Lee Promoted To Sergeant
Smithfield police officer W.T. Lee has been promoted. Lee was promoted to the rank of sergeant during an Oath of Office ceremony May 7th before...
Gunter Completes Basic Military Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Savannah S. Gunter graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive,...
May 19-25 Proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week
The week of May 19th - 25th has been proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week in Johnston County.
County Commissioners issued the proclamation as a way...
County Property Tax Rate Up 11 Percent Under Budget Proposal
Proposed Water Tap Fees Up 95%
Sewer Tap Fees Up 36%
Base Water Rates Up 18%
Base Sewer Rates Up 11%
Water Rates 7.2% Higher
Sewer Rates 11% Higher...
Gun Scare Near North Johnston High Prompts Campus Lockdown
North Johnston High School on Highway 301 South of Kenly was briefly placed on lockdown this morning (Friday) after someone called 911 reporting a...
Governor Cooper Appoints Jason Coats To Judicial Seat
Serving Harnett, Johnston and Lee Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jason H. Coats to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 11, serving...
Downtown Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Homes, Businesses
A gas leak forced emergency crews to evacuate a one block radius in Downtown Smithfield this morning (Thursday). Around 11:00am, a gas line was accidentally...
Statewide ‘Move Over Law’ Enforcement Campaign Kicks Off In Smithfield
Move Over Law Event Coincides With Peace Officers Memorial Day
SMITHFIELD – A nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the ‘Move Over Law’ is underway to...
Deron George Signs To Play At St. Augustine University
Smithfield Selma High School athlete Deron George has signed to play football for St. Augustine University. He becomes the first member from his immediate...
East Clayton Elementary Teacher Named A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Ms Kasey Beeson as the Super Star Teacher for the month for April. Super Star teachers demonstrate...
