Princeton
Johnston County Commissioner Arrested
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioner Richard D. Braswell was arrested this morning (Wednesday) by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Braswell was charged with one felony count of taking indecent…
Princeton Man Drowns In Michigan Kayak Accident
THREE RIVERS, MI – Michigan authorities have identified a drowning victim as a Princeton, NC man. Three Rivers Police said a fisherman witnessed a kayaker fall into the water around…
Princeton Leaders Ask County To Help Fund New Community Center
SMITHFIELD – The Town of Princeton wants to build a new Community Center. Town officials are working to secure funding for the project and have asked Johnston County Commissioners to…
2022 Johnston County Athletic Hall Of Fame Recipients Named At Annual Banquet
Johnston County Public Schools inducted six new members to the Johnston County Athletic Hall of Fame on May 7, during the annual Hall of Fame Banquet held at Princeton High.…
Johnston County Students Attend UMO Ag Fest
Event Highlights Agriculture and College Life MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive recently hosted its 7th Annual AgFest event to promote and celebrate awareness of agriculture and other…
Johnston County Juneteenth Celebration And Historical Marker Unveiling To Be Held In Princeton On June 18
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Heritage Commission, alumni of Princeton Graded School, and TESS (Taking Education Skills Seriously) of North Carolina will unveil a new historical marker in a special…
Firearms Stolen During Home Break-In
PRINCETON – Several firearms were stolen during a residential break-in near Princeton. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the break-in discovered Saturday, May 28 in the 7100 block of…
Princeton Hires New Town Administrator
PRINCETON – Michael King has been hired as the new Town Administrator for the Town of Princeton. Mr. King began work today (Thursday, May 26) in his new position. He…
Johnston County Man “A Happy Camper” After $402,887 Jackpot
PRINCETON – Joseph Eonta of Princeton said he became a happy camper after his $1 Cash 5 ticket won a $402,887 jackpot. “I looked and I said ‘daggum that looks…
Jones Receives Multiple Honors, Degree, And Job
Luke Jones has received two of Wayne Community College’s top awards for his program of study. Luke, a Mount Olive resident, was presented the Outstanding Student Curriculum Award for the…
Chellie Cherry Named JCPS Teacher Assistant Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools teacher assistant Chellie Cherry from West Smithfield Elementary was named the 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year at their organization’s annual banquet. Teacher Assistants…
2022 Johnston County Teacher Of The Year Is Homegrown Success
Four Oaks Elementary third grade teacher Jennifer Beninate was named the 2022 Johnston County Teacher of the Year at the annual Flame for Learning Award banquet on April 26. Beninate…
