Assistant Sampson County School Superintendent Leaving
Latest to depart
After many years with Sampson County Schools, Dr. Linda Jewell Carr is saying farewell to become the superintendent of Washington County’s educational...
Expired: Driver Arrested During Selma Traffic Stop
A Wake County man ended up in the Johnston County Jail after being stopped for a traffic violation. A deputy stopped a car July 14th...
Driver Involved In Two County Chase Captured In Benson
A man who led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase on Interstate 40 and Interstate 95 is in custody. Around 12:30pm Tuesday, Sampson...
Driver Dies In Wayne County Car Crash
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash Tuesday night in Wayne County. It happened around 10:45pm on Stoney Creek Church Road. A vehicle...
Thales Academy Students Head Back To School With Safety Protocols In Place
RALEIGH - Thales Academy, a college preparatory network of Pre-K-12 independent schools, opened the doors of its eight North Carolina campuses plus its first out-of-state...
Collision Knocks Down Utility Pole, Traffic Lights
SMITHFIELD - The intersection of Swift Creek Road and Cleveland Road closed Sunday afternoon after two cars collided at the intersection.
After the collision, one of...
Political Action Committee Calls Efforts To Invalidate Election Results ‘Preposterous’
A spokesperson for Citizens for the Betterment of Johnston County says efforts to invalidate the election results in the District 1 County Commission race...
$5.8 Million Loan Approved For McGee’s Water District Upgrades
Johnston County will borrow $5,888,170 to pay for improvements in the McGee's Crossroads Water District. In September 2017, a loan application was submitted to the...
Convenience Store Clerk Assaulted
A Smithfield convenience store clerk sustained minor injuries after he was reportedly assaulted by a customer. The incident happened last Thursday night around 10:00pm...
Jewelry Valued At $30,000 Taken During Break-In
A thief made away with three jewelry boxes containing $30,000 in jewelry from a western Johnston County home. The burglary was discovered at 10:39pm Saturday...
