3 Apply For Vacant County Commission Seat
Three people have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Chad Stewart announced last month he was stepping...
Several All-Way Stops Coming To Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – Nine intersections across Johnston County will be converted into all-way stops to improve safety.
The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded this month a $545,000...
Two Hospitalized After House Fire In Selma
Two people were transported to the hospital after their home caught fire this morning (Thursday) in Selma. The fire also destroyed a car. The...
6 Local Students Selected For $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships
ROCKY MOUNT - The Golden LEAF Foundation has announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden...
JCSO Needs Your Help Identifying These Suspects
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) have released photos of two suspects wanted for questioning in connection with a recent vehicle break-in...
Girl Scout Hut Named In Memory Of Influential Scout Leader
The Girl Scout Hut in Smithfield has been renamed the Rachel May Mattox Girl Scout Hut in honor and memory of the influential scout...
Eagle Scout Is Dedicated To Helping Others
On Sunday, November 3rd, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held at Calvary Chapel of Clayton for Eagle Scout John Reece Sayas from Boy Scout...
South Johnston High Honors 1974 Lady Trojans State Champion Basketball Team
FOUR OAKS - On Friday, January 19, 2024, the 1974 South Johnston High School (SJHS) Lady Trojans women’s basketball team was honored for the...
Alien Convicted Of Raping Teen In 2008 Sentenced For Illegal Reentry
A 35 year-old man illegally present in the United States and residing in Johnston County, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. ...
Holt Lake Gas & Grill Will Close Grill Operations
FOUR OAKS - The owner of Holt Lake Gas & Grill announced Thursday his grill operations will close on December 24, 2021. The announcement...