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Police: 12 People Attack Man At Smithfield Community Park
Smithfield Police are looking for as many as a dozen suspects who beat a man playing ball at Smithfield Community Park, located at 600 Booker Dairy Road, adjacent to Smithfield-Selma…
JCC To Offer Electronic Textbooks This Fall
Johnston Community College is excited to announce the launch of electronic textbooks this fall for select courses. In partnership with McGraw-Hill Education and Cengage Learning, JCC will pilot the use…
87 Volunteers Participate In Keep Benson Beautiful
The Town of Benson held its 5th annual Keep Benson Beautiful clean-up event on Saturday. A total of 87 volunteers, town employees and elected officials worked to beautify Benson, completing…
Rotary Clubs Partnering For JoCo Alzheimer’s Music & Memory Project
Five local Rotary Clubs are sponsoring a new program in Johnston County called Music and Memory directed at improving the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s. Music and Memory therapy…
Wilson’s Mills Police Chief Resigns
Wilson’s Mills Police Chief Resigns Wilson’s Mills Police Chief David L. Hess has announced his resignation. Hess has been the chief of the police force for just under two years.…
Amtrak Train Strikes Car In Four Oaks, 2 Injured
Two people escaped serious injured when an Amtrak train and car collided Monday afternoon. The collision happened at 2:04pm at the Baker Street rail crossing in Four Oaks. Amtrak Palmetto…
Keep Benson Beautiful Clean Up Day
The Town of Benson is preparing for its 5th annual Keep Benson Beautiful clean-up event on Saturday April 25th. Volunteers from across the community will work alongside town employees and…
JCS Recognizes 32 Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Schools recognized the top three finalists for the Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Award. From left are finalist Bryan Van Tassel, South-Smithfield Elementary; winner Jazmine Walker,…
Selma Honors Retiring Police Captain
(Left to right) Selma Police Captain William Keith Batson retired Friday after 24 years with the department. He is shown with a Resolution of Appreciation given to him by the…
JCSO: 64 Marijuana Plants Seized From Clayton Home
A Clayton man is accused of operating an indoor marijuana growing operation at his home. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant at a home in…
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Tractor
A Clayton man died Friday morning when his motorcycle collided with a tractor. The crash happened at 7:44am on Highway 42 East of Clayton between Thanksgiving Fire Department Road and…
8,600 Pounds Of Documents Shredded
A total of 8,600 pounds of personal documents were shredded on Saturday during the annual Johnston County Register of Deeds Shred Event. The event was held in the parking lot…
