Slick Roads Blamed For Numerous Accidents
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The State Highway Patrol has responded to dozens of traffic accidents since Tuesday night after snow coated area roadways.
This morning (Wednesday),...
School Board Accepting Applications For Vacant Seat
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education met in special session Tuesday to begin the process of filling a vacant seat previously held...
Settlement Reached On Rate Bureau’s Homeowners’ Insurance Request
Johnston County Insurance Rates Will Increase Slightly More Than Statewide Average RALEIGH - Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the N.C. Department of...
North Carolina House Speaker Unveils Committee Chairmanships For 2025-2026 Legislative Session
RALEIGH – On Wednesday, North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall unveiled committee chairs for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Committee memberships and vice-chairmanships will be announced in the...
Firefighters Extricate 3 People From Overturned Pickup
SMITHFIELD – Eastbound lanes of US 70 in West Smithfield were briefly closed Tuesday afternoon due to a single vehicle accident.
Just before 4:00pm, a...
Attorney Jack O’Hale Named 2025 Legal Elite
SMITHFIELD - Business North Carolina Magazine named Johnston County Attorney John P "Jack" O’Hale as one of North Carolina’s 2025 Legal Elite in the...
Sawrey Takes Oath Of Office For Second Term
Appointed To Key Committees RALEIGH - State Senator Benton Sawrey (R – Johnston) was sworn in earlier this month to begin his second term...
Deputies Ask For Help Identifying Suspects In Home Invasion
FOUR OAKS – Do you recognize this person? The Johnston County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate two unknown persons wanted for a home...
Rep. Knott Marks Milestone With WWII Veteran Grandfather
WASHINGTON, DC - Upon being sworn into his first term in Congress, North Carolina Representative Brad Knott struck a new milestone in his family’s...
Drive-By Shooting Reported
CLAYTON - A Clayton-area resident escaped injury during a drive-by shooting. The incident happened January 14 around 12:26am on Medlin Road.
An unknown person reportedly...
