Princeton
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…
Package Mailed To Princeton Address Contained $180,000 In Cocaine, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A suspect arrested Monday night by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics division is being held on a $5 million bond. Tomas Mosso Carachure of Boone Hill Drive,…
Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Roadway
A tractor trailer caught fire Wednesday while traveling through eastern Johnston County. The semi was hauling a load of North Carolina grown squash to Bakersfield, California when the driver said…
Anti Trump Signs Stolen
A Princeton homeowner says two anti Donald Trump signs were stolen from his front yard. The theft happened between Aug. 9th and 10th on Madison Avenue. The homeowner said the…
Murder Charge Pending In Fatal 100+ MPH Crash
CLAYTON – The State Highway Patrol has released the name of an innocent driver killed by an out of control vehicle speeding more than 100 miles per hour. The fatal…
Brogden Area Home Struck By Gunfire
PRINCETON – A Princeton couple escaped injury after a bullet was fired into their home. It happened at an address on Woodard Road just off Brogden Road in the Brogden…
Local Businesswoman Killed In Car Crash
PRINCETON – A local businesswoman died late-today (Thursday) in a traffic accident in eastern Johnston County. Tammy Louise Worley, 54, of Princeton, the owner of Tammy Worley Bail Bonds in…
NC College Students Help Local Governments, Nonprofits With COVID-19 Response
Town of Smithfield and Princeton are participating An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits…
