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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…
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…
