Princeton
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,…
Summer Learning Week July 10-15
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 10-15, 2023 as Summer Learning Week. The proclamation was presented by Chuck Williams, a member of Read to Grow JoCo and its…
Municipal Elections Filing Period Opens
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The filing period for the 2023 Municipal Elections in Johnston County opened today (Friday) at Noon. Several candidates were waiting at the Johnston County Board of Elections…
WCC Announces Spring 2023 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 270 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2023 semester. The college recognizes the students named below as having earned a place on its…
UMO Hires Dr. Twyla Wells To Lead Advancement Program
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive has announced that Dr. Twyla Wells will head its Office of University Advancement. Wells will begin her role as Vice President for…
One Person Dead, 2 Injured In Johnston County Crash
PRINCETON – One person died and two others were injured in a two vehicle accident. The collision was reported around 5:35pm today (Wednesday) on US 70 in front of Princeton…
Kenly Man Linked To Theft At Construction Site
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has charged a suspect in connection with the theft of items from a construction site on Old Rock Quarry Road near Princeton. On…
Donna Talton Named Paraeducator Of The Year
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Elementary Paraprofessional Donna Talton was named the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2023 Paraeducator of the Year. Talton has been a paraeducator with JCPS for…
Hospital Volunteers Award Scholarships
UNC Health Johnston’s hospital volunteers have awarded scholarships of $1,000 apiece to 11 students headed into health care careers. A scholarship committee handed out the checks and certificates during a…
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the…
