Car Found In Rural Farm Pond
Early Sunday morning a car was reported to have crashed into a northern Johnston County farm pond and was completely submerged.
The Antioch Fire Department...
Ask Rusty – When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit?
Dear Rusty: My husband passed away at the age of 52, and I was 53. I am currently 59. I've read about and been...
Petition Aims To Make Johnston County A Second Amendment Sanctuary
An online petition that has generated several thousand signatures is urging Johnston County Commissioners to create an ordinance making Johnston County a 'sanctuary county'...
Bid Awarded For New Smithfield Fire Truck
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has awarded a bid for a new fire engine for the Smithfield Fire Department.
Fire Chief John...
Embezzlement Investigation Underway At Johnston County Elementary School
A criminal investigation is now underway at a Johnston County Elementary School. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday they are investigating allegations money was...
CCCC Students Attend National Photonics Convention
LILLINGTON — Second-year students in the Laser and Photonics Technology program at Central Carolina Community College’s Harnett Main Campus recently attended the 2020 SPIE...
Terry Rose Wins 11th Judicial District Primary
Local attorney Terry Rose won Tuesday's judicial primary for district court judge.
Rose defeated challenger Charlene Nelson in the three county race covering Johnston, Harnett...
JCS Cabinet Members Receive Contract Extensions
Following a closed session Tuesday night, the Johnston County School Board voted to extend the contract of all four members of the Cabinet along...
Social Security Offices Closed To The Public Until Further Notice
Phone And Online Services Remain Available
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. ...
Federal Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as...
