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Prosecutors Announce Intent To Seek Death Penalty In Quadruple Child Murder Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During a court hearing Thursday morning, the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office announced it will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing four children…
2026 Johnston County Primary Candidate Filings
Updated: 5:00 p.m. Dec. 4 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The following is a list of candidates who have filed for elected office in Johnston County and the date they filed: Board…
Pickup Hit By Amtrak Train
SELMA — A pickup truck driver was injured early Thursday after authorities say he drove around lowered crossing arms and was struck by an Amtrak train in Selma. Selma police…
Four Oaks Man Charged In Wayne County Meth Trafficking Investigation
GOLDSBORO — A Four Oaks man is facing multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges after a Wayne County drug investigation led authorities to identify him as a suspected supplier in the region.…
Neuse Charter School Senior Receives Daughters Of The American Revolution Good Citizen Award
Award honors outstanding seniors for leadership, service, and academic excellence SMITHFIELD – Neuse Charter School has announced that Bella Strickland, a senior, has been selected as this year’s recipient of…
Groundbreaking For Johnston County Regional Park Canceled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Parks and Open Space has made the decision to cancel the groundbreaking ceremony at Johnston County Regional Park scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025 due…
ALA Johnston Fourth Graders Who Began School During COVID-19 Shutdowns Are Now Academically Excelling
Students surpass state averages in reading and math by more than 10 points JOHNSTON COUNTY – Fourth graders at American Leadership Academy (ALA) Johnston, who entered kindergarten during the height…
Smithfield Approves Contract For South Smithfield Water Line Extension
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council on November 18 unanimously approved awarding a $898,500 contract to construct a water line extension in South Smithfield. The project was awarded to Jymco…
Patrick Harris Named Commission Chairman
SMITHFIELD — Commissioner Patrick Harris was unanimously appointed chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners on Monday, succeeding R.S. “Butch” Lawter, who had served in the role for the…
JCC Honored With EAB Innovative Institution Award
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) has been named an Educational Advisory Board (EAB) Innovative Institution Award recipient, recognizing the college’s exceptional leadership, creativity, and transformative impact on campus culture…
Johnston County Awards Princeton $84,814 Open Space Grant
PRINCETON – The future of outdoor recreation and conservation in the Town of Princeton just got brighter. Johnston County and the Parks and Open Space Department announced that the Board…
Smithfield Performing Arts Center To Celebrate The Holidays With Classic Christmas Films
SMITHFIELD — The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), in partnership with the Smithfield Historic Foundation and Carolina Packers, is excited to announce a series of holiday movie events at the…
