Princeton
Driver Dies In Head On Collision
Around 11:30am Monday, authorities said a westbound Ford Expedition SUV traveled into the eastbound lanes of US 70, just east of the Johnston County line, and struck a Chevrolet pickup…
Fire Destroys Family Business
PRINCETON – Fire trucks lined the road on US 70 just inside Wayne County on Thursday evening, as firefighters fought to control a huge blaze at “Karen and Mickey’s Oakwood…
Woman Seriously Hurt In Accident Near Princeton
PRINCETON – A two vehicle accident around 5:30pm Sunday seriously injured a young woman. The accident was reported at the intersection of Sunshine Road and Rains Crossroads Road. A small…
Two Drivers Charged With DWI Following Three Vehicle Crash
PRINCETON – A three-car collision sent two to the hospital and two to jail, Monday afternoon. A driver reportedly slammed his Dodge pickup truck into the rear of a Chevrolet…
Fatal Wreck Under Investigation
UPDATE 2:20PM – The victim has been identified as Kolby Alexander Jones, age 20, from Jacksonville, NC. PRINCETON – One person died in a single vehicle traffic accident on…
Maryanna Rose Parrott Crowned Little & Teen Miss NC Overall Most Beautiful
WINSTON SALEM – Maryanna Rose Parrott was crowned Little & Teen Miss North Carolina Overall Most Beautiful 2022 during the 36th annual Little Miss & Teen Miss North Carolina State Pageant…
Johnston County Native Selected As Wayne County Assistant Manager
WAYNE COUNTY – On Monday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to offer the assistant county manager position to Human Resources Director Ginger Moore. Moore accepted the position and…
CTE Computer Labs Getting New Desktops
Career and Technical Education computer labs at five Johnston County Public Schools will be getting new desktop computers. The JCPS Board approved the purchase of 200 new computers, from Arey…
Johnston County Commissioner Indicted On Indecent Liberties Charge
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioner Richard D. Braswell of Princeton has been indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury. Court records obtained by The Johnston County Report indicate Braswell was…
6 Local Students Selected For $14,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships
ROCKY MOUNT – The Golden LEAF Foundation has announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including six in Johnston…
Video: Citizens Call For Suspension, Resignation Of County Commissioner
Commissioner Declines To Address Pending Felony Charge SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioner Richard D. Braswell was in attendance of two county commission meetings held Monday, July 18th. Braswell is currently…
Returning To College Set Princeton’s Matthew Phillips On Course For Success
MOUNT OLIVE – “Going back to school is like a baby first learning how to walk,” said University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumnus Matthew Phillips of Princeton, NC. “Taking that…
