Princeton
Repeat DWI Offender Sentenced To Nearly 3 Years
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Princeton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from two consecutive days of impaired driving, including…
Princeton Man Arrested, Charged With Trafficking Methamphetamine
PRINCETON – A 43-year-old man from Princeton has been arrested and charged following a narcotics investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Clifton Dereck Pope, of Barnes Drive, was taken…
Ernie Woodard Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Facilities And Construction
SMITHFIELD – Ernie Woodard has been named the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Woodard has been employed with JCPS since 2019, beginning…
High Speed Pursuit Suspect Escapes On Foot
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the driver of a stolen vehicle that led officers on a high speed chase. The pursuit started around 3:11…
Groundbreaking For Princeton Graded School Restoration Project Set For August 15
PRINCETON – A significant milestone in the restoration of the historic Princeton Graded School will be celebrated on August 15 at 9:00 a.m. with a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch…
Wiley Cash, Best Selling NC Author, To Speak At Brunch Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Princeton Area Library Supporters (PALS) will host Wiley Cash, best-selling author of four novels, for a brunch, book-signing and Q&A program on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025…
Kathryn Farrior Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Curriculum, Instruction, And Accountability
SMITHFIELD – Kathryn Farrior has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability. Farrior is the Workforce Development Specialist for the…
Firearm, Illegal Blue Lights Seized From Driver, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A driver is facing charges after reportedly having blue lights illegally installed on his civilian vehicle. Raekwon Unique Wallace, age 29, of Goldsboro was spotted behind the wheel…
Stolen Property Recovered During Search Warrant, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A larceny investigation led to the arrest of a Princeton man and the recovery of stolen items, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On May 2, 2025,…
Investing In Himself: How One Local Man Is Redefining Success
PRINCETON – When James Boring enrolled at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 2023, he brought more than just ambition to the classroom—he brought a clear sense of purpose…
Impaired Driver Arrested Following Brief Pursuit, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – An out-of-state motorist was apprehended after trying to outrun Johnston County deputies. Justin Michael Hinnefeld of Ruther Glen, Virginia is facing numerous charges. On June 14 around 1:32am,…
Deputies Use Spike Strips To End High-Speed Pursuit
SMITHFIELD – A high-speed chase that started in Princeton ended on Interstate 95 near Smithfield. At 3:14pm Thursday, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol on US 70 near Princeton…
