Smithfield Names Full Time Fire Chief
After serving as interim fire chief for several months, John Blanton officially took over Thursday as the permanent fire chief of the Smithfield Fire...
Home Invasion, Robbery Reported Near Benson
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home invasion and robbery. It happened around 11:20am Wednesday in the 1300 block of Federal Road...
Four Oaks Bank Renames Financial Services Division
Four Oaks Bank has announced the renaming of their financial services division. Four Oaks Financial Services is now Four Oaks Wealth Management. The Bank...
Church Break-In Reported
Johnston County deputies are investigating an attempted break-in at the White Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located on Highway 231 near...
Selma Tweaks Subdivision Rules
The Town of Selma has modified an ordinance making it easier for subdivisions to locate within their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).In a unanimous vote Tuesday...
Commissioner Chairman: “The Lights Are On At The Board Of Education But No One...
The Johnston County School Board is being criticized for its handling of an employment contract for retiring Superintendent Dr. Ed Croom that will leave...
School Board Waives Snow Makeup Day
Johnston County school students will not have to make up a day lost to winter weather in January.At their board meeting on Tuesday, the...
Selma Says “No” To Chickens
Two months after a resident asked the Town of Selma to allow chickens within the town limits, the Selma Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday...
Candy Stolen During Florist Break-In
Smithfield Police are investigating a business break-in.Monday night or early-Tuesday, someone broke into Smithfield City Florist located at 902 South Brightleaf Boulevard.Police Captain R.K....
Bid Awarded For Public Works Building Upgrades
The Smithfield Public Works Facility will be getting some much needed upgrades.The Smithfield Town Council has awarded a bid to renovation some of the...