Pine Level
Update: House Fire Victim Identified
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of an elderly man who died in a house fire Sunday morning. The body of 79 year-old Ray Jernigan…
Possible Cause Of Fatal House Fire Released
SMITHFIELD – An elderly man died in a house fire this morning. Investigators think they know how fatal fire started. At 3:36am Sunday a neighbor called 911 reporting a home…
Manhunt Ends In Johnston County
UPDATE 1:39PM: Law enforcement agents have ended their manhunt for a driver who jumped and ran from a traffic stop Friday morning. The driver managed to elude arrest after fleeing…
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 Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
Pine Level Community Shows Up For School’s Red Ribbon Week Parade
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist PINE LEVEL – Students, staff, and families of Pine Level Elementary School came out in a show of force for the school’s 8th Annual…
Fire Damages Selma Home
SELMA – A home in the Selma city limits was damaged by flames. The fire was reported around 5:45pm Saturday in the 900 block of W. Anderson Street. Members of…
Richard Braswell Announces Bid For County Commission Seat
Richard (Dickie) Braswell announced Thursday that he will file for the District 3 Commissioner seat being vacated by outgoing Chairman Chad Stewart on November 30, 2021. Mr. Braswell is a…
911 Radio Project Will Improve Public Safety
KENLY – Johnston County 911 and the Kenly Fire Department have partnered to improve public safety in the northern and northeastern sections of Johnston County. Johnston County 911 Director Brett…
Pine Level Planning Board Appointment
Tammy Register has been appointed to the Pine Level Planning Board. Register will serve a three-year term expiring October 31, 2024. She will represent the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) area of…
One Day After Fire, Break-In Reported At Pine Level Home
PINE LEVEL – One day after a Pine Level home was destroyed by flames, the property was burglarized. Around 3:45am Wednesday, a fire gutted a home at 47 Peedin Street…
Red Cross Assisting Family After Fire Destroys Home
PINE LEVEL – An early morning fire destroyed a Pine Level home. The blaze was reported around 3:45am Wednesday at 47 Peedin Street Extension. The Pine Level, Selma, Smithfield, Brogden…
Wastewater Upgrade Bids Come In $1.7 Million Under Budget
Bids for improvements to the Buffalo Creek wastewater pump station upgrade and force main project came in more than $1.78 million under budget. Johnston County Commissioners awarded a $2,561,884 bid…
