Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are...
Rouzer Nominates SSS High Student To US Military Academy
Washington D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced the nomination of 27 students from North Carolina’s 7th District for appointments to United States service academies.
“It’s...
Girl Scout Hut Named In Memory Of Influential Scout Leader
The Girl Scout Hut in Smithfield has been renamed the Rachel May Mattox Girl Scout Hut in honor and memory of the influential scout...
Fire Damages Doublewide Mobile Home
SELMA - A doublewide mobile home in the Selma area suffered heavy damage early Saturday morning. The fire was reported just before 4:30am and...
JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase
Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School YearSMITHFIELD -...
Smithfield-Selma High School Is Now A Purple Star School
Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) has been selected for the 2020-21 school year as a Purple Star military-friendly school. The school has a dedicated link...
House Fire Displaces 4 Adults, 3 Children
A Smithfield house fire displaced four adults and three children. The fire was reported Thursday at 12:43pm at 832 South Fifth Street.
Smithfield Fire Assistant...
First Year JCPS Teachers Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently.
Edwards, a...
Overnight Fire Destroys Johnston County Home
SELMA - An overnight fire destroyed a northern Johnston County home. The fire was reported around 8:30pm Sunday at 69 Kaki Court, off Price...
RV Park Wins Approval Near McGee’s Crossroads
In a split vote, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial RV park in the rapidly-growing McGee's Crossroads community. In a...