School Board Names Interim West Clayton Elementary Principal, 3 Assistant Principals
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved four personnel changes during a special meeting held July 9. The personnel recommendations were...
Kenly Home Damaged By Flames
KENLY – A home was heavily damaged by flames, Friday morning. The Johnston County 911 Center received a call at 8:14am reporting a fire...
Semi Truck Fire Causes Extensive Damage
KENLY – A Missouri based driver of a truck tractor glanced out the window of the Pilot Truck Stop to see his truck was...
School Board And County Commissioners Collaborate To Enhance Educational Opportunities For Future Generations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education and the Johnston County Board of Commissioners have announced a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing educational...
Burglar Targeted Home For Sale, Report Says
KENLY – A man was charged this week with breaking into a vacant home for sale.
Edwin Ballard Smith Jr., 45, of Glendale Road, Kenly...
Kenly Man Shot Three Times
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting. Authorities were called to a home on House Road around 12:55am...
Suspected Fentanyl Seized During Search Warrant
KENLY – An ongoing investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of a suspect on multiple drug charges.
On May...
WCC’s Dental Hygiene Class Pinned At Ceremony
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College’s Dental Hygiene class of 2024 was honored at a pinning ceremony to mark their transition from students to dental...
Search Continues For Missing Teenager
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is searching for a runaway teenager.
Emely Valeska Castro Padilla was last seen on May 13, 2024 at...
Johnston County Appointments – May 2024
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioners approved the following appointments during their May 6, 2024 meeting:
Economic Development Advisory Board – (Kenly Area) Dale Moore (Wilson’s...