October 22, 2025
Micro
Dangerous Highway 301 Intersection To Become All-Way Stop
MICRO – At the request of the Town of Micro, the NC Department of Transportation will be converting a dangerous intersection to an all-way stop. Highway 301 and Pittman Road…
Two Injured In Collision Between Johnston County School Bus And Passenger Car
MICRO – Two people were injured in two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon involving a Johnston County public school bus and blue Dodge passenger car. The collision was reported at 2:56pm…
Family Escapes, Cat Dies In Mobile Home Fire
MICRO – The American Red Cross is assisting a Johnston County family after a failure within a porch light fixture sparked a fire Tuesday night that destroyed their home. Around…
2021 Municipal Election Results
Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
Police Officer Resigns Days After District Attorney Releases SBI Report
MICRO – Just days after Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle released the findings of an investigation by the NC State Bureau of Investigation involving the actions of a Town…
Accident Downs Power Lines
MICRO – An accident Wednesday afternoon knocked down a power pole and power lines. The wreck was reported just before 4:00pm on US Highway 301 at Bagley Road near Micro.…
911 Radio Project Will Improve Public Safety
KENLY – Johnston County 911 and the Kenly Fire Department have partnered to improve public safety in the northern and northeastern sections of Johnston County. Johnston County 911 Director Brett…
JCPS Names Principal & Assistant Principal Of The Year
TJ Parrish, principal of Micro Elementary School, was selected as the 2021-2022 Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools. Lyndsey Dunn, assistant principal of Riverwood Elementary School, was…
District Attorney: Micro Police Officer Displayed Poor Judgment And Unprofessional Conduct
MICRO – Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle said Friday a Micro police officer “displayed poor judgment and unprofessional conduct” in the handling of an 88 year-old man suffering from…
Cleveland And Micro Fire Departments Improve Ratings
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, was in Johnston County Tuesday afternoon to announce improved fire insurance ratings for two fire departments, the Micro Volunteer…
Red Cross Assisting Family After Fire Destroys Home
PINE LEVEL – An early morning fire destroyed a Pine Level home. The blaze was reported around 3:45am Wednesday at 47 Peedin Street Extension. The Pine Level, Selma, Smithfield, Brogden…
Hit And Run Accident Traps Driver In Overturned Car
MICRO – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit and run accident. The 11:49AM Friday collision was reported at the intersection of Highway 301 at Davis Homestead Road. A…
