October 24, 2025
Princeton
Steve Bizzell Will Seek Another Term As Johnston County Sheriff
Bizzell was first elected in 1998 and is one of North Carolina’s most experienced county sheriffs PRINCETON – Lifelong Johnston County resident Steve Bizzell announced today that he will seek…
Warrant: Local Man Purchased Beer And Cigars With Counterfeit $100 Bill
PRINCETON – A 27-year-old Smithfield man faces two felony charges after allegedly using counterfeit currency to make a purchase at a local store. Cedric Jequez Braswell, of Barbour Road, was…
One Seriously Injured In US 70 Collision Involving Semi And Car
PRINCETON — One person was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a collision involving a livestock-hauling tractor-trailer on US Highway 70 in Johnston County. The crash occurred around 1:11 p.m. at…
Security Footage Leads To Arrest In Attempted Business Break-In
SMITHFIELD – A suspect has been arrested following an attempted break-in at a Johnston County business that was captured on surveillance video. In the early morning hours of Saturday, September…
Smithfield Woman Arrested On Charges Of Sexting Underage Minor
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Smithfield woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly sending sexually explicit photos to a juvenile. Terri Lynn Brewer, 35, of Bonnie Avenue, was arrested on…
Three Suspects Charged In Kenly-Area Break-In
KENLY — Three men have been charged in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in late July near Kenly, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was…
Repeat DWI Offender Sentenced To Nearly 3 Years
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Princeton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from two consecutive days of impaired driving, including…
Princeton Man Arrested, Charged With Trafficking Methamphetamine
PRINCETON – A 43-year-old man from Princeton has been arrested and charged following a narcotics investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Clifton Dereck Pope, of Barnes Drive, was taken…
Ernie Woodard Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Facilities And Construction
SMITHFIELD – Ernie Woodard has been named the Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Facilities and Construction Employee of the Year. Woodard has been employed with JCPS since 2019, beginning…
High Speed Pursuit Suspect Escapes On Foot
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the driver of a stolen vehicle that led officers on a high speed chase. The pursuit started around 3:11…
Groundbreaking For Princeton Graded School Restoration Project Set For August 15
PRINCETON – A significant milestone in the restoration of the historic Princeton Graded School will be celebrated on August 15 at 9:00 a.m. with a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch…
Wiley Cash, Best Selling NC Author, To Speak At Brunch Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Princeton Area Library Supporters (PALS) will host Wiley Cash, best-selling author of four novels, for a brunch, book-signing and Q&A program on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025…
