Dale Wood Named Smithfield Police Officer of the Year
A veteran Smithfield police officer has received the department's top honor.
Tuesday night, Detective Sergeant Dale Wood was recognized by the Smithfield Town Council as...
NJHS Students Give Strong Message On Safe Driving
Juniors and seniors at North Johnston High received a powerful message on distracted driving through a reenactment of a teen car accident.
The school’s JoCo...
Farm Tractor Stolen Near Benson
Authorities are searching for a stolen farm tractor taking from a shelter.
Between March 28th and March 31st someone stole a John Deere 4610 tractor and...
Campbell Tops NC Central In Durham 3-1
DURHAM — Kevin Westlake pitched the first six innings and allowed no walks with three strikeouts, while Logan Heintzman struck out four across three hitless innings in relief...
Daughter’s Good Luck Helps Johnston County Mother Win $200,000 Lottery Prize
Dianetta Foye of Smithfield calls her daughter a lucky charm after she helped her win a $200,000 lottery prize.
“She’s the only reason I won,”...
DOT Increases Speed Limit On Section Of US 70
Drivers traveling on US 70 through Johnston County can now go a little faster on one section of the highway.
The NC Department of Transportation...
Former NCSU, NBA Champion Named West Johnston Head Coach
West Johnston High School named former NC State standout and NBA champion Chucky Brown as the school’s boys basketball head coach at a special...
Repairs Completed, Colonial Pipeline Restarted
Colonial Pipeline officials announced Wednesday morning that repairs have been completed and a fuel line supplying the Selma Oil Terminals has been safely restarted.
The...
Six Principals Complete Distinguished Leadership Program
Johnston County Public Schools had six principals recently complete the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals.
West Clayton...
Suspect In Custody Following Attempted Bank Robbery
Update 8:00PM: Police said the suspect was wearing a mask when he entered the bank. Shots were fired before police arrived. The suspect was...