Thursday, March 28, 2024


Two Seriously Injured When Car Strikes Log Truck

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PRINCETON - The State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious two-vehicle accident that send two people to the hospital with injuries. The wreck happened...

Johnston County Murder Suspect Apprehended In Georgia

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ZEBULON - A homicide suspect wanted by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office has been captured. Clemente Hernandez-Mojica was arrested Saturday, December 11th in Gainesville,...

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Johnston County Shooting

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ZEBULON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting that left one person dead and another seriously wounded.  Deputies responded to...

Newly Appointed County Commissioner Takes Oath

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SMITHFIELD – Today, Richard "Dickie" Braswell was sworn in as the newest Johnston County Commissioner at the County Courthouse in downtown Smithfield. Mr. Braswell...

Steve Bizzell Will Seek Seventh Term As Johnston County Sheriff

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Bizzell was first elected in 1998 and is one of North Carolina’s most experienced county sheriffs PRINCETON – Lifelong Johnston County resident Steve Bizzell...

Commissioners Appoint Replacement For Chad Stewart

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SMITHFIELD – Monday night was the final meeting for Chairman Chad Stewart as a Johnston County Commissioner. Stewart announced last month he was stepping...

3 Apply For Vacant County Commission Seat

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Three people have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Chad Stewart announced last month he was stepping...

88 Charges Issued During Traffic Checkpoint

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SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Police Department, assisted by several other law enforcement agencies, conducted a traffic checkpoint Saturday night, October 30th on W. Market...

2021 Municipal Election Results

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Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county...

Richard Braswell Announces Bid For County Commission Seat

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Richard (Dickie) Braswell announced Thursday that he will file for the District 3 Commissioner seat being vacated by outgoing Chairman Chad Stewart on November...