Garner Elected Officials Sworn In for New Terms
Mayor Ken Marshburn (pictured) was sworn in to his new office during the Dec. 2 Garner Town Council meeting.
That same evening, Council Members Demian...
Rocky Mount Woman Sentenced To 45 Months Imprisonment For Stealing From Her Elderly In-Laws
As money ran out, suspect stopped refilling in-law's medicine
A Rocky Mount woman has been sentenced to an active federal prison sentence for stealing her...
Runaway Juvenile From Wisconsin Found Safe In Johnston County
A 14-year old runaway female was found safe at a Johnston County address near Benson.
The juvenile was reported missing in August 2019 from Sun...
Wheel From Tractor Trailer Strikes SUV Windshield, Seriously Injuring Driver
Traffic was heavily congested on Interstate 95 Tuesday afternoon, after a southbound tractor trailer lost a wheel-and-tire assembly which bounced over the center median...
Charges Filed In Deadly Crash
The State Highway Patrol has filed charges against a Selma man they said caused a deadly crash around 2:30pm Sunday on Highway 222 less...
Smithfield Mayor And Council Members Take Oath
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore and three town council members who won election in November received their Oaths of Office Tuesday night at the Smithfield...
Rev. Lee Colbert, First Baptist Church of Smithfield Recognized With ‘Partners in Protection Award’
Monday night, Johnston County Emergency Services representatives and Johnston County Commissioners recognized Pastor Lee Colbert and the First Baptist Church of Smithfield for their...
Harnett County Trio Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charges
This week, federal authorities announced the convictions and sentencing of three people from Harnett County on weapons charges.
United States District Judge James C. Dever...
School Board Member Says He Is Turning Over “Evidence” To Attorney
Less than a week after Johnston County School Board member Ronald Johnson wrote an editorial on JoCoReport alleging mismanagement of money and personnel issues,...
Commissioner Tony Braswell Files For 5th Term
Johnston County Commissioner Tony Braswell of Pine Level officially filed this morning (Wednesday) for re-election. Braswell is seeking his fifth term in office.
"After much prayer,...
