Pine Level
Suspects Wanted In Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins
1 of 3 suspects apprehended The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of three suspects they say is responsible for a rash of convenience store break-ins this month. Authorities…
Photo Of Suspect Vehicle Released In Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins
Ten break-ins reported in Johnston County Early Friday morning, the 10th Johnston County convenience store was broken into. Authorities believe all ten break-ins, committed since Nov. 11th, may be connected.…
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 won the 40 & Over division.…
Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins Could Be Related
Local law enforcement agencies are investigating a rash of convenience store break-ins this week. Authorities have not ruled out that most, if not all, could be connected. Between Wednesday and…
Excessive Rains Cause Widespread Problems
Heavy rains caused major problems Thursday across Johnston County. Areas along the I-95 corridor, including Smithfield, Selma, Pine Level and Micro, received some of the heaviest rains. Water rescue teams…
Safe Kids Johnston County’s Seat Check Event Keeps Kids Safe
Child Passenger Safety Week September 20-26 SELMA – Tuesday’s Seat Check event at the Selma Fire Department was a success, according to Safe Kids Johnston County. There were 25 car…
Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Roadway
A tractor trailer caught fire Wednesday while traveling through eastern Johnston County. The semi was hauling a load of North Carolina grown squash to Bakersfield, California when the driver said…
How Town Market Became Pine Level’s Hometown Hero
Local Grocery Store Keeps Shelves Stocked, Customers Safe And Employees Supported During COVID-19 Pandemic PINE LEVEL – As the COVID-19 crisis hit in mid-March, a new set of challenges were…
Man Charged With Damaging Family Cemetery
A motorist stuck in a ditch has been charged with causing an estimated $1,000 in damage to a family cemetery. On August 20th, authorities said Bobby Ray Pilkington, 33, of…
Two Hospitalized After House Fire In Selma
Two people were transported to the hospital after their home caught fire this morning (Thursday) in Selma. The fire also destroyed a car. The blaze was reported around 9:15am on…
Junior Women’s League Projects Address Food Insecurity In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) has seen months of hard work by its newest members come to fruition with the completion of two projects by its…
Additional COVID-19 Funds Disbursed To Johnston County For Public Health And Essential Services
NC Pandemic Recovery Office Disburses Additional $150 Million Of Federal Funds To 97 Counties RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that an additional $150 million in federal funds provided…
