Project Underway To Improve Four Dangerous US 70 Median Crossovers
PRINCETON - This week, NC Department of Transportation began making much-needed improvements along a stretch of US Highway 70 in Princeton. Recently, the Town...
Johnston County Murder Suspect Apprehended In Georgia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Richard (Dickie) Braswell announced Thursday that he will file for the District 3 Commissioner seat being vacated by outgoing Chairman Chad Stewart on November...