Read To Grow JoCo Announces Second Annual Poster Contest Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County held its second annual “Attendance Matters” poster contest in September to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism...
Scammers Targeting Johnston County Grandparents
$72,000 Stolen From Senior Citizens Last Week, In 2 Reported Cases JOHNSTON COUNTY - Law enforcement officials are issuing an alert to senior citizens...
Catalytic Converters Stolen
PRINCETON - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of five catalytic converters.
They were stolen from vehicles parked on US 70 near...
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town...
Princeton Receives Over $4 Million In Grants For Local Needs
PRINCETON - The Town of Princeton has received over $4 million in grants from the NC General Assembly to assist with local projects. Princeton...
No Charges In Fatal Princeton Shooting
PRINCETON - No criminal charges will be filed against a 73 year-old man who shot and killed a Princeton-area resident during an altercation.
William Ronnie...
Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant Winners Announced
SELMA – The Rudy Theater hosted a night of elegance, talent, and cultural pride as the annual Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant...
Hughes Takes Oath As New Selma Police Chief
SELMA - Joined by his family, friends, and colleagues, J.A. "Jamie" Hughes was officially sworn in as the new Selma Police Chief, Tuesday night....
Elderly Man Struck By Drone While Mowing Lawn
SMITHFIELD - A wayward drone struck an elderly man in the head while he was cutting grass. The victim, a 79 year-old Princeton man,...
Deputy Sheriff Who Fired Service Weapon During Chase Terminated, NC SBI Conducting Criminal Investigation
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff's Office announced this morning (Friday) a deputy sheriff has been fired and is now under investigation by the...
