Princeton
2025 Municipal Election Results
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David…
Reward Offered In Spectrum Fiber Optic Line Vandalism
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Spectrum is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for intentionally cutting a fiber optic line in eastern…
Princeton Police Department Launches Annual Christmas Toy Drive
PRINCETON – The Princeton Police Department is spreading holiday cheer this season through its annual Christmas Toy Drive, collecting gifts for local children in need. The toy drive runs from…
Runaway Livestock Trailer Collides With School Bus
PRINCETON — A Wayne County school bus driver was injured Thursday morning after a small livestock trailer detached from a truck and collided with the bus near the intersection of…
Steve Bizzell Will Seek Another Term As Johnston County Sheriff
Bizzell was first elected in 1998 and is one of North Carolina’s most experienced county sheriffs PRINCETON – Lifelong Johnston County resident Steve Bizzell announced today that he will seek…
One Seriously Injured In US 70 Collision Involving Semi And Car
PRINCETON — One person was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a collision involving a livestock-hauling tractor-trailer on US Highway 70 in Johnston County. The crash occurred around 1:11 p.m. at…
Security Footage Leads To Arrest In Attempted Business Break-In
SMITHFIELD – A suspect has been arrested following an attempted break-in at a Johnston County business that was captured on surveillance video. In the early morning hours of Saturday, September…
Smithfield Woman Arrested On Charges Of Sexting Underage Minor
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Smithfield woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly sending sexually explicit photos to a juvenile. Terri Lynn Brewer, 35, of Bonnie Avenue, was arrested on…
Three Suspects Charged In Kenly-Area Break-In
KENLY — Three men have been charged in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in late July near Kenly, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was…
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…
