Federal Charges Filed Against Suspect In I-95 Shooting, Carjacking, Chase
Update - 4:00pm: The U.S. Attorney's Office in Raleigh has announced that Raymond Lee Bryant Jr. will face federal charges for the carjacking on...
Town Of Smithfield Considering New Tethering Ordinance
Due to numerous requests from citizens, Chief of Police Keith Powell says the Smithfield Police Department is looking at a new tethering ordinance. The police...
Selma Takes Advantage Of Smithfield’s Tough Stance On Produce Stands
69 Day Permitting Process In Smithfield Takes Less Than 1 Hour In Selma
You may have noticed several roadside produce stands popping up in Selma...
FSA County Committee Nomination Period Underway
Johnston County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Matthew B. Ellis, announced that the nomination period for local FSA county committees is now...
Latest Reaction To School Board Member Allegations
On Monday, Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson released new information on alleged corruption, sexual harassment and unethical conduct he claims has occurred...
Funeral Held For Fallen State Trooper
Officers, troopers, paramedics, and firefighters joined hundreds of people from the general public as they lined US Hwy 117, from Mt. Olive to near...
New Home Construction Starts Down Slightly In October
New housing starts in Johnston County were down slightly last month but officials say it’s only temporary. In October 2019, permits were issued for 139...
Trees Fall On Clayton Homes
CLAYTON - High winds and heavy rain pounded the Clayton area Thursday evening as strong thunderstorms moved through the region.
Severe storms toppled trees onto...
Superintendent Addresses Recent Racial And Political Issues With Open Letter
SMITHFIELD - Monday afternoon, Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Causby released an Open Letter to school students, staff and parents. The letter...
New Home Building Permits Jump 19 Percent
Builders and contractors obtained 157 permits for new single family homes in Johnston County in the month of February, according to statistics from the...
