Pine Level

Both Drivers Charged In Fatal Crash Investigation
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Police announced Thursday that charges have been filed against both drivers involved in a deadly head-on collision. The accident claimed the life of a 22…

Pine Level Police Identify Victim Killed In Traffic Accident
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Police have released some of the names of those involved in a fatal weekend crash on Country Store Road at Dock Avenue. At 7:44pm Saturday,…

1 Killed, Multiple People Injured In Collision
PINE LEVEL – One person was killed and multiple people were injured following a two-vehicle accident Saturday night in the Pine Level city limits. The crash occurred around 8:00pm on…

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 Friday, July 23rd on Whitley Oaks…

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 growth and development. County Manager Rick…

Filing Period Ends For Most Races; Deadline Extended 1 Week After No One Files For Mayor
The filing period for most municipal offices in Johnston County concluded at twelve noon Friday, July 16th with the exception of mayor in one local town. No one filed for…

Barton College Announces 2021 Graduates
WILSON – Two hundred and forty-three Barton College undergraduate seniors and graduate students received diplomas on Saturday, May 8, during the school’s 119th annual commencement exercises. Participating in the ceremony…

Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are requesting an increase in the fire…

Car, Tractor Trailer Collide On US 70
A Thursday afternoon accident sent the driver of a red Buick to the hospital after she reportedly struck the side of a passing tractor trailer on US 70, just west…

First Year JCPS Teachers Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently. Edwards, a 2016 graduate of Corinth Holders…

Wrong Way Driver Causes Fatal Head-On Crash, SHP Says
PINE LEVEL – The State Highway Patrol arrested a driver for reportedly causing a fatal head-on collision on Highway 70 near Pine Level. The collision was reported at 12:40am today…

Princeton Man Leads Deputies On 100 MPH Chase
A Princeton man was arrested Monday evening after leading Johnston County deputies on a brief high speed pursuit. Officers were dispatched to a Pine Level area convenience store for a…








