October 25, 2025
Princeton
Second Person Dies In US 70 Collision
A second person involved in a traffic accident Wednesday in eastern Johnston County has died. The collision happened shortly before 5:00pm on Highway 70 and Dr. Donnie H. Jones Boulevard…
Smithfield Woman Identified As Driver Killed In US 70 Collision
Update 8:25am – The Highway Patrol has identified the driver of the Cadillac SUV who died in the collision as 55 year-old Lisa Hamilton of Smithfield. PRINCETON – A section…
Princeton Middle-High School 1st Semester Honor Roll And Principal’s List
The following students in grades 6 -12 made the Honor Roll and Principal’s List during the first semester at Princeton Middle-High School: 6TH GRADE FIRST NAME LAST NAME 1ST SEMESTER…
Suspect Steals Gas From Church Van
Authorities are investigating a theft at a Johnston County church. A member of the Hephzibah Baptist Church located at 4633 US 70 East, Princeton reported Monday morning that someone had cut…
I Never Thought I Would Get A Chance Like This!
Thanks to JCI, a special young man has a very special job at a local florist. Craig Casey of Casey’s Florist in Princeton worked with JCI and hired Lane last…
3 Trucks Collide At Princeton Intersection
Three big trucks collided at the intersection of Old Cornwallis Road and Edwards Road, just north of Princeton, shortly after 10:00am Monday. An out-of-state driver reportedly failed to yield at…
Tow Truck Crashes Into Johnston County Business
PRINCETON – A tow truck struck a Johnston County business after it was hit by a pickup truck Friday morning. The accident occurred around 8:00am on Highway 70 at Old…
Dr. Twyla Wells Is JCC’s New VP Of Advancement And Community Relations
Wells says she’s excited about the opportunity to improve student success Dr. Twyla Casey Wells is the new vice president of advancement and community relations at Johnston Community College. In…
Two Injured After Small Barn Collapses At Princeton High School
Two people were transported by ambulance to the hospital this afternoon (Wednesday) when a small barn collapsed on top of them on the campus of Princeton High School. Emergency crews…
Family Wants Justice For 83 Year-Old Killed By Hit and Run Driver
PRINCETON – The family of an 83 year-old woman struck and killed while trying to cross the road in front of her home wants the person responsible to come forward.…
Fire Heavily Damages Home
A family of three was displaced from their home following a fire this morning (Friday). Around 7:00am, flames were reported at a home at 154 Rosepace Court in the Williams…
2019 Johnston County Municipal Election Results
Roger Wood Wins Seat On Smithfield Town Council Former Smithfield Town Councilman Roger Wood won election Tuesday to a four year term. Wood will replace Councilman Emery Ashley who did…
