Princeton
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 of Princeton requested the NCDOT close…
Law Firm Will Investigate School Environment Following Racism And Bullying Allegations
PRINCETON – More than a month after reports surfaced alleging racism and bullying at Princeton School, Johnston County Public Schools Board Chairman Todd Sutton has issued a response. Sutton says…
Two Seriously Injured When Car Strikes Log Truck
PRINCETON – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious two-vehicle accident that send two people to the hospital with injuries. The wreck happened at 5:56pm Monday on US 70…
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, Georgia by the Gainesville Police Department.…
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 a 911 call around 5:20AM Friday…
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 was accompanied by his family Loretta…
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 announced Tuesday that he will seek…
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 down effective Nov. 30, 2021, a…
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 down as District 3 commissioner effective…
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 Street (US 70 West) at M.…
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 Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
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 30, 2021. Mr. Braswell is a…
