Music And Memory Alzheimer’s Program Implemented At 3 Facilities
The Johnston County Alzheimer’s Music and Memory (JAMM) program has been implemented at three long-term care facilities in the County. This program is simple....
Tip Prompts State Audit Of Town Finances
There are more questions than answers about a state audit of Town of Micro funds.An emergency meeting was held by the Micro Town Board...
E-Cigarette Battery Burns 2 People, Home
A fire that burned two people and caused damage to a Smithfield home has been linked to a battery for an electronic or e-cigarette.Around...
Driver Seriously Injured When SUV Overturns
The Highway Patrol is investigating a serious accident outside of Clayton. It happened Friday afternoon on Medlin Road a short distance from Covered Bridge...
Fatal Crash Goes Unreported For Hours
Authorities believe a fatal accident about 40 feet off a busy roadway went undiscovered for hours Friday morning. The victim lived a short distance away...
Superintendent’s Retirement To Cost Johnston Taxpayers $520,000
The News & Observer says the upcoming retirement of Johnston County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Croom will cost county taxpayers $520,000.Dr. Croom will be...
Johnston Couple Linked To $2 Million Internet Steroid Distribution Ring
A Smithfield couple has been indicted for a $2.25 million internet steroids distribution ring in Missouri.Aaron Vincent Schweidler, 31, and Nicole R. Lyne, 26,...
Smithfield Approves Water And Sewer Rate Increase
The Smithfield Town Council has increased water and sewer rates across the board. In response to concerns from the NC Local Government Commission (LGC)...
House Fire Ruled Arson
Smithfield Police and the Johnston County Fire Marshal's Office are treating a house fire Thursday morning as arson.The early morning blaze at 1013 Lemay...
JCC Selected Among 150 Colleges For Aspen Prize
Johnston Community College is one of 150 two-year institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.Two-year colleges are...
