October 23, 2025
Pine Level
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…
Little Announces Candidacy For Johnston County Commissioner
PINE LEVEL – Tim Little of Pine Level formally announced today (Monday) his candidacy for Johnston County Commissioner – District 6. He believes his background with the local fire service…
Johnston County’s Farmland Is Threatened By Rapid Housing Development, Report Says
More state funding could help turn the tide of farmland loss JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County’s number one industry is under serious threat. According to the American Farmland Trust, Johnston County…
Cotton Picker Mishap Knocks Out Power To 20 Homes
PINE LEVEL – It was a cotton pickin’ mess for a few hours Tuesday afternoon in Pine Level. A large cotton picking machine accidentally bumped into a power pole, breaking…
Driver Crashes Stolen Truck While Fleeing From Highway Patrol
PINE LEVEL – A man who reportedly stole a work truck from a Wayne County convenience store crashed the truck a few minutes later while fleeing from state troopers in…
Pine Level Elementary School Advisory Council
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education, at their August 2023 meeting, unanimously approved the reappointment of Rhonda Scott, Debra Avery and Tamara Brock to the Pine Level Elementary…
Fire Destroys Eastern Johnston County Home
KENLY – A late-night fire destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The blaze was reported, around 9:30pm Wednesday, at 25 Old Pebble Lane off Sunshine Road. Kenly, Nahunta, Pine Level,…
Troopers Arrest Suspected Hit And Run Driver Who Injured 7 Motorcyclists
PINE LEVEL – The State Highway Patrol has arrested a 47 year-old man in connection with a hit and run accident that injured seven motorcyclists. On July 29 at 10:14pm,…
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…
7 Motorcyclists Injured, Search Underway For Hit And Run Driver
PINE LEVEL – Law enforcement officers are searching for a hit and run vehicle that reportedly collided with a group of motorcyclists traveling through Johnston County. The accident happened at…
Two Vehicle Collision Injures One Person
SMITHFIELD – Traffic delays were reported Friday afternoon following a two vehicle accident on US 70 Business near Yelverton Grove Road. A passenger car and pickup truck collided, sending the…
Municipal Elections Filing Period Opens
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The filing period for the 2023 Municipal Elections in Johnston County opened today (Friday) at Noon. Several candidates were waiting at the Johnston County Board of Elections…
