County Landfill Purchases $426,158 Dozer
Johnston County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a new bull dozer for use at the county landfill.
The new Caterpillar D6T LGP WH dozer...
Twins Are First Babies Of 2019
The first babies born in Johnston County in 2019 arrived only a minute apart on New Year's Day.
April Batten and Jimmy Flores of Middlesex...
Former Selma Mayor Joe Moore, 83
Retired businessman and former Selma Mayor Joseph A. "Joe" Moore Jr. passed away on Monday at the age of 83.
Moore led a distinguished life...
Weekend Fire Destroys Angier Home
Cause under investigation
The Harnett County Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed a mobile home in Angier. No one...
Car Scam Costs Victim $19,654
Each year an estimated $15 million is lost to criminals selling cars, trucks and RV's online they don't even own. A Johnston County woman is...
Another Person Robbed While Trying To Buy Marijuana, JCSO Says
A western Johnston County man said he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy marijuana.
The 35 year-old man reported the robbery moments after...
Smithfield Sells Empty Lot
The Town of Smithfield has sold a vacant lot they had owned since a 2009 condemnation proceeding. The 0.17 acre lot is at 916 Third...
December County Board Appointments
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments at their December 2018 meeting:
Livestock Arena Management Board - Sammy Lee, Michele McLaughlin, Otis Byrd, Ron...
Urban And Community Forestry Grant Applications Available Starting Jan. 1
The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program will begin accepting applications Jan. 1, 2019 for its annual grant program. To assist applicants,...
Does Your New (Year) Diet Measure Up?
By Cassidy Hobbs Hall
Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Johnston County Cooperative Extension
It’s inevitable that when a new year begins, so do new wellness and health...
