Fatal Benson-Area Crash Undiscovered For Hours
A driver was killed in a crash Saturday night but the wreck wasn't discovered until Sunday morning.
The single vehicle wreck happened sometime after dark...
Ask Rusty – Can I get Medicare without claiming Social Security?
Social Security Matters
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Dear Rusty: I am 63 and my full retirement age is 66...
Steve Bizzell Will Seek Sixth Term As Johnston County Sheriff
Bizzell was first elected in 1998 and is one of North Carolina’s most experienced county sheriffs
Lifelong Johnston County resident Steve Bizzell announced today (Thursday)...
County Can Afford $70 Million Bond Referendum In 2018
On February 5th, Dr. David Johnson, President of Johnston Community College appeared before Johnston County Commissioners to detail $91 million in capital priorities needed to...
Police Officer Ordered To Remove Facebook Comments
Smithfield Town Manager Michael Scott has admitted he asked a police officer formerly under his command to remove a private Facebook posting.
The police officer...
Man Robbed After Meeting Woman Online
A Johnston County man was robbed Monday night and investigators think it may be linked to an internet relationship.
The 22 year-old Smithfield man said...
A Look Back To 1958 And Creech’s Pharmacy
It's the fall of 1958 and these Smithfield High School football players and students have come to Creech's Pharmacy on South Third Street in...
Officers Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect
SMITHFIELD - Law enforcement officers are searching for a lone suspect who robbed a Smithfield bank. The robbery was reported around 9:30am Monday at...
Habitual Felon Receives Lengthy Prison Sentence
SMITHFIELD - A convicted felon was sentenced to prison last week after a jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court.
Richard Darnell James, age 46,...
Four Oaks Police Department Recognized
Four Oaks police officers received two surprises this week.
During Monday night's town council meeting, Four Oaks Area Ministries recognized the police department. Organization President...