Saturday, April 5, 2025


JCATS Bus Rear-Ended By Car

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SELMA – A JCATS bus was rear-ended by a passenger car. The accident was reported around 10:00am today (Tuesday) on E. Anderson Street at...

Business And Community Leaders Join Triangle East Chamber To Launch Economic Prosperity Initiative

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SMITHFIELD - On Tuesday, Johnston County business and community leaders joined the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce (TEC) to launch the public phase of...

Driver Charged In Crash That Kills 19 Year-Old

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CLAYTON – A 48 year-old Selma man is charged with felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, driving on a revoked license, and...

Multiple Restaurant Break-Ins Reported

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Smithfield and Selma Police are investigating several restaurant break-ins reported hours apart. Smithfield Police said an unknown suspect attempted to break into Panera Bread at...

BJ’s Wholesale Club Purchases Land For Johnston County Location

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SELMA – Another major retailer is opening in Johnston County. BJ's Wholesale Club recently purchased a 12 acre tract of land for a...

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Collision With Car

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SELMA – A motorcyclist was critically injured following a high speed collision with a passenger car. The accident occurred at 3:35pm Tuesday in the...

Boys & Girls Club Of Johnston County Announces New Leadership

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SELMA - The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County has announced the appointment of a new management team dedicated to advancing the...

Read To Grow JoCo Hosting Third Annual Kindergarten Readiness Nights

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JOHNSTON COUNTY – This spring, Read to Grow Johnston County will host its Kindergarten Readiness Nights at five select elementary schools: Benson, South Smithfield,...

Man Accused Of Trespassing, Assaulting Police Officers

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SELMA – Three Selma police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of a trespassing suspect. Bobby Ray Pilkington, of S. College Avenue, Kenly...

Partnership For Children Celebrates Family Support Awareness Month

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SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed February as Family Support Awareness Month. Allison Boyd, a devoted parent leader for the...