Council Asks Property Owners To Reach Compromise In Disputed Case
The Smithfield Town Council has tabled a request to allow a former doctor's office be converted into a single family residence in hopes a...
Smithfield Approves New Tethering Ordinance
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has approved a new tethering ordinance.
In March, Chief of Police Keith Powell presented a proposed ordinance...
Teen Cited In School Bus Crash
A teenage driver has been cited by police for causing a two vehicle accident involving a Johnston County school bus.
The accident happened at 6:55am...
Commissioners Honor American Legion’s 100th Anniversary
Johnston County Commissioners recognized the American Legion's 100th Anniversary last week. Commissioners adopted a resolution at their April 1st meeting at the Johnston County...
Johnston County Employer Has Success With JCI Employees
Ramsey Khelifi started working at Carolina Pottery as a Pricer in January of 2019. Ramsey was referred to JCI from Vocational Rehabilitation for assistance...
New Church Opening In West Smithfield
Church Will Not Be Required To Have ‘Traffic Attendant’
A new church will be opening in an existing storefront in West Smithfield. Tuesday night, Down the...
Dale Wood Named Smithfield Police Officer of the Year
A veteran Smithfield police officer has received the department's top honor.
Tuesday night, Detective Sergeant Dale Wood was recognized by the Smithfield Town Council as...
Daughter’s Good Luck Helps Johnston County Mother Win $200,000 Lottery Prize
Dianetta Foye of Smithfield calls her daughter a lucky charm after she helped her win a $200,000 lottery prize.
“She’s the only reason I won,”...
Six Principals Complete Distinguished Leadership Program
Johnston County Public Schools had six principals recently complete the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals.
West Clayton...
Johnston County Look Back – April 2019
What Happened 25 – 50 – 100 Years Ago This Month
April 1994 – 25 Years Ago
The National Weather Service set up a new Doppler...
