Sweepstakes Scam Costs Elderly Victim $3,500
An elderly woman lost $3,500 in a sweepstakes scam. The 82 year-old victim told Smithfield Police she received an email indicating she had just won...
Man Charged In Murder Of Girlfriend And Unborn Child
PIKEVILLE - Late-Thursday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest in the murder of a woman and her unborn child.
James Isaac Jones Jr.,...
Smithfield Adopts New Dilapidated Building Rules
Beginning June 1, 2020, the owners of unoccupied commercial buildings in the Town of Smithfield will face new scrutiny. At their February 4th meeting, members...
Early Voting Underway For 2020 Primary Election
One-stop early voting for the 2020 primary elections in Johnston County is underway. Four early voting sites opened across Johnston County this morning (Thursday). Turnout was...
Safety Improvements Planned For Dangerous Highway 27 Intersection
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced plans to install a new traffic signal at a dangerous intersection on N.C. Highway 27 that has...
Voter Suppression To Be Discussed At Heritage Commission Black History Event
The Johnston County Heritage Commission’s Black History Committee will stage a public forum entitled “The Fight to Vote: Re-examining Racism,” on Thursday, February 20th...
WJHS To Debut New ‘Wildcat Cafe’ Experience
West Johnston High School will debut the school’s new vision for the Wildcat Cafe on Friday, Feb. 14 at 10:45 a.m.
The school will hold...
Embezzlement Investigation Underway At Johnston County Elementary School
A criminal investigation is now underway at a Johnston County Elementary School. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday they are investigating allegations money was...
Dr. Ben Williams Sworn In As Interim Superintendent
Dr. Ben Williams was sworn in as Johnston County Public Schools Interim Superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The ceremony was held in the JCPS Evander...
Council Rezones 66 Acres Of Land In West Smithfield
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has rezoned five tracts of land totaling about 66 acres in West Smithfield. The rezoning was requested...
