October 25, 2025
Archer Lodge
Fire Heavily Damages Unoccupied Home
ARCHER LODGE – Covered Bridge Road was shut down Friday afternoon as firefighters fought to control a fire in an old unoccupied wood-frame home. The first arriving North Side firefighters…
Archer Lodge Announces New Partnership With Community Center, Agreement With JoCo Little League
ARCHER LODGE – The Town of Archer Lodge and the Archer Lodge Community Center (ALCC) have announced a new partnership for the Town and community. With a recent agreement between…
Caught On Video: Car Break-In Suspect Wanted By Authorities
ARCHER LODGE – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released a surveillance video of a person wanted for several car break-ins. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 5th,…
Local Senior Games Receive $25,000 WoodmenLife Donation
CLAYTON – Senior games in Clayton and other portions of Johnston County will soon be expanding thanks to a generous $25,000 donation from WoodmenLife. “This sponsorship will go a long…
Iconic Archer Lodge Store Changing Hands
End Of An Era: Historic C.E. Barnes Store Closing. Reopening With New Owners And New Name ARCHER LODGE – A cherished landmark that has stood for 96 years, C.E. Barnes…
Orientation Dates Set For JCPS 2023-24 School Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The orientation dates and times are set for Johnston County Public Schools. Schools will hold student orientation at various times before the start of the 2023-2024 school…
School Board Approves Personnel Recommendations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following recommendations, from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, during a special-called meeting July 25, 2023: Principal – Two-Year Contract • Elizabeth…
Water Distribution System Change From Johnston East To Johnston West
SMITHFIELD – On July 17, 2023 and July 24, 2023, Johnston County will convert portions of the water distribution system from the Johnston East zone to the Johnston West zone. This will…
Funds Being Raised For Johnston County Mom Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
“Everything is going to be okay no matter what” ARCHER LODGE – A Johnston County mother is in need of financial support as she battles stage 4 cancer. Jennifer Pervis…
JoCo Tourism Authority Awards $150,000 In Capital Grants
New Digital Sales Manager, Promotions, and New Board Members SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Tourism Authority recently approved $150,000 in Tourism Capital Grant applications for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024.…
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the…
Authorities Identify Drowning Victim
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have released the name of an elderly Johnston County man who drowned. The incident was reported at 6:50pm Sunday at a pond about 1,000 feet off…
