Holt’s Lake Drowning Victim Identified
Funeral services will take place on Wednesday for a Smithfield man who drowned Friday afternoon at Holt’s Lake in Smithfield. Lewis L. “LL” Thomas Jr., 73, was among four people fishing in two boats in...
View ArticleStudents Learn About Patriotism With Personal American Flag
More than 2,500 first grade students in Johnston County received a lesson on patriotism after receiving their own American Flag on Friday. Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow said Johnston County Public...
View ArticleMemorial Day Ceremony Held In Smithfield
Over 100 people attended a Memorial Day Service Monday morning at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield. The event was held by the Johnston County Veterans Council which represents local...
View ArticleBurnes Promoted To Double-A, Supak Promoted To Carolina
RHP Corbin Burnes was promoted to Double-A Biloxi; RHP Trey Supak promoted to the Mudcats Zebulon – The Milwaukee Brewers announced a series of roster transactions Monday with two affecting the...
View ArticleEast West All Star Football Team
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized student athletes and their coach for being named to the N.C. Coaches Association East/West All-Star Football Team. Those recognized (from left) are...
View ArticlePine Level Elementary School Custodian Honored
Johnston County Public Schools named Dwight Jones the 2017 Custodian of the Year for his outstanding service and work ethic. Jones, the Head Custodian at Pine Level Elementary, was recognized among his...
View ArticleBenson Blood Drive To Be Held June 7
There is a shortage of blood in our area for all types especially O and B according to the American Red Cross. American Legion Banner Post 109 and its auxiliary will sponsor a community blood drive...
View ArticleVolunteers Receive Oath For Guardian ad Litem Program
The Guardian ad Litem Program held a swearing-in ceremony recently for volunteer child advocates that will volunteer in Johnston County. The volunteers completed the required advocate training and the...
View ArticleSolid Waste Convenience Site Temporary Closing
Johnston County officials announced Tuesday the Johnston County Airport Convenience Site on Swift Creek Road will be undergoing construction over the next 30 days and will be closed for a brief period...
View ArticleFelony Charge Filed In Connection With Accident Investigation
A man who allegedly struck a pedestrian causing serious injuries earlier this year has been arrested. On March 5th, deputies responded to a injured man lying on the pavement and bleeding in front of an...
View ArticleEvidence On Hidden Cameras, Cell Phone Helps Deputies Arrest Suspect On Sex...
Following a two week investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a 28 year-old Clayton man was arrested Friday on a half dozen sex offense warrants. Jason Lawrence Rocker of South Moore...
View ArticleNASCAR Collectibles Stolen
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in reported on Monday near Princeton. A resident on Old Rock Quarry Road reported someone broke into a shed and stole valuable NASCAR...
View ArticleClayton Woman Facing Meth Possession Charges
A 20 year-old woman is facing several charges after suspected methamphetamines was found in her possession. On Sunday, Johnston County deputies were called to assist probation and parole officers at a...
View ArticleCocaine, Cash Seized During I-95 Traffic Stop
A Texas man found himself in a Johnston County jail cell after being stopped on Interstate 95. WTSB News has learned the incident occurred on May 20th on I-95 southbound near Four Oaks. A Johnston...
View ArticleBee Hive Stolen From Motorist On I-95
It took some brave thieves to steal an item left alongside I-95 in Johnston County. On May 20th, a Cumberland County man said he was traveling on I-95 when he stopped beside the interstate to retrieve...
View ArticleDollar General Names Princeton Resident Divisional District Manager Of The Year
Goodlettsville, TN – Dollar General recently recognized Richard Overton of Princeton as its Divisional District Manager of the Year for his outstanding performance in 2016 at a company awards ceremony...
View ArticlePublic Shred Event Saturday
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive will hold his annual Public Shred Event this Saturday. As part of an ongoing effort to help the citizens of Johnston County in preventing identity theft,...
View ArticleExecutive Director Of Benson Housing Authority Accepts New Role In...
After serving as the Executive Director of the Benson Housing Authority for the past 5 years, Melody Gates is leaving to accept another job. Gates has been hired as the new Executive Director of the...
View ArticleSchool Board Names New Principals, Central Office Administrators
The Johnston County School Board took personnel action on Tuesday involving 4 dozen school employees. Following a closed session, the following appointments were announced: Principals were named for 8...
View ArticleSchool Board Wins Lawsuit Over Retired Superintendent’s Pension
On Tuesday, 13 months after Johnston County Schools filed a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina Retirement Division, a Wake County Superior Court Judge ruled in favor of the school system. The...
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