Pine Level
Veteran Firefighter Brannan Barbee Selected To Lead Selma Fire Department
SELMA, N.C. — Brannan Barbee has been named Fire Chief for the Town of Selma, bringing more than 20 years of fire service experience and a long history of serving…
State Audit: Johnston County Has 10 Former Landfill Sites On DEQ Watch List
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new state audit has identified 10 former landfill sites in Johnston County that are part of North Carolina’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, including one in Four Oaks…
Budget Approved As County Receives New Data On Cost Of Growth
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County Commissioners adopted a $434.9 million budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate, fully funds requests from Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College,…
26-Year-Old Killed In US 70 Crash Involving NCDOT Truck
PINE LEVEL, N.C. — A 26-year-old man was killed Thursday morning in a three-vehicle collision on US 70 near Pine Level, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The…
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…
