Clayton Approves Electric Rate Increase
Beginning next week, the average Clayton Public Power residential customer is looking at the potential for $3.46 more a month on their electric bill. The increase, which equates to about 15 cents a day...
View ArticleBraswell Concedes Commission Race To Stewart
The Primary Election for the District 3 seat on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners if final. In an email Friday morning to WTSB News, Johnston County Elections Director Leigh Anne Price and...
View ArticleIndoor Marijuana Grow Items Seized From Home
Criminal charges have been filed against a Smithfield man after items commonly used for an indoor marijuana grow operation were found in his home this month. On May 11th, sheriff’s deputies responded...
View ArticleTwo Arrested Outside Convenience Store
Two people were arrested early Monday outside a Johnston County convenience store. Around 4:10am, Johnston County deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a...
View ArticleClayton Man Arrested For Cocaine Possession
A traffic stop on Highway 42 West resulted in the arrest of a 35 year-old Clayton man on drug charges. Monday afternoon, a state trooper stopped a vehicle on Highway 42 West and allegedly found a white...
View ArticleRestaurant Employee Charged With Embezzlement
A newly hired employee at a Selma restaurant has been arrested on embezzlement charges. Selma Police said the thefts occurred on May 11th and May 12th at Denny’s on JR Road. Corporate loss prevention...
View Article3 Selected To 2018 NC AAU All Star Game
Three members of the Johnston-Wake County based Carolina Lynx AAU Girls’ Basketball Program have been selected to play in 2018 NC AAU All-Star Game in Greensboro on Sunday June 3rd. They are (left to...
View ArticlePolenta Teacher Named Cleveland Chamber Super Star
The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce has recognized Cristy Speight as the May Super Star Teacher of the Month. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom,...
View ArticleBradshaw Receives $15,000 Scholarship
Cleveland High School Senior Connor Bradshaw has been selected as a recipient of the 2018 North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Scholarship. The scholarship provides...
View ArticleCamels Headed To Athens For NCAA Regional
Campbell will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2014 and third overall Buies Creek – The Fighting Camels will head to Athens, Ga. to begin NCAA Regional play, as revealed by the...
View ArticleGrant Will Fund Purchase Of Rescue Boat For Clayton Fire Department
The lifesaving capabilities of the Clayton Fire Department are getting a huge boost from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Thanks to the support of the local Firehouse Subs restaurant and...
View ArticleJohnston County Community Foundation Awards More Than $40,000 In Local Grants
The board of advisors of the Johnston County Community Foundation announces $40,890 in local awards from its community grant making fund, according to Margaret DiNubila, board president. This year the...
View ArticleSchool Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Board of Education made several personnel changes during their monthly meeting held on Wednesday, May 9th. They include: Principal-Two Year Contract (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2020) •...
View Article4 Store Clerks Cited During Undercover Operation
Clerks at four Smithfield stores were cited during an undercover operation last week. Smithfield Police said they received a tip a juvenile was able to purchase tobacco products. Working with NC...
View ArticleMemorial Day Ceremony Held At Johnston County Courthouse
The Johnston County Veterans Council held a special Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning at the Johnston County Courthouse in Downtown Smithfield. Attendance was down this year compared to previous...
View ArticleFlash Flood Watch In Effect Through Tuesday Morning
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding is Possible A moist and unstable air mass will support the development of tropical showers and a few thunderstorms capable of producing locally heavy downpours on Monday....
View ArticlePrinceton High Student Assaulted On Campus
A Princeton High School student was injured during an assault on campus. The 17 year-old student reportedly sustained minor injuries after being assaulted in a hallway at the school last Thursday. A...
View Article$19.84 Theft Results In Felony Charge
A Selma man who allegedly shoplifted a $19.84 Fram air filter from a business is facing a felony charge. Around 9:30pm last Thursday, Smithfield Police responded to Wal-mart on N. Brightleaf Boulevard...
View ArticlePolice: Impaired Hit And Run U-Haul Driver Caught Drinking Beer At Bar
A 32 year-old man is facing charges following a hit and run accident in Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield Police said they received a report of a hit and run accident in the 200 block of E. Market Street...
View ArticleMarijuana Plants, Meth Found At Kenly Home
A Kenly couple was arrested after marijuana plants and methamphetamines were reportedly found at their home Johnston County Sheriff narcotics agents conducted a search warrant at a home Thursday in the...
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