Johnston Leads State In Meth Labs
Johnston County leads the state in the number of methamphetamine labs located in 2015.During the first six months of this year, 23 meth labs...
Contested Race Develops For Smithfield Town Council
A contested race has developed for the Smithfield Town Council, after four candidates filed this week for three At-Large Council seats.Steve Rabil, the owner...
Smithfield Officers Promoted
The Smithfield Police Department has promoted two officers.Mayor John Lampe (left) administered the new oaths to Officers Brian O'Branovich (center) and David Johnson (right)...
Commissioners Approve Fire Services Contract
By Laura CrosioJohnston County Commissioners approved a new fire services contract with the Johnston County Emergency Services effective July 1. The contract is revised...
Two Injured In Fiery Crash Near Benson
Two people were rushed to the hospital Wednesday morning following a fiery crash in southern Johnston County.Around 12:22am, a truck crashed on Drag Strip...
Smithfield Selma Chamber, East Smithfield Improvement Organization Condemn Recent Hate Crime Incident
The Smithfield Selma Chamber of Commerce went on record Tuesday night at the Smithfield Town Council meeting condemning the recent actions of vandals "who...
Second Candidate Files For Smithfield Mayor
Smithfield Mayor Pro Tem Andy Moore will have opposition in his bid for Smithfield Mayor.Moore, who has served four terms on the town board,...
4 Break-Ins On Same Street Likely Connected
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office says it appears three car break-ins and a break-in to a shed are connected. All four of the crimes...
Newton Grove Celebrates Independence Day
Independence Day revelry extended one more afternoon in Newton Grove as the town hosted its traditional July Fourth celebration Sunday in Weeks Park. The...
Local Youth Excels In Golf
Ashton Gupton of Smithfield recently competed against fifteen 12-13 year old junior girl golfers from across North Carolina in the PGA Drive Chip and...
