Johnston County’s Farmland Is Threatened By Rapid Housing Development, Report Says
More state funding could help turn the tide of farmland loss
JOHNSTON COUNTY - Johnston County’s number one industry is under serious threat. According to...
Cotton Picker Mishap Knocks Out Power To 20 Homes
PINE LEVEL - It was a cotton pickin' mess for a few hours Tuesday afternoon in Pine Level. A large cotton picking machine accidentally...
Driver Crashes Stolen Truck While Fleeing From Highway Patrol
PINE LEVEL - A man who reportedly stole a work truck from a Wayne County convenience store crashed the truck a few minutes later...
Pine Level Elementary School Advisory Council
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education, at their August 2023 meeting, unanimously approved the reappointment of Rhonda Scott, Debra Avery and Tamara...
Fire Destroys Eastern Johnston County Home
KENLY - A late-night fire destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The blaze was reported, around 9:30pm Wednesday, at 25 Old Pebble Lane off...
Troopers Arrest Suspected Hit And Run Driver Who Injured 7 Motorcyclists
PINE LEVEL - The State Highway Patrol has arrested a 47 year-old man in connection with a hit and run accident that injured seven...
7 Motorcyclists Injured, Search Underway For Hit And Run Driver
PINE LEVEL – Law enforcement officers are searching for a hit and run vehicle that reportedly collided with a group of motorcyclists traveling through...
Two Vehicle Collision Injures One Person
SMITHFIELD – Traffic delays were reported Friday afternoon following a two vehicle accident on US 70 Business near Yelverton Grove Road.
A passenger car and...
Municipal Elections Filing Period Opens
JOHNSTON COUNTY - The filing period for the 2023 Municipal Elections in Johnston County opened today (Friday) at Noon.
Several candidates were waiting at the...
Car Slams Into Pine Level Home
PINE LEVEL – One person was injured after a car slammed into a home. The accident was reported just after 8:00am Friday at the...
