Thursday, March 28, 2024


SBI Investigating Excessive Force Allegations Against Micro Police

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MICRO - The NC State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an incident involving a Micro police officer. The investigation centers...

Deputy Injured During High Speed Chase

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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...

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 -...

98 Youth Participate In 2021 Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale

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Ninety-eight youth from across Johnston County participated in the annual Youth Livestock Show & Sale April 5-7. There were nine steers, twelve heifers, sixty-one...

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...

Kenly Family Displaced, Pets Killed In House Fire

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Fire tore through a Johnston County home Tuesday morning, displacing 3 adults and an infant child.The occupants were away from their Pope Road home,...

North Johnston Middle School Second 9 Weeks Honor Roll & Principal’s List

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6th grade Principal’s List Madison Barnes, Cameron Casey, Guadalupe Coyt, Peyton Ford, Haylee Franks, Raylee Gurley, Skyla Hart, Chloe Howell, Colby Johnson, Emma Lawhorn, Jackson...

Johnston County Sheriff’s Cruiser Involved In Crash

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MICRO - A deputy sheriff was involved in a two vehicle accident Sunday morning.  The 10:52am crash occurred at the intersection of Bizzell Grove...

Chairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address

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The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart. The following is a transcription of...

Johnston County Deputy Charged In Fatal Accident

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A Johnston County deputy sheriff involved in a fatal collision this month while responding to a call was formally charged this afternoon (Wednesday).  The...