Fatal Car Crash Claims One Life, Leaves 3 Injured
BENSON – Authorities are investigating an early morning collision in southern Johnston County that claimed one life and injured three others.
The accident was reported...
Johnston Correctional Earns ACA Accreditation
ORLANDO, FLA. — Another six N.C. Department of Adult Correction facilities have been awarded full accreditation by the American Correctional Association, and one was reaccredited.
During the...
Fire Hydrant Repairs Will Cause Overnight Water Service Interruption
SMITHFIELD - The Town of Smithfield Water Department will be replacing two fire hydrants this weekend, beginning Saturday night, January 25th, at approximately 7:00...
One Hurt In Hit And Run Crash
SMITHFIELD - Police are searching for a driver that struck another vehicle then fled from the scene.
Officers said the accident happened January 17 around...
Business Break-In Reported
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a business break-in. The burglary happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19 at T Mobile, located...
School Board Accepting Applications For Vacant Seat
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education met in special session Tuesday to begin the process of filling a vacant seat previously held...
Firefighters Extricate 3 People From Overturned Pickup
SMITHFIELD – Eastbound lanes of US 70 in West Smithfield were briefly closed Tuesday afternoon due to a single vehicle accident.
Just before 4:00pm, a...
Attorney Jack O’Hale Named 2025 Legal Elite
SMITHFIELD - Business North Carolina Magazine named Johnston County Attorney John P "Jack" O’Hale as one of North Carolina’s 2025 Legal Elite in the...
Sawrey Takes Oath Of Office For Second Term
Appointed To Key Committees RALEIGH - State Senator Benton Sawrey (R – Johnston) was sworn in earlier this month to begin his second term...
School Board Chair Releases Statement On Ronald Johnson Trial
Special Meeting Set For January 21st SMITHFIELD - On behalf of the Johnston County Board of Education, Chairperson Lyn Andrews released the following statement...
