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KS Bank Earns 5-Star Rating From National Bank Rating Firm
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Bauer Financial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, has announced KS Bank has earned a 5-Star Superior rating for the 41st consecutive quarter. Having maintained its financial…
Authorities: $1,600 In Unauthorized Charges Leads To Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A 30-year-old Smithfield woman has been arrested on charges of financial card fraud and identity theft. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Kayla Elizabeth Coates, of Stevens…
1,326-Unit Mallard Crossing Project Advances; Construction Could Begin Late 2026
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Smithfield Town Council on March 17 unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Mallard Crossing subdivision, advancing a large-scale residential development planned east of Interstate 95.…
JCPS Celebrates Lauren Strickland As 2025–2026 Assistant Principal Of The Year
SMITHFIELD, NC – Lauren Strickland has flourished since being named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year in August of 2025. A 21-year veteran educator, former…
Store Worker Accused Of Letting Customer Steal Merchandise
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County convenience store employee is accused of repeatedly bypassing store procedures to allow an unidentified customer to take merchandise without paying, according to investigators.…
North Johnston High School Third Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High School Third Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List David K. Allen, Principal 9th Principal’s List Lexi Barbour, Tenley Barbour, Thomas Barefoot, Finley Barnes, Emmanuel Butts, Brandon Decid…
Miss Johnston County 2024 And Former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett Dies After Cancer Battle
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The community is mourning the loss of Carrie Everett, Miss Johnston County 2024 and former Miss North Carolina, who passed away Sunday after a courageous battle…
Johnston County Student Helps Lead NC Wesleyan Esports Program After Grant Boost
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — A Johnston County student is among those benefiting from the rapid growth of North Carolina Wesleyan University’s esports program, one year after a grant from Brightspeed…
Police Locate Missing Woman, Arrested On Outstanding Warrants
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department has arrested Lisa Michelle Boyle, who had been missing since January 2020, on outstanding charges. Ms. Boyle, age 65, the mother of Natasha…
Johnston County Businesses Earn New State Tourism Recognition
BENSON, N.C. — Two businesses in Benson are among dozens across the state recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Commerce as Certified North Carolina Destination Businesses, a designation…
West Johnston High Third Quarter Principal’s List And Honor Roll
West Johnston High School Third Quarter Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll 12th Grade Principal’s List Amelia AndersonLinda ArtripJaelynn BachusLogan BardenAaliyah BassColson BeardMattison BittleKarlie BlakelyHillary BoatengAmori BoltonRyley BrinkleyWyatt BrownKyasia BrownMason…
SAFE Team Expands Presence With Checkpoints On Rural Roads
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SAFE (Sheriff’s Aggressive Field Enforcement) Team has increased patrols and established random checkpoints across the county this week as part of…
