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US 70 Reopens Following Three Vehicle Collision
PRINCETON – A collision involving two tractor trailers and a passenger car blocked all eastbound lanes of US 70 at Pine Street in Princeton, Wednesday afternoon. Eastbound traffic was diverted…
Tractor Trailers Collide On US 70
PRINCETON – Two tractor trailers collided Thursday morning on US 70 at Pine Street in Princeton. Despite the serious damage, no injuries were reported. Unconfirmed reports indicate the first semi…
Injuries Reported In School Bus Accident
PRINCETON – Several people were injured in a school bus accident, Wednesday afternoon, in front of Princeton Elementary School on Holt’s Pond Road. The two vehicle collision occurred around 3:30pm…
Johnston County Education Foundation 2025 Grant Winners
The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has announced the 2025 JCEF Grants Winners. The Barnhill Grant Winner is Lauren McCall, Polenta Elementary, Photo left to right, Heather Moser, Board Member,…
AgFest 2025 Draws Thousands To Celebrate Agriculture And Education
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive was buzzing with energy as more than 2,000 high school students, advisors, exhibitors, and volunteers from across North Carolina and parts of…
Gaye Pate Of Princeton: Balancing Books And Life
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) online MBA program is home to many inspiring stories, and Gaye Pate of Princeton is one of them. Her story is…
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After High Speed Chase And Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – A Smithfield man is facing numerous charges after fleeing from law enforcement officers, Friday night. Wilson’s Mills Police Chief A.Z. Williams said a patrol officer saw a…
High School Students Involved In Large Fight At Johnston County Bojangles
PRINCETON – Princeton Police are investigating a large affray involving more than a dozen local high school students. The incident was reported at 8:36pm Wednesday in the parking lot of…
University Of Mount Olive Shines At The 2025 NCICU Ethics Bowl
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) showcased its commitment to academic excellence and ethical reasoning at the 2025 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl.…
Elderly Man Found Dead In Pond
PRINCETON – An elderly man was found deceased in a small pond, Monday morning. Around 9:30am, first responders were dispatched to the 200 block of Howell Road, off US 70…
Log Truck Overturns On US 70
PRINCETON – A log truck accident caused travel delays for hundreds of drivers, Wednesday morning. The truck overturned in the westbound lanes of US 70 at N. Pearl Street in…
Sticker Shock: Commissioners Hear Concerns About 2025 Property Revaluation
Rural areas see highest average increases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners heard from a number of resident on Monday who were concerned about the recent property revaluation. Revaluation letters…
