Hardee Retires From NC Farm Bureau
After 40 years working with the Johnston County Farm Bureau, today (Friday) was the last day on the job for Linda Hardee. County Farm Bureau President Dennis Durham said he appreciated Linda’s loyalty...
View ArticleDOT To Widen Section Of I-95, Accelerate US 70 Business Interchange Improvements
The NC Department of Transportation has agreed to widen Interstate 95 from Interstate 40 near Benson to Dunn. Under a new transportation plan approved Thursday by the NC DOT, I-95 will be widened from...
View ArticleState Highway Patrol Focuses On Safety For July 4 Weekend
As the July 4 Holiday weekend approaches, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to focus on safety while traveling. Several festivities are planned across the state to celebrate our...
View Article1 Killed, 2 Injured In Four Oaks Crash
The NC Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision between a car and pickup truck. The crash was reported around 8:15pm Friday in the 6400 block of Devil’s Racetrack Road near Strickland’s...
View ArticlePowhatan Elementary Principal’s List-4th Nine Weeks
Fourth Grade: Everett Alston, Kellan Gregory, Ayden Gray, Lucas Hatch, Evan Herman, Connor Josefsberg, Greer Lee, Emily Mahoney, Rachel Miura, Anneliese Passant, Will Vander Ploeg, Kiera Pulczinski,...
View ArticleSmithfield Middle School Fourth Quarter Principal and Honor Roll
6th Grade Principal’s List Sascha Adorno, Britney Arana, Cobey Caviness, Catherine Cepin, Anthony Finch, Silva Franco, Jackson Harris, Sire Holmes, Madison McCraw, Andrew Mejia, Yasser Mohamed, Darian...
View ArticleSoccer All State Recognition
The Johnston County Board of Education has recognized Corinth Holders High student Anu Kane for being named to the North Carolina Soccer Coaches All State team.
View ArticleOutstanding Professional Educator Award
The Johnston County Board of Education has recognized Lauren Sabo an instructional coach at Clayton Middle for receiving the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) Kay Trull Outstanding...
View ArticleNC Ranks 4th Best In Nation For Scenic Road Trips
With 79 percent of summer travelers driving to their destination and this summer possibly being the cheapest for gas since 2005, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released a report on the best...
View ArticleNC Forest Service Nursery Program Accepting Seedling Orders Beginning Monday
The N.C. Forest Service Nursery Program will begin accepting orders for seedlings on Monday, July 3. The NCFS produces about 16 million quality seedlings for 47 species of both conifer and hardwoods...
View ArticleKS Bank Names Chief Banking Officer
H. Geoffrey Kokiko has been promoted to Chief Banking Officer for KS Bank.Geoff will continue to have responsibility for the overall performance of the retail branch system as well as working with the...
View ArticleBids Awarded For School Roofs
The Johnston County School Board has approved contracts to replace the roofs at two public schools. Eastern Corporation of Youngsville was awarded a $4.52 million contract to replace the roof at South...
View ArticleBurglaries Under Investigation
A number of residential break-ins were reported this morning (Monday) in Wayne County. Deputies said the calls starting come in from homeowners around 2:00am. The first report came from a resident on...
View ArticleBusiness Break-Ins Reported
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two business break-ins reported hours apart. Early Friday morning, the Shop N Go Gas at 13569 Highway 39 North was broken into. An undisclosed...
View ArticleSuspect Arrested After Tossing Lemons, Exposing Himself
A Smithfield man has been arrested after he allegedly caused a disturbance at three businesses. The incidents were reported around 4:00am last Monday near the I-40 / NC42 interchange in Cleveland....
View ArticleShots Fired At Female Motorist
A woman driving alone late at night said someone fired a gun striking her vehicle. The 28 year-old Johnston County woman was driving her car on Highway 231 near Richardson Road last Sunday night. As...
View ArticleMotorcyclist Arrested Following 100 MPH Chase
A Smithfield man operating a motorcycle was arrested following a chase Sunday night that reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Around 9:00pm, a Johnston County deputy was on patrol on Highway...
View ArticleEMS Member Suspended Pending Outcome Of Investigation
A volunteer member of 50-210 EMS is under investigation follow an incident while off-duty Saturday afternoon near Clayton. Around 4:30pm, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to Buffalo Road...
View ArticleTroopers Identify Victim Of Fatal Crash
The Highway Patrol has released the name of a Four Oaks man killed in a violent two vehicle accident Friday night on Devil’s Racetrack Road. Around 8:15pm, troopers said 23 year-old Stephan Dean of...
View ArticleJohnston County Official, Businessman Injured In Carteret County Crash
A Johnston County official and a Clayton businessman were injured after a SUV plowed into the Domino’s Pizza in Cedar Point near Emerald Isle around 7:00pm Sunday. Johnston County 911 Director Jason...
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