I-95 Widening Set To Begin Next Year
Public Meeting Oct. 11th in Benson
The immense task of doubling the number of lanes on Interstate 95 in North Carolina begins next year, and...
Smithfield Parks and Recreation Hosts 1st Annual River Rat Regatta on the Neuse
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department held its 1st Annual River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, July 14th starting at the Town Commons Boat...
Cub Scouts Collect 400 Toys In Christmas Toy Drive
A local cub scout group collected approximately 400 toys to benefit the Salvation Army and Harbor, Inc. during the Christmas season. Cub Scouts from...
Town Awards Bid To Remove Fire Damaged Home
The Town of Smithfield, which recently purchased a lot where a fire damaged home was located, has awarded a bid to demolish the structure.
The...
Town Attorney To Be Paid $185 Per Hour
The Smithfield Town Council has extended their contract with longtime town attorney Robert A. "Bob" Spence Jr. with Spence and Spence, P.A.
Under the contract,...
$1 Million Bid Awarded For Sewer Upgrades
Johnston County Commissioners have awarded nearly $1 million in funds for a sewer rehabilitation project.Three bids were received for the project. On Monday, commissioners...
Peaceful Demonstration Held In Benson
BENSON - A peaceful demonstration was held Monday afternoon in Downtown Benson. Approximately 30 people marched from a nearby housing development to the Benson...
Tip In Bonnie Neighbors Case Leads Authorities To Western NC
On December 14, 1972 Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson and her newborn son disappeared on the way to pick up her oldest son from...
Princeton Man Drowns In Michigan Kayak Accident
THREE RIVERS, MI - Michigan authorities have identified a drowning victim as a Princeton, NC man. Three Rivers Police said a fisherman witnessed a...
Bonds Will Pay For New Cleveland-Area School, JCC Renovations
Johnston County Commissioners have authorized the sale of the final $27 million of a $64 million school and community college bond approved by voters.
$57...
