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Cold Weather Advisory Issued: Johnston County Braces For Dangerous Wind Chills
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Johnston County and much of central North Carolina as a surge of Arctic air is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions Sunday…
Two Injured In Collision At Four-Way Stop Intersection
SELMA — A two-vehicle collision at the four-way stop on NC 42 East and Thanksgiving Fire Road sent both drivers to the hospital Thursday. A passenger car collided with a…
Golden Pinecone Award Goes To Smithfield’s Longtime Mayor
DURHAM – Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore has been recognized with one of the region’s highest honors, receiving the Golden Pinecone Award from the Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) during the…
2026 Johnston County Primary Candidate Filings
Updated: 5:00 p.m. Dec. 12JOHNSTON COUNTY – The following is a list of candidates who have filed for elected office in Johnston County and the date they filed: Board of…
Activate Selma Co-Founder Wins Prestigious Hobart Service Award
SELMA — Cindy Brookshire, co-founder of the volunteer-led nonprofit Activate Selma, has been honored with the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Voluntary Community Service. The award, presented annually by the…
Report: Dirt Bike Ride Turns Into Chase On Cleveland Road
CLAYTON — What started as a deputy’s routine patrol on Cleveland Road turned into a quick chase Tuesday afternoon when two dirt bike riders decided not to stop, according to…
SSS Students Advocate For Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools To State School Board
RALEIGH – On December 4, Unified pair Lillian Mizner and Nathaniel Beliveau, students at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS), delivered a powerful presentation to the North Carolina State Board of Education,…
Governor Appoints Johnston County Resident To State Council
RALEIGH – Governor Josh Stein has announced the appointment of Tracy K. Lee of Johnston County to the North Carolina State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision as the Compact…
Nine JCPS Teachers Win Big With Johnston County Education Foundation Grants
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Education Foundation delivered grant checks to nine JCPS educators throughout the school district to be used for further enhancing their students’ learning environment. Founded…
Two Suffer Minor Injuries In House Fire
CLAYTON — Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at a home off Buffalo Road in northern Johnston County. The blaze was reported…
Inmate Accused Of Biting Detention Officer
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A man accused of firing a shotgun at a motorist and leading deputies on a two-county chase in September is now facing additional charges after authorities say…
Campbell To Offer Free Tuition For Harnett County Residents
New first-year, full-time students who reside in Harnett County will have 100 percent of their undergraduate tuition covered by Campbell University beginning in 2026, the University has announced. The Campbell…
