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Tillis Sends Letter Urging Senate To Take Up Landmark Retirement Legislation
On Wednesday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Scott (R-SC), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Cory Gardner (R-CO) Rob Portman (R-OH), and Martha McSally (R-AZ) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging immediate Senate consideration of…
Smithfield Police K-9 ‘Diesel’ Retires
Health and age issues have prompted the retirement of a Smithfield Police K-9. Diesel is 10 years-old and has been a part of the Smithfield Police Department for the last 9 years with his handler Officer Jordan Cutchins. Over the last…
Commissioners Approve 5 New Full-Time Social Services Positions
The Johnston County Department of Social Services is advertising to fill five vacancies after County Commissioners created the new positions. DSS Director Scott Sabatino received permission to hire 5 additional Medicaid Processing employees. Sabatino said his staff is about 800 cases…
Register Of Deeds Office Reports Substantial Revenue Growth
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced a substantial increase in revenue collected by his office over the last few years. For the fiscal year 2018-19, the Register of Deeds office generated a record $5,046,083.41. That represents a 56 percent…
Clayton PD Has A New Dedicated Traffic Officer
Clayton Police now have a new ride…plus a new dedicated traffic officer. It’s all part of a NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) grant which helps provide funding for a full-time Traffic Safety Team officer, including his salary, equipment and…
Baby Hospitalized After Ingesting Narcotics
Law enforcement authorities are releasing limited information after a baby was hospitalized after reportedly swallowing illicit narcotics. Smithfield Police Captain R. Sheppard confirmed officers were summoned to Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield around 3:20AM Sunday after a 19 month-old baby…
Police Searching For Man With ‘Joker’ Tattoo
Police are searching for a man with a ‘Joker’ tattoo on his arm after he reportedly stole five pair of designer sunglasses from a local business. The theft happened Friday at 4:30PM at the Sunglass Hut on Outlet Center Drive. Smithfield…
Heading Into Busiest Time Of The Year For Vehicle-Animal Collisions
Johnston Ranked 13th Highest In 2018 For Animal Collision As one of the fastest growing states in the country, expanded growth of many areas around North Carolina means a continued risk of a dangerous meeting between vehicles and animals on…
Texting Driver Causes Injury Accident, Police Say
A motorist was cited for texting while driving after Smithfield Police said he caused a two-vehicle accident that sent one person to the hospital. Emergency crews responded to the 8:00AM Friday collision on Highway 70 (Market Street) at Campbell Street…
JCATS In Need Of New Operations And Maintenance Facility
Community and Senior Services of Johnston County (CSS), operates a community transportation program known as the Johnston County Area Transit System (JCATS). Thirty-one JCATS vehicles provided more than 94,000 rides last year. Due to the county’s rapid growth, demand for their…
