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Princeton’s Michael Wooten Named Academic All-District
Buies Creek – Campbell tight end Michael Wooten of Princeton, NC has been named to the 2019 Academic All-District District 3 Football Team, as selected by CoSIDA. This season, the redshirt senior has started all nine of CU’s games at tight…
New Home Construction Starts Down Slightly In October
New housing starts in Johnston County were down slightly last month but officials say it’s only temporary. In October 2019, permits were issued for 139 new single family homes, down from 145 permits obtained in October 2018. The average value of a…
Pension For Retired Superintendent Ross Renfrow Could Cost Taxpayers $637,538
Johnston County Schools has been asked to pay $637,538.71 to the State Retirement system following the retirement of former Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow. The State Employees’ Retirement System sent the bill to the school district this month because Dr. Renfrow’s…
Cars Burglarized At Two Auto Dealerships
Smithfield Police are investigating break-in’s reported into cars and SUV’s at two auto dealerships. They happened Thursday night or Friday morning at Perfect Ride at 732 N. Brightleaf Boulevard and Deacon Jones Auto at 953 N. Brightleaf Boulevard. At Perfect Ride,…
Four Oaks Middle School – First 9 Weeks Principal’s List and Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Edy Blanton, Caroline Coats, Alexandria Martinez, Amrynn Weaver, Mason Weaver, Adyson Belcher, Jessica Ledesma, Holden Parrish, Daniel Pineda, Makenzie Eason, Antonio Gutierrez, Lillian Mizner, Wesley Strickland, Omar Suarez-Del Carmen, Mendy Westbrook, Maci Lee, Fatima Delgadillo, Deborah…
Wanted Person Arrested Following 100 MPH Chase
A man wanted on kidnapping and assault charges in Wilson County was arrested today (Monday) after leading Johnston County authorities on a 16-mile chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The pursuit began around 11:30am on Highway…
Police Investigating Arby’s Restaurant Armed Robbery
Smithfield Police are investigating the robbery of Arby’s Restaurant at 1720 East Market Street next to Interstate 95. The robbery was reported at 10:21pm Friday. Police said a lone suspect entered the business and produced a black handgun. The suspect took…
Arrest Made In Pikeville Shooting
Wayne County authorities have arrested a suspect for allegedly shooting a man in the chest. Around 2:30pm Friday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a report of a shooting on Forehand Road near Pikeville. Deputies arrived and found 31 year-old James…
County Approves 50-210 EMS Ambulance Purchase
Johnston County Commissioners unanimously approved a request this month for 50-210 EMS to purchase a new ambulance. 50-210 EMS Chief Ricky Denning said a new 2020 model will cost the department $152,913. Denning said the agency will pay for the AEV…
Smithfield-Selma High School’s Principal’s List and Honor Roll List – First Quarter 2019-2020
9th Grade (Principal’s List—All As / All As or Bs if course is Honors, IB, or AP) Agnas, Allhane Alexa Wage Allen, Macy Lexington Antonio Olguin, Valeria Arana Alberto, Britney Sarai Arellano Rojas, Dayana Atkisson, James David Avalos-Hernandez, Jennifer Bates, Thomas…
