Pine Level
Board Of Education Presents 2023-2024 Living Legend Awards
SMITHFIELD – During the December 12, 2023, regular session meeting, the Board of Education recognized the 2023-2024 Living Legends Mrs. Ethel Breeden Armwood, Mrs. Ruth Edwards High, and Mr. Bruce…
Tim Little Files For Johnston County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Tim Little of Pine Level officially filed today (Thursday) for the District 6 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Little was joined by his family…
Local Author Launches Culinary Romance Book Dec. 3
SELMA – Garner resident and children’s book author, Dorothy La Motta, is launching her debut novella, The Italian Charmer, at the Old North State Food Hall in Selma on December 3, part…
Micro Area House Fire Ruled Accidental
MICRO – A house on Davis Homestead Road outside of Micro was heavily damaged by flames, Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 3:28pm. Micro, Selma and Pine Level Fire…
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town Councilman Marlon Lee, who was seeking…
Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant Winners Announced
SELMA – The Rudy Theater hosted a night of elegance, talent, and cultural pride as the annual Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant unfolded, on September 18. Besides the…
Little Announces Candidacy For Johnston County Commissioner
PINE LEVEL – Tim Little of Pine Level formally announced today (Monday) his candidacy for Johnston County Commissioner – District 6. He believes his background with the local fire service…
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 the American Farmland Trust, Johnston County…
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 bumped into a power pole, breaking…
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 while fleeing from state troopers in…
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 Brock to the Pine Level Elementary…
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 Sunshine Road. Kenly, Nahunta, Pine Level,…
