Six Mudcats Named 2017 Carolina League Southern Division All-Stars
Zebulon – The Carolina League announced its Southern Division All-Star team today and the Carolina Mudcats placed a division best six players to the team as Isan Diaz, Jake Gatewood, Nate Griep, Freddy...
View ArticleBurglary Suspect Flees From Police With 11 Month-Old In Car
A man wanted for breaking into the Harrison Senior Center in Selma last month has been arrested but not before leading police on a chase that ended when the suspect crashed. Christopher Lee Pulley, 21,...
View ArticleFundraiser For Lexi A Big Success
Organizers of a fundraiser held Saturday for a 6 year-old girl diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy say the event was a big success. However, more money is still needed to raise $60,000 to pay for surgery...
View ArticleDrugs Found After Cops Are Called To Unlock Car
A large quantity of drugs were seized from a vehicle Saturday night after a man reportedly called deputies asking for assistance after he locked the keys in his vehicle. After the vehicle was unlocked,...
View ArticleGas Leak Does Not Disrupt Graduation
A gas leak was reported Friday evening across the street from Clayton High School where graduation ceremonies were already underway. Clayton Fire and Police responded to the leak on Hamby Street...
View ArticlePedestrian Killed During Hit And Run Accident
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 301 around 5:14am today (Monday). Wilson Police said the victim was located in the roadway by a passing motorist who stopped called 911. The...
View ArticleBlue Light Bandit Incidents Reported In Smithfield, Selma
Law enforcement officers are investigating three separate blue light bandit cases reported along Highway 301 in Smithfield and Selma over-the-weekend. Three motorists have come forward reporting they...
View ArticleSchools Adopt Animal Policy
Johnston County Public Schools has adopted an animal policy, the first one in school history. For example, therapy dogs and law enforcement K-9’s are often seen on school grounds. Until now there has...
View ArticleBenson Elementary Holds Community Donor Drive
Benson Elementary hosted the school’s first community donor drive to increase awareness and support for the American Red Cross and the Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry Foundation. School staff,...
View Article3 Schools To Serve Free Meals To Children And Teens This Summer
Johnston County Public Schools School Nutrition Services will be offering free meals during the summer months to children and teens 18 and younger through USDA Food and Nutrition Services. Schools in...
View ArticleHorse Owners Encouraged To Vaccinate Against EEE
Mosquito-borne disease usually deadly to horses, donkeys, mules NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging North Carolina horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern...
View ArticleDistrict Attorney’s Office Finishes First In Walk Like MADD
The Johnston County District Attorney’s Office finished first among 40 teams for most donations raised in the Walk Like MADD event at Lake Benson Park in Garner. The June 3rd event was the Raleigh...
View ArticleDeputies Searching For 2 People Who Tried To Steal Dog
A Johnston County pet owner startled two people trying to steal her dog early-Tuesday morning. Around 12:45am today, a Princeton woman said she was awakened by the sound of her dog continuously barking...
View Article2017 Benson Sing Souvenir Program Dedicated To Rayvon Best
The State Annual Singing Convention Board of Directors has dedicated the 2017 souvenir program to their colleague, Rayvon Best, during their board meeting and cookout held on June 6th. Best is the...
View ArticleTractor Trailer, Car Collide On US 70
Three people were injured after a tractor trailer and car collided Monday on US 70 at North Pearl Street in Princeton. A truck carrying concrete blocks and mortar mix was traveling eastbound on US 70...
View ArticleTown Agrees To Sell Street For $620,450
The Town of Smithfield has agreed to sell Ava Gardner Boulevard off North Brightleaf Boulevard. The buyer is the NC Department of Transportation. Town leaders have accepted an offer of $620,450 for...
View ArticlePine Level Wants Ownership Of 70 Johnston County Water Taps
The Town of Pine Level wants to take ownership of 70 water taps in the Brogden Water District, currently served by the Johnston County Public Utilities Department. Mayor Jeff Holt appeared before...
View ArticleDeputy Assaulted After Responding To Domestic Disturbance
A Princeton woman is facing a serious charge after she allegedly assaulted a Johnston County deputy sheriff who had responded to her home Monday. Around 10:00am, officers were dispatched to a domestic...
View ArticleMan Claims Backpack Filled With Drugs Not His
A man police said was wearing a backpack filled with drugs valued at more than $3,300 claimed it wasn’t his. Last Thursday morning a Selma police officer noticed a man wearing a backpack on West Watson...
View ArticleJCI Receives “Good Business” Award On Flag Day
A Good Business Award was presented on Wednesday to JCI by Commandant Greg Quinn (center) and Junior Past Commandant Timothy Daniel (right) on behalf of the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On...
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