JCPS Enrollment Numbers Down
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Public Schools reported PreK - 12th grade total enrollment at 37,209 students, on Tuesday, the 10th day of classes for...
Smithfield Votes To Rescind Legal Action Against Johnston County After Reaching Agreement
SMITHFIELD - The Town of Smithfield and the County of Johnston have resolved a dispute over sewer allocation to the Town.
Following a special-called meeting...
New Cell Phone Tower Should Improve Service In Western Johnston County
WILLOW SPRING - Residents in western Johnston County will soon have better cellular telephone coverage. Johnston County officials have approved a request by Verizon...
Johnston County Social Services Continues To Excel On Medicaid Report Card Despite Challenges
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Social Services has now passed the Medicaid Report Card for eight consecutive months. Income Maintenance Administrator, Renee Smith, reported that the department...
Governor Appoints Clayton Resident To State Commission
RALEIGH - Governor Roy Cooper has announced the appointment of Dr. Carol Ann Hudgens of Clayton to the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities....
Pine Level Elementary School Advisory Council
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Education, at their August 2023 meeting, unanimously approved the reappointment of Rhonda Scott, Debra Avery and Tamara...
Public Records Lawsuit Filed Against Johnston County Government
SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County resident has filed a Public Records lawsuit against the Johnston County Manager's Office. The lawsuit also names County Manager...
Johnston County Man On Death Row Dies Of Natural Causes
RALEIGH - A Johnston County man convicted in the murder of sexual assault of his former girlfriend died of natural causes at a Raleigh...
Probation Officer Shoots Dog During Attack
SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County probation officer sustained minor injuries after being attacked and bitten by a dog. The incident happened Sept. 10 around...
School Board Member Files Lawsuit Against Johnston County School Board And Board Chair
SMITHFIELD - A lawsuit was filed this afternoon (Tuesday) against the Johnston County Board of Education and School Board Chair Lyn Andrews.School board member...