Smithfield Reapplies For $750,000 Community Development Block Grant
One year after being rejected for a Community Development Block Grant, the Town of Smithfield has reapplied for funding.
In 2018, the Town attempted unsuccessfully...
Thief Steals From Church
Members of a rural Johnston County church were temporarily without water service last week.
A thief stole the water pump from the Bentonville Disciple Church...
Elementary School Mobile Unit Vandalized
There are no suspects in the vandalism of a mobile unit at Polenta Elementary School. The incident happened sometime between 5:00pm Friday, June 7th...
Self Employment And Social Security
By Brenda Brown
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC
Many people enjoy the independence of owning and operating their own small business. If you...
Johnston County School Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Board of Education approved a number of personnel changes at their June 11th, 2019 meeting, including the naming of several new...
Commissioners Give Johnston County Schools $1.5 Million
Monday night, it took less than 10 minutes for Johnston County Commissioners to allocate a $1.5 million funding request by School Superintendent Dr. Ross...
Hardee’s Restaurant Robbed, Manager Forced Into Cooler
The manager of a local Hardee's was held at gunpoint and forced into a cooler during a robbery. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said the...
Road Closure For 3 Little Pigs Triathlon
Organizers of the annual 3 Little Pigs Triathlon scheduled for this Saturday morning, June 15th in Smithfield have announced some road closures that will...
Body Located During Suspicious House Fire Investigation
A body was found inside a mobile home severely damaged by fire today (Tuesday).
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Ferrells Fire Department, and Nash County...
Lightning Strikes Four Oaks Area Home
Lightning struck a home outside of Four Oaks on Monday. Around 4:00pm during an intense thunderstorm lightning struck a residence on Green Way near the...
