Parents Demand Immediate Action After Possible Mold Found In Leaky Classrooms

Parents of students who attend Westview Elementary School on Cleveland Road are demanding immediate action from Johnston County school officials. An online petition drive was started after parents said mobile units at the school were deteriorating. “Rotten floors, ceilings collapsing, and the worst…
NC Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment Begins Statewide

Open enrollment for Medicaid Managed Care is now underway statewide. Most people who receive Medicaid can choose a health plan and primary care provider to deliver their Medicaid services as part of the state’s transformation to managed care. Today’s announcement…
“Self-Help Packet” Now Available For Self-Represented Litigants Seeking Simple Divorce

The North Carolina Judicial Branch has launched its first statewide “self-help packet” in effort to provide an easier method for those who want to conduct business with the courts but are unable to afford or do not want to hire…
Authorities Need Help Identifying These Two Men

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance identifying two men shown in these surveillance camera images. On October 4th, 2019 a woman was shopping inside the Dollar General at 11712 Highway 42 East, Kenly in the Stancil’s Chapel…
Willow Spring Man Wins First Top Prize In $5,000,000 Fortune Game

The first top prize of $5 million in the $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game goes to Gabriel Campos of Willow Spring. Campos purchased the lucky ticket at Circle K on West Williams Street in Apex. He claimed his top prize Friday…
SSS Down Syndrome Awareness Night

Smithfield-Selma High School will partner with the Triangle Down Syndrome Network to honor individuals with down syndrome. Individuals and their families from the community with down syndrome are invited to receive free admission to watch the SSS Varsity Football home…
State Highway Patrol Conducts 2019 “Operation Stop Arm”

In support of Operation Stop Arm week, the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm violations and other traffic violations in and around school zones. The operation will run daily from 6:00 am on Monday, October 21 through 5:00 pm on…
SSS Alumni To Be Recognized During Oct. 25 Home Football Game

Alumni of Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) will be recognized at the Friday, October 25th home football game with South Johnston High School. All SSS alumni football players, football coaches, cheerleaders, band, and Color Guard will meet in the four corners…
12 Counties Added To Hurricane Dorian Disaster Declaration

Twelve more North Carolina counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts. FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits in the…
Health Officials Urge Residents To Get Vaccinated As Flu Season Begins

Health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging North Carolina residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the state enters flu season. “Flu can…








