Second Person Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Mentally Disabled Juvenile
SMITHFIELD - A second person has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a mentally disabled juvenile.Tonya Marie Werner, age 40, of N....
Authorities Identify Victims Of Triple Murder-Suicide
SAMPSON COUNTY - The Sampson County Sheriff's Office has identified the victims of a triple murder-suicide at a remote homeless encampment.
On Sunday, Nov. 26...
Jeff Bass Named Selma Police Major
SELMA - Police Chief Jamie Hughes has named Jeffrey "Jeff" Bass as Major of the Selma Police Department. Hughes was the previous Major of...
Smithfield FD Adding 3 Full-Time Firefighters
SMITHFIELD - New funding from the County of Johnston will allow the Smithfield Fire Department the ability to hire three new full-time firefighters.
A Fire...
Read To Grow JoCo Announces Second Annual Poster Contest Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County held its second annual “Attendance Matters” poster contest in September to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism...
4 People Found Dead At Sampson County Homeless Camp
SAMPSON COUNTY – The Sampson County Sheriff's Office is treating the deaths of four people at a rural homeless camp as a murder-suicide.
Around 9:22am...
The Clayton Center Launches 2023-24 School Stage Series, Inspiring 900+ Johnston County Elementary Students
CLAYTON – The Clayton Center shared the excitement of live performance with more than 900 Johnston County elementary school students on Wednesday, November 15,...
Johnston County Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Today (Saturday), is a special day for Bernice Smith Jenkins as she celebrates her 101st birthday.
Family and friends plan to hold...
Social Security Matters – About The Fairness Of “WEP” And “GPO”
Dear Rusty: I was married to my ex-husband for 30 years. For 14 of those years, I was an unemployed mom and community volunteer. After...
Susan Watson Appointed To Selma Town Council
SELMA - Following a unanimous vote, Susan Watson has been appointed to the Selma Town Council. Mrs. Watson will fill out the unexpired term...
