Expired: Four Local Fireworks Displays Scheduled
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration across the country, and here in Johnston County - fireworks are a crowd favorite...
Deputy Injured During High Speed Chase
A Johnston County deputy sheriff was hospitalized Tuesday night with minor injuries following a high speed car chase. It started around 9:15pm on Highway...
Man Charged With Damaging Family Cemetery
A motorist stuck in a ditch has been charged with causing an estimated $1,000 in damage to a family cemetery.
On August 20th, authorities said...
Jury Acquits Former Deputy Sheriff Of All Criminal Charges From Fatal Traffic Accident
SMITHFIELD - A former Johnston County deputy sheriff was found not guilty Thursday afternoon on all criminal charges filed against him following a fatal...
Johnston County COVID-19 Alert Notification System
The Johnston County Public Health Department announced this afternoon they do not have a waiting list for the general public to receive the COVID-19...
Burglar Steals Lottery Tickets, Cigarettes From Business
Authorities need your assistance identifying this burglary suspect. The suspect is wanted for breaking into Brewer's Grill & Grocery at 11413 Highway 42 East...
Barton College Announces 2021 Graduates
WILSON - Two hundred and forty-three Barton College undergraduate seniors and graduate students received diplomas on Saturday, May 8, during the school’s 119th annual...
High Speed Chase Ends With Crash
KENLY - No injuries were reported following a high speed chase. It started around 1:50am Thursday, May 2nd. Kenly Police attempted to stop the...
New Kenly Town Manager Named
KENLY - After completing a nationwide search which yielded 30 candidates, the Kenly Town Council has announced the hiring of Justine Jones as their...
Kenly Plans To Raze Dilapidated Community Center
Town Asks Johnston County For Financial Assistance
A former school auditorium that had been used as a community center needs to be torn down and...
