Iconic Archer Lodge Store Changing Hands
End Of An Era: Historic C.E. Barnes Store Closing. Reopening With New Owners And New Name ARCHER LODGE – A cherished landmark that has...
SSS Students Named Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors
SMITHFIELD - Jose Duran and JohnAnthony Fajardo of Smithfield-Selma High School in Smithfield will represent Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) as members of the...
Town Of Clayton’s Ethan Poppe Receives Rising Star Award
CLAYTON – Ethan Poppe, project coordinator in the Town of Clayton Electric Department, has been named the 2023 ElectriCities Rising Star Award winner.
The Rising...
Police Investigating Multiple Car Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD - Police are investigating a rash of car break-ins in Smithfield. Sunday morning, ten vehicles parked on Henley Place were entered and $4,560...
Safe And Money Taken During Break-In
BENSON - A Benson-area resident said their home safe and cash was stolen during a break-in. The victim, who lives on Ennis Road, said...
Excavator Stolen From Jobsite
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of construction equipment. A Yanmar excavator was stolen from a jobsite, in the...
Former CEO Jesse Thomas Discusses Entering GOP Primary For NC Governor
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal “I bill myself as a citizen public servant,” Jesse Thomas told Carolina Journal in a recent telephone interview.
The recently retired CEO...
5 Injured, 1 Critically After Boom Lift Crashes Into Cars
PRINCETON - Westbound lanes of US Highway 70 near Princeton have reopened following a serious accident just before Noon today (Tuesday).
A small boom lift...
Benson Gets A Big Hand!
BENSON - The Town of Benson and the Benson Art Advisory Board are proud to announce the installation of the second sculpture in the...
Johnston County Earns Highest Credit Ratings From Moody’s And S&P Global
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County's growing economy and sound fiscal leadership have earned notice from two of the nation's most-watched credit ratings services as S&P Global and...
