Princeton
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…
NAACP Monitoring Incident At Princeton High School, Calls For Investigation
PRINCETON – The Johnston County NAACP and African American Caucus of the Johnston County Democratic Party said Tuesday they are closely monitor an incident involving students at Princeton High School.…
911 Radio Project Will Improve Public Safety
KENLY – Johnston County 911 and the Kenly Fire Department have partnered to improve public safety in the northern and northeastern sections of Johnston County. Johnston County 911 Director Brett…
County Will Help Princeton Pay For Drainage Improvements
PRINCETON – Johnston County will help the Town of Princeton pay for drainage improvements. The improvements will help decrease flooding on public and private properties. The projects will include installing…
Rain Causes Accidents, Flooding
Heavy rain caused minor flooding problems Saturday in parts of Johnston County. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for several hours but was allowed to expire. Several weather-related traffic accidents…
School Board OKs $995,000 Bleacher Contract
A contract has been awarded for bleacher repair and replacement work. The Johnston County Board of Education approved a $995,000 contract this month with Muter Construction to replace the home…
Driver Pinned Under Overturned Dump Truck
PRINCETON – A dump truck driver was seriously injured Wednesday after being pinned underneath an overturned truck. The single vehicle accident happened about 1:30pm on Richardson Bridge Road off Brogden…
Fire Marshal Adam Stanley Named 2021 Instructor Of The Year
Johnston County Emergency Services Fire Marshal Adam Stanley was recognized recently as the 2021 Instructor of the Year by the North Carolina Society of Fire Rescue Instructors. Along with his…
