“Sonny” Howard Receives Bryant-Marett Service Award
This week, the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department and Smithfield Recreation Advisory Board honored “Sonny” Paul Howard with the Bryant-Marett Meritorious Service Award.
The award...
Grant To Pay For 12 New Rifles For Deputies
Johnston County Commissioners have approved a federal grant for the Johnston County Sheriff's Office to purchase additional new weapons.
In a memo to County Manager...
Thieves Steal $6,500 Ring From Jewelry Store
Clayton Police need the public’s help to identify two jewelry thieves.
Around 1:00pm Monday, two men walked into Main Street Jewelers at 236 East Main...
Cleveland High Student Suspended, Faces Drug Charge
A 15 year-old student at Cleveland High is facing criminal charges and suspension from school after allegedly being caught with marijuana on school grounds...
US 70 Business Bridge Over I-95 Reopens
The eastbound lane on the US 70 Business Bridge over Interstate 95 in Smithfield (Exit 95) reopened to traffic at 2:00pm this afternoon (Tuesday)....
Armed Robbery Reported At Advance Auto Store
No injuries were reported Monday night after a gunman robbed a local auto parts business. It happened at 8:28pm at Advance Auto Parts at...
Real-Life Grinch Steals Christmas Decorations
This Christmas season real-life grinch's are on the prowl, stealing Christmas decorations.
Someone stole a holiday decoration from the front yard of a home on...
Man Seriously Injured When Car Overturns
A man just released from the hospital was seriously injured in a two vehicle accident Monday near Clayton. It happened around 5:00pm on Highway...
$12,673 In Items Stolen During Break-In
A large amount of property was stolen during a break-in reported last Monday outside of Kenly. Johnston County deputies responded to a break-in on...
School Employees Chosen For Innovative Learning Program
Six employees from Johnston County Schools were selected to be a part of the Digital Leaders Coaches Network (DLCN), an innovative blended professional learning...