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Kimberly Pickett Credentialed By International Local Government Management Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kimberly T. Pickett, Interim Town Manager of Smithfield, NC, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mrs. Pickett is one of over 1,300…
Johnston Students Participate In AgFest
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Buses lined the University of Mount Olive campus as students stepped into a scene where country music carried across the grounds, conversations filled the air, and…
Johnston County Businesses Earn New State Tourism Recognition
BENSON, N.C. — Two businesses in Benson are among dozens across the state recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Commerce as Certified North Carolina Destination Businesses, a designation…
West Johnston High Third Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
West Johnston High School Third Quarter Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll 12th Grade Principal’s List Amelia AndersonLinda ArtripJaelynn BachusLogan BardenAaliyah BassColson BeardMattison BittleKarlie BlakelyHillary BoatengAmori BoltonRyley BrinkleyWyatt BrownKyasia BrownMason…
Update: I-95 Near Dunn Reopens Following Fiery Early Morning Crash
UPDATE: Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Dunn have reopened. DUNN, N.C. (AP) — An early morning crash involving a tractor-trailer and a vehicle fire shut down a stretch of…
Young, Clemmons Join Neuse River Writers Leadership Team
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The nonprofit writers’ organization Neuse River Writers has added two new members to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2026. Tom Young of Clayton…
Deputies Bust Illegal Gambling Operation, Seize Drugs, Moonshine And Cash
BENSON, N.C. — An undercover investigation led to the discovery of an illegal gambling operation and a large quantity of narcotics at a Johnston County home Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.…
Johnston County Man Charged With Sexual Assault
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported sexual assault, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Justin Robert Foster, 23, of…
PIT Maneuver Ends Chase On I-95
BENSON, N.C. — A high-speed chase that spanned several counties ended Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 near Benson after a PIT maneuver successfully stopped a fleeing pickup truck. The pursuit…
Benson Electric Rates Increasing Following 4–2 Board Vote
BENSON, N.C. — The Benson Board of Commissioners has approved an increase in electric rates following a public hearing on March 10, citing rising wholesale power costs and the need…
Fatal Crash Involving Car, Farm Tractor Under Investigation
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man died after his car collided with a farm tractor in southern Johnston County. State troopers responded to the crash around 8:23 a.m. Friday on…
Driver Hurt In Dump Truck Crash
BENSON, N.C. — A dump truck driver was injured Thursday afternoon when the vehicle overturned on a rural Johnston County road. The crash was reported just after noon on Massengill…
