Barton College Announces 2021 Graduates
WILSON - Two hundred and forty-three Barton College undergraduate seniors and graduate students received diplomas on Saturday, May 8, during the school’s 119th annual...
Smithfield Names New Fire Chief
The Town of Smithfield has announced the hiring of a new fire chief. Mike Brown of Wilson will begin work as Smithfield Fire...
Former Police Officer Loses Certification In Plea Agreement
CLAYTON - A former Officer of the Year with the Clayton Police Department will surrender his law enforcement certification and complete a drug diversion...
Tenant Sues Johnston County Airport Authority
SMITHFIELD - In 2019, the Johnston County Airport Authority announced a partnership with Blue Line Aviation LLC to develop and expand the Johnston County...
Third Grade Teacher Receives 2022 Flame For Learning Award
Four Oaks Elementary third grade teacher Jennifer Beninate was named the 2022 Johnston County Teacher of the Year at the annual Flame for Learning...
Oops: Unoccupied Fire Truck Rolls Out Of Fire Station
SMITHFIELD - An unoccupied Town of Smithfield fire truck sustained minor damage after it rolled out of the Smithfield Fire Station. On Saturday, July...
Plans Approved For Home2 Suites Hotel
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Town Council has approved a request from a developer to build a new hotel. Wintergreen Hospitality received approved to located...
Cost Of Police Station Expansion More Than Doubles
SMITHFIELD - Smithfield taxpayers will pay more than double the cost of an initial bid to construct a 3,650 square foot addition to the...
JCC Foundation Purchases New Freightliner Road Tractors For Truck Driver Training Program
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College purchased two Freightliner road tractors thanks to $443,000 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program.“Golden LEAF...
Children’s Stage Grand Opening Celebration At The Partnership For Children Park
New children’s stage at the Partnership for
Children Park constructed by Gray Wolf Homes
SMITHFIELD - The Partnership for Children Park – A Place for All...