High Grade Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop
A weekend traffic stop for a speeding violation on Highway 70 in Johnston County led to a significant drug bust. Around 3:00pm Saturday, a...
2 Year-Old Child Found Alone
A 2 year-old child was found alone outside his/her home Friday morning. Smithfield Police said they received a call around 10:00am from a concerned...
Dog Attacks Child
A 10 year-old boy was briefly hospitalized Saturday after being bitten by a dog. The child was riding his bike on Longview Drive when...
Bids Awarded For Street Resurfacing
The Town of Selma will be resurfacing several streets this summer. The town council, this week, awarded a $204,315 contract to S.T. Wooten Corporation...
Appointments Made To River Dell Advisory Council
The Johnston County School Board has filled two vacancies on the Advisory Council at River Dell Elementary.
This week the board appointed Heath Pinault and...
Patrol Car, Tractor Collide
The Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving one of their state troopers. It happened around 3:45 PM Thursday on an unopened section of...
Selma Takes Advantage Of Smithfield’s Tough Stance On Produce Stands
69 Day Permitting Process In Smithfield Takes Less Than 1 Hour In Selma
You may have noticed several roadside produce stands popping up in Selma...
School Board Wants 15 Percent Budget Increase
Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow and the Johnston County School Board are asking for nearly 15 percent more money from county commissioners this year. The...
Clayton Police Become First Agency In Area To Carry New Life-Saving Tool
Beginning next month, Clayton police officers will be equipped with Naloxone, an opioid antagonist used to reverse drug overdoses from narcotics such as heroin...
Deacon Jones Auto Park Recognized By Marine Corps
The Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment #1236 presented their "Good Business Award" to Deacon Jones Auto Park of Smithfield on Wednesday in...
