Johnston County Man Drowns During Water Rescue Attempt At Carolina Beach
Two men drowned Saturday afternoon while attempting a water rescue at Carolina Beach. One of the victims was from Johnston County.
A child and her...
With Fall Fire Season Approaching, NC Forest Service Offers Tips To Prevent Wildfires
Oct. 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week
As fall wildfire season approaches, the NC Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention...
County Rejects Major New Home Development
For the first time in nearly two years, Johnston County Commissioners have rejected a developer's plans for a major Planned Unit Development (PUD) near...
Another Accident Reported At Dangerous Intersection
A rural intersection known for numerous collisions was the scene of another traffic accident Friday morning.
A roofing company pickup reportedly pulled into the path of an...
5 Family Members Injured In I-40 Crash
A family of five traveling through Johnston County was injured when their SUV overturned on Interstate 40 early Thursday morning.
Emergency crews responded to the...
Candidate Withdraws Name
One of the 5 candidates who applied for a vacant seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has withdrawn.
On Friday, former Johnston County...
Shoplifter Maces Wal-Mart Employee
Clayton Police need your help identifying a woman who shoplifted from Wal-mart last night and assaulted an employee.
At 9:12 p.m. Thursday, Clayton Police responded to the...
Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Name Used In Scam
Area residents are being alerted about a telephone scam where a person is posing as a lieutenant with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies have...
Clayton Middle School Teacher Named Chamber Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognize Clayton Middle School teacher Jennifer Thorne as their SUPER STAR Teacher for the month for September. SUPER...
Johnston County Girl Scout Troop Earns Elite Status Award
The North Carolina Coastal Pines has designated Girl Scout Troop #1859 of Johnston County, as one of twelve Daisy’s Dozen Elite Troops for its...