Construction Worker Wins $200,000 Prize On Friday The 13th
Christopher Bullock of Lucama turned what’s known as an unlucky day into a lucky one when he won a $200,000 lottery prize on Friday...
School Board Chairman, Johnson Hold Press Conferences As Both Sides Dig In
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County School Board Chairman Todd Sutton held a press conference this afternoon (Thursday) on the steps of the Johnston County Courthouse...
Harnett County To Host January Litter Sweep
Keep Harnett Beautiful has announced an upcoming volunteer Litter Sweep on Friday, January 17th at 2:30pm. The cleanup will take place along Nursery Road...
You Decide: What are the Best Economic Lessons for 2020?
By Dr. Mike Walden
I have taught economic principles and lessons for over forty years. My hope has been for students and others to use these...
KS Bank Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Smithfield— KS Bancorp, Inc., parent company of KS Bank, Inc. has announced unaudited results for the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company reported net...
County Says ‘No’ To Dog Boarding Business
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has rejected plans by a Smithfield area resident to operate a dog boarding and training facility, and a...
45,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported
Public utility officials have reported a 45,000 gallon sewage spill in Johnston County. The discharge of untreated wastewater occurred Tuesday due to a force main failure...
Marijuana Discovered Inside JCS Central Office
Smithfield Police have confirmed they are investigating a narcotics incident at Johnston County Schools Central Office at 2320 Highway 70 East.
Police said they were...
Firefighters Discover Body Inside Burning Mobile Home
A body was found inside a mobile home after a fire was extinguished. Tuesday afternoon, a neighbor called 911 reporting an older mobile home...
Johnston County Emergency Operations Center Activated
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Emergency Operations Center has been activated. The EOC will operate daily from 8am – 5pm Monday - Friday. Hours...
