Hospital Volunteers Award Scholarships
UNC Health Johnston’s hospital volunteers have awarded scholarships of $1,000 apiece to 11 students headed into health care careers. A scholarship committee handed out...
Couple Charged With Child Abuse Causing Serious Injury
BENSON - The parents of a infant seriously injured last year have been charged with felony child abuse.
In August 2023, the Johnston County Sheriff's...
Innocent Victim Shot During Broad Daylight Shootout
SELMA - An innocent motorist was shot Thursday afternoon during a wild broad daylight shootout in Selma.
Selma Police Chief W.M. Thomas said it started...
Reclaiming The Black Past: An Artifactual Journey
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a special Black History event this fall highlighting stories, places, and artifacts from Johnston County...
Scam Costs Johnston County Woman Over $100,000
GARNER - A western Johnston County resident lost a large sum of money in a scam. The 69 year-old victim was in the process...
Benson Resident Graduates From BLET Program
Seven individuals are among the most recent graduates of the Central Carolina Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training program.
The graduates are Jessica R. Bowles...
Early Christmas Present: Garner Man Wins Two $100,000 Powerball Prizes
GARNER - Garner resident Timothy Emerick bought two tickets for the Dec. 13 Powerball drawing and, after uncovering two $100,000 prizes, he plans to give...
Town Of Garner Hires New Economic Development Director
GARNER - The Town of Garner has hired Nathaniel “Nate” Groover as its next economic development director starting Oct. 24.
Groover brings 11 years of...
August 2020 – Johnston County Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their August 2020 meeting:
• Patricia Chisholm-Jones of Smithfield, William W. Massengill Jr. of Benson, and...
UMO Nursing Students Don White Coats
MOUNT OLIVE – Twenty-one students participated in a recent’s White Coat ceremony at the University of Mount Olive. The event marked the formal entry...
