Drugs, Small Children Found In Car At Kenly Checkpoint
A Johnston County man is facing drug and child abuse charges. Stevie Allen Cantrell II, 37, of S. Wilson Street, Kenly was arrested at a Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SAFE Team license checkpoint Wednesday afternoon on Princeton-Kenly Road. When Cantrell…
Driver ‘Checking Email’ Charged With DWI
A Clayton woman was arrested for driving while impaired after deputies reportedly found her behind the wheel of her SUV in a parking lot on Highway 42 near I-40 around 11:15 PM Wednesday. Deputies said the vehicle was still running…
Construction Sites Targeted By Thieves
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four break-ins in a 24 hour period at new homes under construction. The thefts were discovered Monday and Tuesday near McGee’s Crossroads, Cleveland, and Selma. Among the items taken from the four locations…
Local Woman Whose Father Fought In Civil War To Be Honored
It seems unlikely that a soldier from the Civil War would have a child who is still alive. However, according to the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) there are at least 10 ladies whose fathers fought for the South…
Johnston Baptist Association Celebrates Schools For 20 Years
For the 20th year, the Johnston Baptist Association graciously welcomed back the Johnston County Schools (JCS) family with a special luncheon to show their support for the upcoming school year. While many faith communities provided meals for schools on their…
School Board Approves Advisory Council Appointments

The Johnston County School Board has approved appointments to advisory council’s at three public schools. The board approved a request to renew the appointments of Tina Lee, Ashley Anderson and Brent Massengill on the advisory council at Meadow School. Walter…
University Of Mount Olive Summer Graduation Set For Saturday
Mount Olive – The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 250 students on Saturday. Commencement exercises are scheduled for 2 PM in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena on the Mount Olive Campus. Businessman and UMO Board Member…
Neglect Allegations Made Against Assisted Living Center
Allegations have arose of neglect of residents at Oakview Commons Adult Living Center. The facility owned by Depaul Senior Living is located on Boyette Road in Four Oaks. Former employees and a family member have told The Daily Record conditions…
Woman Calls 911 Reporting Burglary Told Home Is On Fire
A woman who dialed 911 early-Wednesday reporting someone was kicking in her back door didn’t expect the 911 operator to tell her that her house was on fire. Around 3:00am, a woman was at home with her 8 year-old son…
Booster Club President Proposes Multi-Use Facility On SSS Campus
Johnston County School officials have not determined what type of facility will be built on the Smithfield Selma High campus to replace the former Field House that was demolished over-the-summer. However, the president of the SSS Athletic Boosters has a…








