Driver Injured In Crash Near Selma
The NC Highway Patrol has charged a 58 year-old man with reckless driving following a single vehicle accident on Highway 96. The collision was...
What Does Drought Mean to a Farmer?
By: Bryant Spivey
County Extension Director - Johnston County Center
Drought is not a complicated term and most people know what it means, at least to...
Smithfield Woman Nearly Scammed In Bogus $117 Million Sweepstakes
A Smithfield woman nearly lost a large sum of money in a sweepstakes scam. The 69 year-old victim said she received a phone call...
Gray Fox Tests Positive For Rabies
We have an update to a story we brought you last Thursday.
The Garner Police Department and Animal Control have captured an aggressive gray fox...
Local Author to Sign Children’s Book at Selma Historical Museum
Evelyn Wool of Selma will read and sign copies of her new children’s book Mischievous Misty at the Selma Historical Museum’s Spicy Talk this Wednesday July...
Benson Woman Critically Injured In Crash
A Benson woman was critically injured in a rear-end collision in a work zone on Highway 50 north of Benson at 4:03pm Friday.
The Highway...
Arrest Made In Stabbing Outside McDonald’s
An employee at a Johnston County McDonald's has been arrested for stabbing a man in the parking lot of the restaurant. The incident happened around 10:45pm Saturday at...
South Johnston Students Open Summer Pet Salon
Veterinary students at South Johnston High are lending a paw to staff members this summer through the school’s Pet Salon.
For a small fee, staff...
Commissioners Approve $13.7 Million In Water District Loans
Johnston County Commissioners approved loans for five water districts at their July 9th meeting.
The board agreed to borrow $1.5 million to install 10,700 feet...
Benson Commissioners Address Wastewater Treatment Plant Issues
Town could still face fines for overflow violations
The Benson Board of Commissioners addressed issues related to overflow violations at the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant...
