Princeton
JWL Presents $12,000 Grant To Partnership For Children
On Thursday, March 4th, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a Community Impact Grant award to Partnership for Children of Johnston County for $12,000. Funds were raised during JWL’s…
Traffic Stop And Search Warrant Lead To 4 Arrests
A traffic stop near Clayton and a drug search warrant in Princeton resulted in the seizure of more than 300 grams of methamphetamine, two pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, packaging…
1 Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Highway 70 Crash
PRINCETON – The State Highway Patrol has released details about Wednesday’s fatal crash on Highway 70 approximately one mile from the Johnston-Wayne County line. Four people were injured, one fatally…
Johnston County Board Appointments – February 2021
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners made the following appointments during their February 2021 meeting: Economic Development Advisory Board: (5 positions; 2 year terms)Archer Lodge area – Clyde CastleberryClayton area …
Princeton’s Adam Casey Signs With Barton College
Adam Casey, a senior at Princeton High School, has signed his National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track for Barton College in Wilson. Adam is a standout…
School Board Chairman Threatens Lawsuit Against Two Citizens
Johnston County Public Schools board chairman Todd Sutton has threatened a civil lawsuit against two Johnston County citizens. Sutton, through his attorney, Alan “Chip” Hewett of Selma, wrote a letter…
Commissioners Approve Rezoning Cases
Johnston County Commissioners approved several rezoning cases during their February meeting. Mideast Materials LLC of Dunn won approval to rezone 134 acres out of a 584 acre tract in the…
Police: Driver Involved In Three Hit And Run Collisions, Two In The Same Day
A driver is facing charges after Smithfield Police said he was involved in two hit and run crashes one minute apart, then a third hit and run collision that injured…
AdVenture Development Expands To Historic 1916 Vick Building In Downtown Selma
Extensive renovations made to historic Vick Building SELMA – AdVenture Development, LLC, has moved its corporate offices to the Vick Building at 101 South Raiford Street, Suite 200, in downtown…
Body Pulled From Car Submerged In Pond
SELMA – The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash on Interstate 95 at the 98 mile marker near Selma. Around 10:40 pm Tuesday, a northbound silver passenger car…
Chairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address
The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart. The following is a transcription of his comments: Good morning. This…
$977,475 Grant Awarded For Princeton Graded School Repairs
PRINCETON – The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office has announced Princeton Graded School in Princeton will receive $977,475 in federal grant funds for repairs. The project is one of…
