October 24, 2025
Princeton
Blythe Promoted To Rank Of Princeton Police Sergeant
PRINCETON – Princeton police officer C.N. Blythe has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. For the past year, Sgt. Blythe has served as a school resource officer at Princeton…
Town Of Princeton Among 19 Rural Communities Selected For Third Round Of Capacity Building Program
RALEIGH – Nineteen rural communities from across the state have been selected to participate in the Commerce Department’s program to increase their capacity to plan, implement, and manage economic development programs…
Princeton High FFA Chapter Awarded Program Improvement Grant
RALEIGH – The Princeton High School FFA Chapter has been awarded a $15,000 program improvement grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. These funds will be used to…
Johnston County Students Receive UMO Awards
MOUNT OLIVE – Two Johnston County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: Deborah Stephenson of Smithfield…
Driver Killed In I-95 Wreck Identified
FOUR OAKS – A single vehicle accident on Interstate 95 claimed the life of one person. The accident happened just before 3:00pm Monday in the southbound lanes near US 701…
Police Searching For Gunmen Who Held Up Downtown Business
PRINCETON – Princeton Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a downtown business, Wednesday afternoon. Around 4:15pm, Princeton Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hold…
Large Amount Of Cash Stolen During Break-In
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential break-in reported near Princeton. On Feb. 26 around 3:49pm, the victim returned to their Fellowship Church Road address and…
Four Injured In Three Vehicle Accident
PRINCETON – Four people were sent to area hospitals following a three vehicle accident at the intersection of US 70 at US 70-A in Princeton. The collision was reported just…
UMO Students To Compete In Ethics Bowl
MOUNT OLIVE – Several University of Mount Olive students will compete in the 12th annual North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl. The event will be February 9-10…
WCC Announces Fall 2023 President’s & Dean’s Lists
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College has honored 299 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2023 semester. The College recognizes the students named below as having earned a place…
Fire Destroys Johnston County Home
PRINCETON – An eastern Johnston County home was deemed a total loss following a weekend fire. Fire personnel from Johnston and Wayne counties responded to the blaze at 61 Williams…
Rains Family Donates $100,000, Challenges Others To Contribute
PRINCETON – Don and Vicky Rains recently donated $100,000 to the Princeton Public Library and construction of the new Community Center in Princeton. While making the generous donation, Mr. Rains…
