Johnston Man Accused Of Manufacturing Meth In Indiana
A Kenly man is facing extradition to Indiana. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said they responded to a call in the 3100 block of...
Countywide Alcohol Sales Referendum Being Considered
If some Benson-area business owners have their way, Johnston County voters will decide on a countywide alcohol sales referendum this Fall.Jeremy Norris, the owner...
Driver Tasered By Police Dies
The driver involved in a high speed chase last week has died. Alexander Warren Thompson of Braswell Road, Smithfield was involved in a...
Mayor, Town Council Embarrassed By Conditions At High School
A local mayor and town council have weighed in on the conditions of the Field House at Smithfield Selma High School. In a...
Republicans, Women Turning Out For Early Voting
As of Tuesday morning, 3,392 people have cast ballots at the five Early Voting Sites in Johnston County. Board of Elections Director Leigh Anne...
Motorist Robbed On Market Street
A brazen midday robbery of a motorist on US 70 near US 301 (Market near Brightleaf) in Smithfield has police looking for two suspects.It...
Family Of 6 Displaced By Fire
A candle is being blamed for starting a fire that displaced a family of six. The fire was reported around 1:00 PM Monday at...
Teen Driver Arrested For DWI, Hit And Run
A Johnston County teenager was arrested for hit and run and driving while impaired following an accident Tuesday morning near Smithfield.Smithfield Police responded to...
Cleveland Middle School Partners To Save Lives
Cleveland Middle School recently collected 57 units of blood at their annual Community Blood Drive.This was the school’s third community blood drive in partnership...
Middle School Teacher Receives Crystal Apple Award
Selma Middle School fifth grade teacher Shannon Snipes is the most recent recipient of the Crystal Apple Award.The award is a collaborative effort between...
