Dwelling Insurance Rates Going Up 4.8 Percent
Increase is nearly 14 percent lower than requested
The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB)...
County Approves DOT Plans To Improve Intersections
Johnston County commissioners have signed off on plans by the NC Department of Transportation to make safety improvements at two intersections that have a...
Benson Fire Department Donates Old Truck To Garland
It’s no secret that firefighters are like family. Long shifts — day in and day out — brings a department together. They work, play,...
Attempted Robbery Reported In Parking Lot Of Johnston Medical Mall
Smithfield Police have stepped up patrols following an attempted armed robbery in the parking lot of the Johnston Medical Mall at 514 N. Brightleaf Boulevard....
Selma Youth Wins Regional Motorcross Championship
We first introduced you to Hudson Kuritz of Selma back in May. Hudson, a rising first grader at Neuse Charter School, had just finished...
Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center Participates in Worlds Largest Swim Lesson
The Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center partnered with Alligator Steps and SafeKids Johnston County and participated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson on June...
County Commissioners Adopt Resolution Supporting I-540 Southern Loop
Johnston County Commissioners went on record this month supporting the I-540 Southern Loop.
The Southern or Southeastern Extension, would extend the Triangle Expressway from the...
US House Advances Opioid Package To Senate
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that...
Singing Convention Takes Over Benson Singing Grove
Another year of faith, music
Not even scorching heat could dampen the enthusiasm surrounding the 98th annual State Singing Convention this past weekend at the...
Every Business Should Have a Wesley!
Wesley Hix came to Johnston County Industries (JCI) after high school to receive employment services. His first job was with a restaurant in Four...