Wednesday, April 9, 2025


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...

Icy Spots Persist On Area Roads

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JOHNSTON COUNTY - Icy spots persist around Johnston County as Troopers and NCDOT crews were kept busy on Friday. A pickup truck towing a trailer...

“A Sheet Of Ice!” – Driver Slides Off Buffalo Road

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SELMA - "A sheet of ice!" That's what the driver of this overturned truck loaded with bread said about the road conditions, Thursday...

Slick Roads Cause Multiple Crashes

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JOHNSTON COUNTY – Snow and ice covered roadways across Johnston County have caused numerous accidents since snowfall began on Wednesday. The State Highway Patrol has...

Motor Grader Catches Fire While Clearing Interstate

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JOHNSTON COUNTY – A NC Department of Transportation motor grader was destroyed by flames, Wednesday night. The heavy piece of equipment was being used to...

Update: Additional Arrests Made In Gun Store Break-In Investigation

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SELMA - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and federal ATF agents are continuing their investigation into a gun shop break-in last year. Thieves broke...

Additional Testing Ordered After Traces Of Lead Found In Routine Water Sample

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SELMA – Approximately 280 water customers in Selma were notified this month of a trace amount of lead found in the drinking water supply....

Grant Will Fund New Outdoor Amphitheater At Camp Mary Atkinson

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Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Receives Over $500,000 to Enhance Camp Properties Across the Region RALEIGH - Girl Scouts – North Carolina...