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Smithfield Resident Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
BENSON, N.C. – A 74-year-old Smithfield resident died Saturday afternoon after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in southern Johnston County. The crash occurred around 1:05 p.m.…
Bentonville Battlefield To Offer Sunday Hours This Summer
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Visitors will soon have another opportunity each week to explore one of Johnston County’s most significant historic attractions. Beginning June 14, the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic…
Protest Planned Ahead Of Johnston Commissioners Meeting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Members of Down Home NC plan to gather outside the Johnston County Courthouse on Monday, June 15, before the Johnston County Board of Commissioners meeting to voice…
Johnston County Native Releases Inspiring New Book Chronicling Faith, Loss, And Hope
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Johnston County native and author Luke Johnson is releasing his deeply personal and faith-filled book, From Heartbreak to Hope: Landen’s Story, a true account of love, loss,…
Smithfield Signature Fresh Market Moving To More Visible Downtown Location
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Smithfield Signature Fresh Market will open at a new downtown location beginning this Saturday, June 13. The farmers market, previously held in the Johnston County parking…
Music For The Lunch Bunch Announces 42nd Season
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A longtime Johnston County summer tradition will return this month as Music for the Lunch Bunch begins its 42nd season in Smithfield. The free lunchtime concert series…
26-Year-Old Killed In US 70 Crash Involving NCDOT Truck
PINE LEVEL, N.C. — A 26-year-old man was killed Thursday morning in a three-vehicle collision on US 70 near Pine Level, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The…
Johnston County Requests Voluntary Water Conservation As Drought Persists
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County officials are asking residents and businesses served by the county water system to voluntarily reduce water usage as drought conditions continue. The request comes as…
Suspect Charged With Trafficking After Months-Long Narcotics Probe
Five-Month Undercover Drug Investigation Leads To Trafficking Arrest JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A five-month undercover narcotics investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Johnston County man on more than…
Two Charged After Stolen Pickup Allegedly Taken to Salvage Yard
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A months-long investigation into the theft of a pickup truck has resulted in felony charges against two Johnston County residents. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said a…
Selma Man Accused Of Causing Damage Inside County Jail
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County jail inmate is facing an additional criminal charge after authorities said he damaged a communications tablet inside the county detention center. Eric Hall Creech,…
Authorities Seek Leads After Copper Stolen From Solar Facilities
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Investigators are looking into two copper thefts reported the same day at solar farm sites in Johnston County, including one case involving nearly $40,000 worth of…
