Friday, February 21, 2025


Investigation Underway Into Cause Of Princeton Fire

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PRINCETON - Local and state fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a massive fire Wednesday night that destroyed a historic building...

Fire Destroys Downtown Princeton Building

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PRINCETON - More than a dozen fire departments from Johnston and Wayne counties battled a massive fire tonight (Wednesday) at the former Gurley Antique...

WCC Students Headed For Aviation Mechanic Certification

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Four Wayne Community College students are ready to tackle Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic exams. The second-year Aviation Systems Technology students completed all requirements to be...

Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins Could Be Related

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Local law enforcement agencies are investigating a rash of convenience store break-ins this week.  Authorities have not ruled out that most, if not all,...

The Truth About Agriculture and Farm Workers

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By: Bryant Spivey County Extension Director Johnston County Cooperative Extension As a public employee working for an educational organization that supports farms and farmers of all different...

Surplus Ambulance Donated To JCC EMS Program

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SMITHFIELD - A former Johnston County EMS ambulance will used by local college students for training.  Johnston County Emergency Services recently removed a 2006...

County Commission Candidate Claims They Are Being Followed

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Political Signs Disappearing Across The County A political candidate says someone is stealing her political signs and also following her. Wendy Ella May of Selma, a...

Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved  

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SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy's Return to School...

Package Mailed To Princeton Address Contained $180,000 In Cocaine, JCSO Says

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PRINCETON -  A suspect arrested Monday night by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office narcotics division is being held on a $5 million bond. Tomas...

Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Roadway

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A tractor trailer caught fire Wednesday while traveling through eastern Johnston County.  The semi was hauling a load of North Carolina grown squash to...