Princeton
Female Suspects Arrested On Felony Charges
PRINCETON – Two Johnston County women have been arrested following an investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 5 around 10:43pm, deputies responded to a trespassing call on…
89 Year-Old Passenger Dies From Injuries Sustained In US 70 Accident
PRINCETON – The State Highway Patrol has confirmed the death of passenger involved in a collision on US Highway 70 near Princeton. At approximately 12:12pm Tuesday, troopers said Kenneth Burnette,…
Man Who Pointed BB Gun At Drivers Arrested, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A 30 year-old Princeton man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a BB pistol, which looked like a real firearm, at passing motorists. Around 5:28pm Monday, the Johnston…
5 Injured, 1 Critically After Boom Lift Crashes Into Cars
PRINCETON – Westbound lanes of US Highway 70 near Princeton have reopened following a serious accident just before Noon today (Tuesday). A small boom lift in tow behind an eastbound…
Fire Destroys Eastern Johnston County Home
KENLY – A late-night fire destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The blaze was reported, around 9:30pm Wednesday, at 25 Old Pebble Lane off Sunshine Road. Kenly, Nahunta, Pine Level,…
Read To Grow JoCo Hosts 12 ‘Paws For Reading’ Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the week of July 10th, Read to Grow JoCo celebrated National Summer Learning Week by hosting their Paws for Reading Events for the third consecutive year.…
Wayne County Deputies Kill Man Who Pointed Shotgun At Them
PRINCETON – The NC SBI is investigating an officer involved shooting. Around 3:06pm today (Monday), Wayne County 911 received a call from an individual at 219 Capps Bridge Road outside…
Orientation Dates Set For JCPS 2023-24 School Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The orientation dates and times are set for Johnston County Public Schools. Schools will hold student orientation at various times before the start of the 2023-2024 school…
Window Replacement Contract Awarded At Two Schools
Johnston County Public Schools will spend $683,000 to replace windows at two schools. Waters Contracting Company of Bogue, NC was awarded the low bid for the work at Micro Elementary…
Commissioners Approve Benson And Princeton Funding Requests
Johnston County Commissioners have approved funding requests to help the Towns of Benson and Princeton with ongoing projects. Benson was awarded funds, not to exceed $500,000, towards the construction of…
National Night Out Tuesday, August 1st
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield will partner with over 17,000 communities from all across the country for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.…
Search Warrant: Family Member Thought Murder Suspect Was Responsible For Prior Break-Ins
BENSON – A search warrant served on a suspect in the murder of 70 year-old James Dwight Peacock of Benson has revealed new details about the case. Wesley Alexander Jones,…
