Friday, April 19, 2024


Johnston County GOP Criticizes School Board For Cancelling Classes For Teacher Rally

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UPDATE 3:20PM - Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow and School Board Chairman Mike Wooten released a joint statement in response to the GOP news article...

6 Vehicle Break-Ins Reported At Used Auto Dealership

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SMITHFIELD - Police are investigating six car break-ins. On July 15, an employee at Lavish Auto Sales, at 605 S. Brightleaf Boulevard, arrived at...

Town Of Smithfield Considering New Tethering Ordinance

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Due to numerous requests from citizens, Chief of Police Keith Powell says the Smithfield Police Department is looking at a new tethering ordinance.   The police...

Town Of Smithfield Appointments – January 2022

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The Smithfield Town Council approved the following appointments at their January 2022 meeting: Mary Reece was appointed to the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation's Board of...

JCC Announces First Ever Bio Blend Cohort as part of National Science Foundation Grant

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$283,800 grant will support the training of 19 technicians in blended applied engineering and biotechnology curricula. Johnston Community College (JCC) has accepted 19 students in...

ALE Joint Operation In Johnston County Yields 31 Arrests, 76 Charges

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JOHNSTON COUNTY – On Friday, January 20, NC ALE coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC permitted establishments in...

Couple Walking 3,000-Mile East Coast Greenway Makes Stop In Johnston County

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SMITHFIELD - A couple is walking the entire length of the East Coast Greenway raising funds for a nonprofit organization. Matt and Grace Grooms...

Read To Grow JoCo First Annual Poster Contest Winners

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Local Campaign for Grade Level Reading Aims to Decrease Chronic Absenteeism JOHNSTON COUNTY - Did you know that absenteeism in the first month of...

Plan For 7-Lot Subdivision Off NC 210 Shot Down

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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...

Johnson Receives Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate

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SMITHFIELD - Police Detective David Johnson has received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. Police Chief Pete Hedrick recognized Detective Johnson during the January 23 meeting...