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Suspects Wanted In Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins
1 of 3 suspects apprehended The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of three suspects they say is responsible for a rash of convenience store break-ins this month. Authorities…

Logan Sutton Signs With ECU
Logan Sutton signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at East Carolina University. Logan is a senior at Princeton High School and a member of the National Carolina…

Photo Of Suspect Vehicle Released In Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins
Ten break-ins reported in Johnston County Early Friday morning, the 10th Johnston County convenience store was broken into. Authorities believe all ten break-ins, committed since Nov. 11th, may be connected.…

Investigators Release Statement On Cause Of Gurley Mill Building Fire
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office says the cause of a fire that destroyed a century old building in Downtown Princeton can’t be determined. At 6:50pm Wednesday, fifteen…

Investigation Underway Into Cause Of Princeton Fire
PRINCETON – Local and state fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a massive fire Wednesday night that destroyed a historic building in Downtown Princeton. At 6:50pm, a…

Fire Destroys Downtown Princeton Building
PRINCETON – More than a dozen fire departments from Johnston and Wayne counties battled a massive fire tonight (Wednesday) at the former Gurley Antique Mall building on Pine Street in…

WCC Students Headed For Aviation Mechanic Certification
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 awarded Airframe Certificates. That credential…

Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins Could Be Related
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, could be connected. Between Wednesday and…

The Truth About Agriculture and Farm Workers
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 sizes, misinformation about…

Surplus Ambulance Donated To JCC EMS Program
SMITHFIELD – A former Johnston County EMS ambulance will used by local college students for training. Johnston County Emergency Services recently removed a 2006 Ford E-450 from their fleet. The…

County Commission Candidate Claims They Are Being Followed
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 Democratic candidate for the…

Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy’s Return to School Plan. Dr. Bracy said upon learning of…








