Princeton
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…
Elderly Woman Loses Entire Savings In Scam
PRINCETON – A Johnston County senior citizen was the victim of fraud after attempting to use her computer to access Amazon.com. Over the summer, the elderly woman placed a shoe…
Fire Damages Howell Road Home
PRINCETON – A local fire department could not have been more prepared Saturday evening as they were gathered at the fire station for their annual Christmas dinner. When the call…
Princeton Awarded $45,000 Grant To Support Economic Development
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has announced that 19 rural local governments across North Carolina, including the Town of Princeton in Johnston County, will receive funding to support key economic…
Ashley Boyette Fills Vacant Princeton Town Board Seat
PRINCETON – The Princeton Board of Commissioners appointed Ashley Boyette to fill the vacant seat left by now County Commissioner Michael D. Rose, during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday…
Mike Rose Named New County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Following a 5-to-1 vote, Mike Rose of Princeton was appointed Monday night to fill out the unexpired term of District 3 Commissioner Richard D. Braswell. Rose, who currently…
Guilty: Johnston County Commissioner Sentenced To Prison
Update 6:10pm – Johnston County Commissioners voted unanimously to begin the search to replace Richard D. Braswell, representing District 3. Commissioners will seek applications from the public to fill the…
Princeton Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 21
The Princeton Community Alliance presents the 2024 Princeton Fall Festival (previously Community Day) in Downtown Princeton Saturday, September 21 from 10am until 6pm. There will be numerous vendors, library book…
Princeton Awarded The Largest Grant In Town History
PRINCETON – The Town of Princeton was recently awarded the largest grant in town history. A $10,560,000 grant from USDA will help pay for a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The…
JCSO Searching For Stolen ATV’s, Dirt Bikes
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in a larceny investigation. On July 30 around 4:00am, several items were taken from a residence on Rains Crossroads Road…
Read To Grow Hosts 11 ‘Paws For Reading’ Events During National Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the week of July 15th, Read to Grow Johnston County celebrated National Summer Learning Week by hosting their Paws for Reading events for the fourth consecutive…
