School Bus Involved In Accident
One person was sent to the hospital following a three vehicle accident involving a Johnston County school bus Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened on...
8 People Facing Charges In Drug Roundup
Benson Police have arrested 5 of 8 suspects following an undercover narcotics investigation. The operation resulted in 20 felony charges against the eight suspects.Police...
Collection Agency Agrees To Refund Processing Fees Charged To Consumers
Customers of a collection agency may be eligible for refunds if they paid processing fees to the company when making a payment.NC Insurance Commissioner...
Smithfield Receives 3 Public Power Awards
The Town of Smithfield received three separate 2015 Public Power of Excellent Awards this week. Chief Operation Officer of Electricities Roy Jones attended the...
Gas Truck Driver Confronts Would-Be Robber
A fuel truck driver was able to fend off a would-be robber during a confrontation at a local convenience store. The incident occurred around 2:15am...
Sexual Assault Reported
Police are investigating a sexual assault in Smithfield. A 59 year-old woman reported she was the victim of an assault that occurred at her...
Tobacco Growers To Vote Thursday On Research Assessment
North Carolina tobacco growers will vote on Thursday, Nov. 19 on whether to continue their self-assessment to support tobacco research and education.The assessment is...
More Teachers Leaving Johnston Schools To Teach In Wake County
Johnston County Schools had a 14.01 percent teacher turnover rate last year and officials expect the numbers to grow unless teachers receive more pay....
Smithfield Lowers Electric Rates Again
The Town of Smithfield, once known for their high electric rates, will have one of the lowest electric rates in Eastern North Carolina after...
Trooper Involved In Crash
A Johnston County trooper escaped serious injury after his patrol car overturned Tuesday morning while pursuing a speeding driver. Around 7:15am, Trooper Harrison Nazal...
