Convicted Murderer Arrested During Drug Bust
FOUR OAKS - A convicted murderer is back behind bars following his apprehension by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office (JCSO).
Dwayne Earl Sanders, age 48,...
Johnston County Early College Academy Senior Jara Ashley Is Poised For Success
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Early College Academy (JCECA) senior Ashley Jara was chosen to take part in the North Carolina’s Governor’s Page Program. Jara...
JCPS Breaks Ground On Swift Creek Elementary
SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) broke ground on the school district’s newest project, Swift Creek Elementary, located...
Plan For 7-Lot Subdivision Off NC 210 Shot Down
SMITHFIELD - The Town Council decided not to approve the plan put forth by CMH Homes Inc. for a 4.85-acre tract at the intersection...
Walking Trail Named In Memory Of Jackie Ray Bryant
SMITHFIELD - The Town Council approved a recommendation to name the newly constructed walking trail at Smith-Collins Park in memory of the long-time volunteer,...
Town Agrees To Hire SROs For Smithfield Schools
SMITHFIELD - SROs (School Resource Officers) have been provided throughout Johnston County's public-school system mostly by the Sheriff's Department. To help the county extend...
13,000 Gallon Sewer Spill Reported
SMITHFIELD - The Town Of Smithfield reported a sewer spill Thursday, March 28 from a sanitary force main at 702 Blount Street.
Approximately 13,000 gallons...
Federal Judge Dismisses All But Two Defendants Named In Ronald Johnson Lawsuit
SMITHFIELD - A federal court judge had dismissed claims against all but two defendants named in a 111-page lawsuit filed in June 2023 by...
Johnston County Literary And Historical Journal Published
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Heritage Center recently published a second edition of the Johnston County Literary and Historical Journal. The book includes contributions...
Injuries Reported In Three Car Collision
SMITHFIELD - A three car rear-end accident sent at least three people to area hospitals with possibly serious injuries.
The accident occurred around 11:00am today...
