Business Break-Ins Could Be Connected
Police are investigating three business break-ins that were discovered hours apart. The break-ins happened late-Monday night or early-Tuesday morning at the Vazquez Law Firm...
Businessman Wants To Operate Large-Scale Hemp Greenhouse
A local businessman has asked the Town of Smithfield to approve a request to turn a warehouse into a large indoor hemp greenhouse.
Frank Lee...
US News & World Report Ranks Neuse Charter School #16 In Raleigh Metro Area
According to US News & World Report, Neuse Charter School in Smithfield ranks the highest in Johnston County with a 96 percent high school...
Hope 4 NC Program Helping Hurricane Florence Survivors With Counseling Services
Johnston Among 27 Counties Where Services Are Available
Hurricane Matthew pummeled North Carolina in early October of 2016, followed by Hurricane Florence in September 2018....
Two GEDC Board Members Stepping Down
Change is coming to the Garner Economic Development Corporation (GEDC).
Bruce Andrews and Elmo Vance have stepped down as board members of the nonprofit. Both...
Victim Loses $2,930 In CraigsList Scam
A Johnston County woman lost a lot of money in a CraigsList scam. It happened last week.
The 41 year-old victim, who lives in Clayton,...
31 People Charged In Cigarette Smuggling Operation
Locations in Smithfield, Four Oaks used as 'Stash Houses'
A total of 31 people and one business have been indicted by a federal grand...
Paycheck Mistake: School Teachers Asked To Return Money
Several Johnston County school teachers have been asked to return a portion of their July paychecks. The amounts range from $2,703.92 to $4,086.28 per...
$27,400 In Property Stolen During Two Break-Ins
Thieves made away with a large amount of property during two break-ins reported last week in Johnston County.
Last Thursday, someone broke into a home...
Wilson Man Wins $213,945 Cash 5 Jackpot
Bobby Evans of Wilson is celebrating his good fortune after he won a $213,945 Cash 5 jackpot.
Evans bought the ticket for Wednesday’s drawing at...
