Saturday, April 27, 2024


Two Injured In Smithfield Collision

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Two people were sent to the hospital following a two vehicle accident Monday morning on N. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield.   The crash happened at 10:15am...

Thieves Target Church For 3rd Time

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For the third time in a little more than a year a rural Johnston County church has been targeted by thieves. The incidents have occurred...

Living Legends Recognized By School Board

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The Johnston County Board of Education recognized (from left) Phyllis Parrish, Joyce Wade, and Hazel Sanders for receiving the 2018 Living Legend Award. The award...

Fire Department Purchases New SUV

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The Smithfield Fire Department will be added a new SUV to its fleet. At their January meeting, the Smithfield Town Council approved the purchase of...

Town Of Garner Purchases Land For Future Park

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In a 3-to-0 vote, the Garner Town Council has agreed to purchase three tracts of land totaling about 72.5 acres at 607, 619 and...

Clayton Greenway Robbery Suspect Sentenced

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A 21-year-old has been sentenced to 15-27 months behind bars for an October greenway assault and robbery in Clayton. Satchel Tobias Needham pleaded guilty to...

Police Turnover, Low Morale Alarming, Community Leader Says

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Town Manager: “False alarm not based on factual evidence” The leader of a Smithfield organization says his group is concerned about the morale and high...

6 People Escape From Burning Home

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A Johnston County family lost their home in an early morning house fire.  The fire was reported at 7:00am Sunday at 114 Langston Ridge Drive...

Four Oaks Chamber Recognizes Members At Annual Appreciation Dinner

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The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Member Appreciation Dinner on January 17th at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.  Participants were treated...

Fleeing Driver Wrecks Car, Leaves Woman And Infant In Burning Vehicle

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A driver who led state troopers on a high speed chase crashed his car then fled on foot leaving a 19 year-old woman and...