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Don Lassiter Named Chair Of University Of Mount Olive Board Of Trustees
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that Don Lassiter, a retired fintech entrepreneur and long-time supporter of the University, has been named Chair of the…
Micro Elementary’s Laura Warren Named JCPS 2024 Media Specialist Employee Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Micro Elementary Media Specialist Laura Warren was awarded the 2024 Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Media Specialist Employee of the Year. She received the award at the Spring…
Commissioner Negotiates Settlement On Dwelling Rate Request
RALEIGH – Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that the N.C. Department of Insurance has settled its legal dispute with North Carolina insurance companies over a dwelling rate increase. Commissioner…
Johnston County Students Receive UMO Awards
MOUNT OLIVE – Two Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: Deborah Stephenson of Smithfield…
Attempted Robbery Reported At Downtown ATM
MICRO – A 33 year-old woman escaped injury during an attempted armed robbery at an ATM on W. Main Street in downtown Micro. The victim pulled up to the ATM…
One Person Injured In US 301 Collision
MICRO – A pickup towing a car hauler trailer collided with a minivan on US 301 at Bizzell Grove Church Road, just north of Micro, on Saturday. The driver of…
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 traffic accident. Following a four-day jury…
Micro Area House Fire Ruled Accidental
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, Selma and Pine Level Fire…
Interstate 95 Reopens Following Crash Involving Two Tractor Trailers
MICRO – Interstate 95 in Johnston County has reopened following a serious collision involving two tractor trailers. The accident happened just before 5:00pm Tuesday in the southbound lanes near the…
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town Councilman Marlon Lee, who was seeking…
One Injured In Interstate 95 Collision
MICRO – One person was sent to the hospital following a collision between a semi-truck and passenger car. The collision was reported around 1:15pm Thursday at the 100.5 mile marker…
Firefighters Extricate Driver From Overturned Pickup
MICRO – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious accident. The single vehicle collision was reported around 8:45am today (Thursday) in the 4900 block of Old Beulah Road, near…
