October 24, 2025
Princeton
Princeton Fire Department Acquires Land For Second Fire Station
PRINCETON – The Princeton Volunteer Fire Department has acquired land for the department’s second fire station, Station 2, in the Rains Crossroads area of their coverage district. The addition of…
Read To Grow JoCo Announces Second Annual Poster Contest Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Read to Grow Johnston County held its second annual “Attendance Matters†poster contest in September to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism in the first month of school…
Scammers Targeting Johnston County Grandparents
$72,000 Stolen From Senior Citizens Last Week, In 2 Reported Cases JOHNSTON COUNTY – Law enforcement officials are issuing an alert to senior citizens about the grandkids scam. In two…
2023 Municipal Election Results
Andy Moore Returns As Smithfield Mayor Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore will return for a new two year term after surviving a challenge from Town Councilman Marlon Lee, who was seeking…
Princeton Receives Over $4 Million In Grants For Local Needs
PRINCETON – The Town of Princeton has received over $4 million in grants from the NC General Assembly to assist with local projects. Princeton will be receiving $4,092,000 for water…
No Charges In Fatal Princeton Shooting
PRINCETON – No criminal charges will be filed against a 73 year-old man who shot and killed a Princeton-area resident during an altercation. William Ronnie Oliver Jr., 47, died during…
Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant Winners Announced
SELMA – The Rudy Theater hosted a night of elegance, talent, and cultural pride as the annual Miss Hispanic Heritage Johnston County 2024 Pageant unfolded, on September 18. Besides the…
Hughes Takes Oath As New Selma Police Chief
SELMA – Joined by his family, friends, and colleagues, J.A. “Jamie” Hughes was officially sworn in as the new Selma Police Chief, Tuesday night. Chief Hughes replaces Billy Thomas who…
No Charges In Fatal Princeton Shooting
PRINCETON – No criminal charges will be filed against a 73 year-old man who shot and killed a Princeton-area resident during an altercation. William Ronnie Oliver Jr., 47, died during…
Elderly Man Struck By Drone While Mowing Lawn
SMITHFIELD – A wayward drone struck an elderly man in the head while he was cutting grass. The victim, a 79 year-old Princeton man, said it happened on September 21st…
Princeton FD 14th Annual Feel The Burn 5K & 10K
PRINCETON – The Princeton Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 14th annual Feel the Burn 5k and 10k Road Race on Saturday, October 14th. The event is the only…
Deputy Sheriff Who Fired Service Weapon During Chase Terminated, NC SBI Conducting Criminal Investigation
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning (Friday) a deputy sheriff has been fired and is now under investigation by the NC State Bureau of Investigation. Deputy…
