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Fire Destroys Shed Behind Kenly Home
KENLY — The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed a shed behind a home. Fire crews were dispatched around 4:00…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Southbound I-95 Lanes Back Open Following Major Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Micro have reopened after being shut down for several hours Tuesday morning due to a crash involving two tractor-trailers. The collision…
Driver Flees After Crashing Into Johnston County School Bus
MICRO — The State Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run collision with a Johnston County school bus Tuesday afternoon. The incident…
Selma Man Arrested For Burglary, Causing Extensive Damage At Business
MICRO — A Selma man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a vacant business in Micro, causing significant damage and stealing numerous items. Charles William Baker, 51, of Batten Farm…
KS Bank Funds New Fire Truck For Micro Volunteer FD
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank has partnered with the Micro Fire Department to help bring a brand-new fire truck to the community. The funding reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to empowering…
Former Dollar General Employee Charged With Embezzlement
MICRO — A former employee at a Dollar General store in Johnston County is facing embezzlement charges after authorities say she stole over $1,600 from the retailer through fraudulent transactions.…
Baskets Bloom With Treats At Clayton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt
CLAYTON – Families are enjoying sweet treats following the Town of Clayton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Clayton Parks and Recreation. It took a matter of minutes to scoop…
Deputy Sheriff Rescues Woman And Child Trapped Inside Burning Home
MICRO – A Johnston County deputy sheriff is credited with rescuing a woman and her 5 year-old daughter from a house fire. Around 9:00am today (Wednesday), several fire departments were…
Man Accused Of Trespassing, Assaulting Police Officers
SELMA – Three Selma police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of a trespassing suspect. Bobby Ray Pilkington, of S. College Avenue, Kenly is facing multiple charges stemming from…
People Caught Trying To Steal Property From Accident Scene
MICRO – As snow and freezing rain began falling Wednesday afternoon, a tractor trailer overturned on Interstate 95 near Micro. The semi, hauling high quality lumber from Massachusetts to Florida,…
Icy Spots Persist On Area Roads
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Icy spots persist around Johnston County as Troopers and NCDOT crews were kept busy on Friday. A pickup truck towing a trailer overturned and landed in the…
