NCS Senior Commended In 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
SMITHFIELD - Amanda Thigpen, Principal at Neuse Charter School, has announced that Senior Megan Broadwell has been named a Commended Student in the 2023...
Commissioners Borrow $52.5 Million For New Water And Sewer Projects
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioners voted Monday to authorize a $52.5 million water and sewer bond to pay for needed infrastructure brought on by...
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...
East Coast Firefighters Softball Team Wins National Tournament
Members of the East Coast Fire softball team have returned home after winning the National Fallen Firefighters Softball Tournament in Las Vegas. The team...
2021 Municipal Election Results
Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county...
Johnston County Board Appointments – February 2021
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners made the following appointments during their February 2021 meeting:Economic Development Advisory Board: (5 positions; 2 year terms)Archer Lodge...
Police: Man Arrested After Attempting To Cash Altered Fire Department Check
SMITHFIELD - Police in Smithfield arrested a man at KS Bank on N. Brightleaf Boulevard after he allegedly tried to cash an altered check....
Former JCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Ben Williams Hired By Wilson County Schools
Former Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) interim superintendent Dr. Ben Williams started work this week with Wilson County Schools. Dr. Williams, who was an...
Fire Burns Mobile Home, Camper, And Vehicles
SMITHFIELD - The Red Cross is assisting five people who were displaced by a fire at their home. The fire was reported at 6:40pm...
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...
