210 near Angier. Fire crews arrived to find heavy…

U.S. Air Force Airman Brianna J. Andrews has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,…

A total of 123 youth from across Johnston County are registered to participate in the annual Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale taking place next week. The event will take place at the Johnston County Livestock Arena, located at 520…