School Board Adopts Policy Changes
Changes Made To Attendance, Dress Code, Voter Registration, Animals In Schools Policies
By: Scott Bolejack
The Johnston County Board of Education on Aug. 13th made changes...
Leslie Hufton Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore administered the oath for newly hired Smithfield Police Officer Leslie Garner Hufton. Officer Hufton was sworn in during the August...
Crews Near Completion On Benson Sewer Project
Many lessons learned
The town of Benson has learned some valuable lessons from the project aimed at upgrading the sewer system in the downtown area.
Benson...
JCC’s Chef Judy Is a Winner on Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout
Chef Judy Cage took home the grand prize of $10,000
Chef Judith Cage, owner of Chef Judy’s Jaguar Grill at Johnston Community College, took home...
Clayton High Parent Advisory Council Demands Meeting With School Board
Members of the Clayton High School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) are demanding to meet with the Johnston County School Board. The group wants to...
Smithfield Approves Large Indoor Hemp Greenhouse
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has approved a special use permit from businessman Frank Lee to operate a greenhouse inside a...
Business Gas Leak Caused By Copper Theft, Police Say
Police in Smithfield are investigating a gas leak caused by a copper thief. Around 6:00AM Wednesday, an officer was on patrol and discovered an...
$130,000 In Construction Equipment Stolen From Job Site
A theft from a construction site near Smithfield is under investigation. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said the theft happened on Crantock Road between...
Superintendent Accused Of Mishandling Clayton High Investigation
15 Page Grievance Filed By Former Principal Bennett Jones Against Dr. Ross Renfrow
As support continues to grow for former Clayton High School Principal...
Police Chief Approves Protest Permit For Supporters Of Clayton High Principal Bennett Jones
On Wednesday, the Town of Clayton announced that Police Chief Blair Myhand has approved a new protest permit for a gathering on Thursday, Aug....
