October 23, 2025
Pine Level
UPDATE: Injured Worker Trapped In Machine Dies
UPDATE 9:00PM May 3 – The worker injured in the accident, 44 year-old Vicky Lopez, died Tuesday night in the hospital. SELMA – A woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning…
One Person Killed In Fiery Tractor Trailer Crash
UPDATE 9:30PM May 2 – The deceased driver has been identified as Jason Hedgepath of Florida. SELMA – One person was killed in a fiery tractor trailer crash Monday morning…
Third Grade Teacher Receives 2022 Flame For Learning Award
Four Oaks Elementary third grade teacher Jennifer Beninate was named the 2022 Johnston County Teacher of the Year at the annual Flame for Learning Award banquet on April 26. Because…
School Board Approves Personnel Actions
SMITHFIELD – At the request of Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, the Johnston County Public School Board approved the following personnel actions and contracts at their April monthly meeting: Assistant Principals…
UPDATE: 14 Year-Old Drowning Victim Identified
UPDATE: April 27 11:00am – The victim has been identified as Carlos Anthony Reyes of Selma. Carlos was swimming with friends when he went under and drowned. Other youth exited…
Report: $720 Million Needed For 6 New Schools, 6 Expansion Projects
School Bond Referendum Anticipated In November 2022 JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County School Board received a 2022 Growth Needs Update this month. The report says 6 new schools are…
Semifinalists For 2022 JCPS Teacher Of The Year Award Announced
The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce announced the 20 semifinalists for the Flame for Learning Award. Because of the importance of teachers in developing and educating children, the Triangle East…
Update: House Fire Victim Identified
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of an elderly man who died in a house fire Sunday morning. The body of 79 year-old Ray Jernigan…
Possible Cause Of Fatal House Fire Released
SMITHFIELD – An elderly man died in a house fire this morning. Investigators think they know how fatal fire started. At 3:36am Sunday a neighbor called 911 reporting a home…
Manhunt Ends In Johnston County
UPDATE 1:39PM: Law enforcement agents have ended their manhunt for a driver who jumped and ran from a traffic stop Friday morning. The driver managed to elude arrest after fleeing…
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.…
Pine Level Community Shows Up For School’s Red Ribbon Week Parade
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist PINE LEVEL – Students, staff, and families of Pine Level Elementary School came out in a show of force for the school’s 8th Annual…
