Pine Level
JCPS Celebrates Lauren Strickland As 2025–2026 Assistant Principal Of The Year
SMITHFIELD, NC – Lauren Strickland has flourished since being named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year in August of 2025. A 21-year veteran educator, former…
Young, Clemmons Join Neuse River Writers Leadership Team
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The nonprofit writers’ organization Neuse River Writers has added two new members to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2026. Tom Young of Clayton…
Mobile Home Fire Displaces Four People, Injures Firefighter
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Firefighters from four departments battled cold temperatures and gusty winds Saturday afternoon while extinguishing a mobile home fire on Braswell Road that displaced a family of four…
Traffic Stop Unravels String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A rash of vehicle break-ins has been solved thanks in part to a routine traffic stop by Zebulon Police. Authorities say two suspects are now in custody…
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Students Take A Stand Against Drugs In Annual Pine Level Elementary Parade
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Elementary wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with its 13th annual parade. Students and staff were joined by members of the Parent-Teacher Association, community members, local…
Search Warrant At Brogden Residence Leads To Arrests
SMITHFIELD – Two people were taken into custody after Johnston County deputies executed a search warrant at a home in the Brogden community, uncovering suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.…
Three Suspects Charged In Kenly-Area Break-In
KENLY — Three men have been charged in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in late July near Kenly, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was…
Pickup Crashes Into Johnston County Church
PINE LEVEL – The driver of a pickup truck, returning from a fishing trip at the coast, reportedly fell asleep at the wheel while westbound in the 3200 block of…
Morgan Marshall’s Passion-Driven Path To Teaching
Morgan Marshall’s road to becoming a teacher has been filled with challenges, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for education. The 33-year-old is preparing to graduate from the University of Mount…
Johnston County Education Foundation 2025 Grant Winners
The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has announced the 2025 JCEF Grants Winners. The Barnhill Grant Winner is Lauren McCall, Polenta Elementary, Photo left to right, Heather Moser, Board Member,…
Pine Level Fire Department Earns Improved ISO Rating
PINE LEVEL – State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor has announced a new and improved Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for the Pine Level Fire Department. The rating is one of…
