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Garner Police Swear In Three New Officers
The Garner Police Department swore in three new officers during a ceremony at its headquarters on Aug. 11. Antonio Gonzalez, who holds an associate’s degree and basic law enforcement training certificate from Sampson Community College, joined the department on July…
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Announces Initiative To Establish New Pollinator Habitats Along Proposed Pipeline Route
Atlantic Coast Pipeline has announced an initiative to establish new habitats for butterflies, bees and other pollinator insects along the route of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Pollinators are essential to the production of many of the fruits and vegetables…
Dash Cam Video Released Of Fatal Officer Involved Shooting
Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle announced Friday afternoon that a deputy sheriff and state trooper were justified in the use of deadly force at an auto accident scene on Interstate 40 on July 8th. At the same time, Superior Court…
Speeders Can Now Request Online Reduction Of Offenses
Citizens can now request online reductions of speeding offenses in Johnston County with the pilot launch of the N.C. courts’ newest online service. The user-friendly service provides 24-7 convenience for motorists who receive a speeding ticket and meet eligibility criteria…
DOT Awards Contracts For 3 Bridge Replacement Projects
The NC Department of Transportation has award contracts for the replacement of three bridges in Johnston County. Bridges on Glendale Road over Little Buffalo Creek, Woodruff Road over Buffalo Creek and Joyner Bridge Road over Hannah Creek will be replaced.…
School Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County School Board approved several personnel changes at their August monthly meeting in Smithfield. Four assistant principals were awarded two year contracts through June 30, 2019. They include: Patsy W. Elrod – Polenta Elementary Jessi Gurley – Princeton Elementary Matthew…
Knife-Wielding Robbers Steal Money, Cigarettes
Sheriff’s detectives need assistance identifying two men who robbed a Clayton-area convenience store around midnight Wednesday. The robbery was reported at Fiddlestix on Highway 42 about four miles west of Clayton. Johnston County Sheriff’s Captain Jeff Caldwell said two black males entered…
ATV Accident Injures Princeton Man
A Princeton man was taken to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh Thursday afternoon following an ATV accident on private property. Emergency crews responded to the 6:22pm accident on Howell Road. Authorities said Thomas Joseph Tyndall was riding an ATV in the yard of a…
Driver Seriously Injured In Collision Involving School Bus
One person was seriously hurt after a school bus and lawn maintenance truck collided Thursday morning in Johnston County. The accident was reported around 9:30am on Covered Bridge Road at Applewhite Road east of Archer Lodge. Initial reports indicate the driver of a TruGreen…
Storms Cause Significant Damage
Several homes and businesses sustained significant structural damage from strong thunderstorms that swept through the area Wednesday evening. Straight line winds are being blamed for the damage in South Smithfield, South Brightleaf Boulevard and Brogden Road areas. One person was injured when a…
