October 24, 2025
Pine Level
Fire Damages Selma Home
SELMA – A home in the Selma city limits was damaged by flames. The fire was reported around 5:45pm Saturday in the 900 block of W. Anderson Street. Members of…
Richard Braswell Announces Bid For County Commission Seat
Richard (Dickie) Braswell announced Thursday that he will file for the District 3 Commissioner seat being vacated by outgoing Chairman Chad Stewart on November 30, 2021. Mr. Braswell is a…
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…
Pine Level Planning Board Appointment
Tammy Register has been appointed to the Pine Level Planning Board. Register will serve a three-year term expiring October 31, 2024. She will represent the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) area of…
One Day After Fire, Break-In Reported At Pine Level Home
PINE LEVEL – One day after a Pine Level home was destroyed by flames, the property was burglarized. Around 3:45am Wednesday, a fire gutted a home at 47 Peedin Street…
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…
Wastewater Upgrade Bids Come In $1.7 Million Under Budget
Bids for improvements to the Buffalo Creek wastewater pump station upgrade and force main project came in more than $1.78 million under budget. Johnston County Commissioners awarded a $2,561,884 bid…
Both Drivers Charged In Fatal Crash Investigation
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Police announced Thursday that charges have been filed against both drivers involved in a deadly head-on collision. The accident claimed the life of a 22…
Pine Level Police Identify Victim Killed In Traffic Accident
PINE LEVEL – Pine Level Police have released some of the names of those involved in a fatal weekend crash on Country Store Road at Dock Avenue. At 7:44pm Saturday,…
1 Killed, Multiple People Injured In Collision
PINE LEVEL – One person was killed and multiple people were injured following a two-vehicle accident Saturday night in the Pine Level city limits. The crash occurred around 8:00pm on…
Fire Burns Mobile Home, Camper, And Vehicles
SMITHFIELD – The Red Cross is assisting five people who were displaced by a fire at their home. The fire was reported at 6:40pm Friday, July 23rd on Whitley Oaks…
Commissioners Borrow $52.5 Million For New Water And Sewer Projects
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners voted Monday to authorize a $52.5 million water and sewer bond to pay for needed infrastructure brought on by growth and development. County Manager Rick…
