An 1865 Johnston County Ghost Story
Many of North Carolina’s ghost stories have roots that are deeply embedded in the state’s rich history. Since many of the battles of the Civil War were fought right here, it’s no wonder that some of...
View ArticleMore Car Break-Ins Reported
More car break-ins have been reported in Johnston County. Items were taken from 7 vehicles Sunday night and Monday morning. Authorities said all 7 of the vehicles had been left unlocked. Six of the...
View ArticleSplit Board Approves Selma Sidewalks
In a split vote, the Town of Selma has agreed to fund the placement of sidewalks along Ricks Road from US 301 to US 70. The NC Department of Transportation plans to widen Ricks Road from two to three...
View ArticleHealthy Harvest Festival Draws Hundreds To Benson
The Town of Benson hosted its annual Healthy Harvest festival and 5K on Saturday. The event has quickly become a staple in the town’s roster of seasonal celebrations. This year saw the debut of a brand...
View Article50-210 Fire Department To Purchase Rescue Truck
The 50-210 Fire Department will borrow $167,000 to pay for a new 2018 Ford F-550 4×4 Mini Rescue Truck. The purchase was approved by Johnston County Commissioners at their October board meeting. First...
View ArticleMan Indicted For Stalking
A former Johnston County man has been indicted on multiple counts of stalking. James Robert Matyas, 54, of Daytona Beach, Florida was indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury this month. He had...
View ArticleTwo New Schools Dedicated
Johnston County Public Schools dedicated its newest schools, Swift Creek Middle and the Innovation Academy at South Campus, to their communities on Sunday. Hundreds of community members, alumni, and...
View ArticleBabysitter Charged With Felony Child Abuse
A 30 year-old woman has been charged with negligent child abuse causing serious bodily injury after a 7 month-old baby in her care sustained a serious head injury. On Monday, Selma Police arrested...
View ArticleDowntown Parking Enforcement Begins Wednesday
If you park in Downtown Smithfield this story could impact you. Beginning Wednesday, Smithfield Police will begin issuing parking tickets to drivers who violate the two hour parking limit and park in...
View ArticleObjects Thrown At 7 Vehicles, 1 Driver Injured
Authorities are investigating reports that objects were thrown at seven vehicles traveling through Wayne County. All the incidents occurred on Highway 111 South between Dollardtown Road and Indian...
View ArticleClayton Bakery Provides Jobs For Those With Disadvantages, Disabilities
The Clayton Bakery & Cafe has been working with Johnston County Industries (JCI) for 10 years providing employment opportunities to people with disadvantages and disabilities. The first client they...
View ArticleBenson Paving Work Could Cause Delays
Beginning today (Wednesday) street paving work will take place for 10 days in the Town of Benson. Crews plan to resurface West Church Street between US 301 and Highway 50 and the 100 block of South...
View ArticleSelma Man Accused Of Selling Meth
A Selma man was jailed Tuesday under a $270,000 bond for allegedly selling methamphetamine to an undercover drug agent with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon Keith Edgerton, 26, of Gor-An...
View ArticleJCSO: Driver Reported Car Stolen After Wreck
A driver is facing charges after he allegedly wrecked his vehicle then attempted to report the car as being stolen. A single vehicle accident was discovered early Tuesday on Jordan-Narron Road off...
View ArticleTeen Arrested Following Chase On Dirt Bike
A 16 year-old operating a dirt bike on the highway was arrested following a chase Tuesday afternoon near Princeton. Around 2:00pm, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol on Bizzell Grove Church Road...
View ArticleBusiness Owner Wearing Only Underwear Arrested Inside Store
A business owner is accused of having over 13 ounces of marijuana in his store after attracting the attention of police. Around 4:00am last Friday, a Selma police officer was doing building checks on...
View ArticleTruck Strikes Home
A Johnston County home sustained major damage Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck. The operator of the truck was in the parking lot of the Dollar General on Highway 96 North of...
View ArticleMan Arrested At Hotel After Paying To Have Sex With Two Children
A Raleigh man was arrested at a Johnston County hotel after he allegedly paid to have sex with two girls ages 10 and 12. WTSB News has learned the incident unfolded last Thursday. Jay Lawrence...
View ArticleJohnston Man Arrested For Soliciting Child For Sex Acts
A Johnston County man was arrested Tuesday a short time after he allegedly traveled to Alamance County believing he was meeting a teenage girl for sex acts. The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and NC...
View Article1 Person Injured In Kenly Crash
One person was injured when a Chevy Tahoe overturned Wednesday outside of Kenly. The single vehicle accident was reported on Old Beulah Road near Johnson Road. The occupant was transported to Wilson...
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