Friday, March 29, 2024


Meth Seized During Traffic Stop, JCSO Says

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SMITHFIELD - Two Johnston County men were arrested Nov. 5th during a traffic stop on Mallard Road near Smithfield. Around 5:50am, a Johnston County...

JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase

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Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School YearSMITHFIELD -...

Deputy Was Traveling 100 MPH Prior To Fatal Collision

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MICRO - The State Highway Patrol has released new details surrounding last Saturday's fatal collision involving a Johnston County sheriff's deputy.  On Jan. 9th...

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Motorcycle Crash

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MICRO - One person died and another was seriously injured after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided Wednesday afternoon.  The crash was reported just...

Filing Period Ends For Most Races; Deadline Extended 1 Week After No One Files...

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The filing period for most municipal offices in Johnston County concluded at twelve noon Friday, July 16th with the exception of mayor in one...

Dangerous Highway 301 Intersection To Become All-Way Stop

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MICRO - At the request of the Town of Micro, the NC Department of Transportation will be converting a dangerous intersection to an all-way...

911 Radio Project Will Improve Public Safety

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KENLY - Johnston County 911 and the Kenly Fire Department have partnered to improve public safety in the northern and northeastern sections of Johnston...

NCDOT Road Additions – February 2023

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At their February 2023 meeting, Johnston County Commissioners approved a request from the NCDOT to add the following roads to the State Maintained System: Highland...

Micro Area House Fire Ruled Accidental

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MICRO - A house on Davis Homestead Road outside of Micro was heavily damaged by flames, Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 3:28pm. Micro,...

Vandalism Reported At Micro Elementary

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MICRO - Vandals spray painted graffiti on a dugout at Micro Elementary School at 301 E Main Street. The incident was discovered by school...