State Officials Stress Importance of Health and Safety In Clean-Up Following...
As residents begin cleaning from Hurricane Matthew, state officials urge North Carolinians to take extra precautions to protect their health and safety. Simple precautions can help prevent injuries and...
View ArticleConserve And Boil Water After Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew’s severe flooding across central and eastern North Carolina has affected water quality and availability in certain eastern North Carolina public water systems. State officials also...
View ArticleSmithfield Drivers License Office Closed Until Further Notice
Approximately 20 N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Driver License offices and License Plate Agency offices across eastern and central North Carolina remain closed Tuesday due to the effects of Hurricane...
View ArticleJohnston Among 31 Counties Declared A Federal Disaster Area
Governor Pat McCrory has received a federal disaster declaration for 31 counties including Johnston County, opening the door for further federal assistance to recover from the massive flooding caused...
View ArticleGovernor Tours Storm Damage
Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials and emergency responders Monday to see first-hand the damage in Fayetteville caused by severe flooding from Hurricane Matthew. “North Carolina is resilient,...
View ArticleWater Restoration Efforts Continue, Boil Water Advisory Remains In Effect
The Johnston County Department of Public Utilities announced Tuesday they had restored water to most parts of the County. Officials will continue to monitor the water system to ensure it is working...
View ArticleState Highway Patrol Issues Detour Route for I-95
Motorists Advised to Use Alternate Routes The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to use extreme caution if traveling in the areas affected by Hurricane Matthew, particularly Robeson...
View ArticleUpdated: List Of Road Closures In Johnston County
Floodwaters that covered West Market Street (US70) near the Neuse River Bridge in Smithfield on Monday subsided Tuesday afternoon allowing West Market Street and NC 210 at West Market to reopen....
View ArticlePower Outages
Town of Smithfield electrical crews complete repairs to a home on East Parker Street on Tuesday. JoCoReport.com Photo Duke Energy continues to restore power to homes and businesses in Johnston County....
View ArticleFlood Warning In Effect Until 10:30 PM
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. The Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:30pm for Harnett, Wayne, Johnston, Hoke, Warren, Wake, Halifax, Cumberland, Wilson,...
View ArticleJohnston County Schools Closed For The Remainder Of The Week
Johnston County School officials announced Tuesday afternoon that all public schools would be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for students. Officials had already cancelled classes on Monday and...
View ArticleCampbell Baseball Releases 2017 Schedule
ScarboroughPhotography.com Buies Creek – Highlighted by 30 home games at Jim Perry Stadium, Campbell has released its 2017 baseball schedule. The 55-game schedule also features six opponents (13 games)...
View ArticleGuns, Cash Stolen During Princeton Break-In
Over $11,500 in items were stolen during a residential break-in last week. A Princeton couple reported their home on Massey Holt Road had been broken into between 1:00 pm and 5:15 pm last Wednesday....
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View Article4 Month Undercover Investigation Leads To Arrest
A Johnston County man is accused of selling prescription pills to undercover officers. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division announced today they had conducted a four month undercover...
View ArticleMan Stabbed During Hurricane Matthew
Authorities are searching for a suspect wanted for a stabbing during the peak of Hurricane Matthew. Deputies said the 25 year-old victim was at his home on Richardson Road in northern Johnston County...
View ArticleStudent Accused Of Stealing Items From Teacher
A Smithfield Selma High student was arrested Friday after he allegedly stole several items from his teacher. The incident happened on Thursday after the SSS teacher and coach had taken her class to the...
View ArticleWest Johnston Student Who Threatened To “Shoot Up” School Arrested
A West Johnston High School student has been arrested and could face long term suspension after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” the school. The incident happened last Thursday. Eighteen year-old...
View ArticleVote To Fire Town Manager Fails
Selma Town Manager Jon Barlow has a job, at least for the now. Following a lengthy closed session Tuesday night, the Selma Town Council voted 4-to-1 to retain Barlow as their town manager. Emerging...
View ArticleRecovery Efforts Continue In Johnston County
As flood waters slowly subside in Johnston County, more storm damage is being revealed. Numerous homes were inundated with water and several of the homes may not be rebuilt. Several businesses and...
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