Collector Defrauded $20,000
A Johnston County motorcycle collector was recently scammed. The victim saw a BMW motorcycle listed on Facebook Marketplace. After exchanging messages with the supposed...
Reginald Foy Recognized
Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore and members of the Smithfield Town Council recognized long time resident Reginald E. Foy during their Sept. 4th council meeting.
Foy...
FCCLA First Place State Winners
The Johnston County Board of Education recently recognized West Johnston High students (from left) Alexis Johnson, Miracle Austin, Tonea Williams, Zoe Barber, Cheniec McCullough,...
Harper Appointed To Benson Planning Board
At the request of the Benson Town Board, Johnston County Commissioners have approved the appointment of Charles Harper of Tarheel Road to the Benson...
Johnston County FFA Members Enjoy UMO AgFest
MOUNT OLIVE - More than 1,800 high school FFA and 4-H members from across North Carolina recently flocked to the University of Mount Olive...
Second Suspicious Apartment Fire Under Investigation
The Clayton Fire Department is investigating a suspicious, non-storm related fire at a vacant apartment unit at 1015 South Lombard Street.
Around 3:30 Saturday morning,...
36 Arrests Made In Yearlong Undercover Operation
Following a yearlong undercover drug investigation, the Sampson County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday the arrests of 36 individuals on numerous charges.
Following the one year...
Johnston County Planning Board April Meeting Canceled
The Johnston County Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 at 6:00pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the County Courthouse in...
$10,000 Necklace Stolen From Business
SMITHFIELD - Smithfield Police are investigating the theft of a $10,000 necklace from a business. It happened on April 19th at 5:09pm.
Police said an...
September 15-29 Proclaimed 2018 Fall Litter Sweep
Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed September 15 - 29 as 2018 Fall Litter Sweep in Johnston County.
During the two week period, commissioners encourage local...
