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...
Filing Period Ends For Most Races; Deadline Extended 1 Week After No One Files...
The filing period for most municipal offices in Johnston County concluded at twelve noon Friday, July 16th with the exception of mayor in one...
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...
Section Of Downtown Selma Building Collapses
SELMA – The front of a Downtown Selma building collapsed Saturday afternoon. It happened shortly after 4:00pm in the 100 block of S. Raiford...
3 Killed In Head On Collision
PINE LEVEL – The State Highway Patrol has released the names of three people who died in a head on collision. The crash happened...
Chairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address
The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart.
The following is a transcription of...
Pine Level Ranked #1 Best Up-And-Coming Housing Market In NC
PINE LEVEL - Based on existing growth, current trends, and forecasts, the Town of Pine Level has been identified as the best up-and-coming housing...
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...
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...
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...
