County’s Child Support Department Recognized
By Laura CrosioNearly two dozen full and part-time workers are employed in Johnston County to ensure that both parents support their children to the...
1 Killed, 1 Hurt In Motorcycle Accident
Speed was an apparent factor in a fatal motorcycle accident Thursday night in Johnston County.The Highway Patrol said the crash occurred at 10:40pm on...
3 Year-Old Dies From Apparent Drowning
The pool at LionsGate Athletic Club in Clayton was closed on Friday, one day after a 3 year-old child apparently drowned in the swimming...
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,...
