Fire Damages Business
A 39 year-old business was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday night.Flames caused significant damage at Aycock Tractor Company located on Highway 117 South of...
SRAC Increases Non-Resident Membership Fees By 10%
An estimated 321 non-resident members of the Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC) will see a 10 percent increase in their monthly premiums effective...
Patrick Harris Receives North Carolina’s Highest Award
Former Smithfield Fire Chief and current Johnston County Republican Party Vice Chairman Patrick Harris has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.NC...
Nolan Hinson, 84, Founder Of Johnston County Industries
A well-known local resident, Nolan Leston Hinson died Tuesday at the SECU Hospice House. He was 84.Hinson was the founder and visionary of Johnston...
Smithfield Town Manager Fired
Following a closed session Tuesday night, the Smithfield Town Council voted 4-to-3 to fire Town Manager Paul Sabiston. The firing was effective immediately. Sabiston...
Johnston 911 Center To Undergo $1.75M Upgrade
By Laura CrosioJohnston County’s Emergency 911 Communications has received approval from the county to make improvements to their radio equipment.The upgrades will affect their...
Two Deputies Retire After Lengthy Careers
Last week, the Johnston County Sheriff's Office said goodbye to two longtime officers. Lt. Gary Bridges and Detective Kevin Massengill retired on Friday. They...
Marijuana Plants Seized During Smithfield Search Warrant
Smithfield Police seized several marijuana plants after conducting a search warrant at a home in West Smithfield Tuesday morning.Following an investigation by the department's...
301 Endless Yard Sale To Continue In 2016
After compiling reports from towns and vendors who participated in this years 301 Endless Yard Sale, numbers show that the event continues to grow....
NC Boy Scouts Biking 3,900 Miles To Battle Cancer
Ten-week cross-country epic journey ends August 18 in Wrightsville BeachOn June 15, seven Boy Scouts embarked on an epic bike journey from the Pacific...
