October 24, 2025
Princeton
Mike Rose Named New County Commissioner
SMITHFIELD – Following a 5-to-1 vote, Mike Rose of Princeton was appointed Monday night to fill out the unexpired term of District 3 Commissioner Richard D. Braswell. Rose, who currently…
WCC Announces Summer 2024 President’s & Dean’s Lists
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College has honored 105 students for outstanding academic achievement in the summer 2024 semester. The College recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place…
Guilty: Johnston County Commissioner Sentenced To Prison
Update 6:10pm – Johnston County Commissioners voted unanimously to begin the search to replace Richard D. Braswell, representing District 3. Commissioners will seek applications from the public to fill the…
Princeton Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 21
The Princeton Community Alliance presents the 2024 Princeton Fall Festival (previously Community Day) in Downtown Princeton Saturday, September 21 from 10am until 6pm. There will be numerous vendors, library book…
Princeton Awarded The Largest Grant In Town History
PRINCETON – The Town of Princeton was recently awarded the largest grant in town history. A $10,560,000 grant from USDA will help pay for a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The…
JCSO Searching For Stolen ATV’s, Dirt Bikes
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in a larceny investigation. On July 30 around 4:00am, several items were taken from a residence on Rains Crossroads Road…
Read To Grow Hosts 11 ‘Paws For Reading’ Events During National Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the week of July 15th, Read to Grow Johnston County celebrated National Summer Learning Week by hosting their Paws for Reading events for the fourth consecutive…
WCC Announces Spring 2024 President’s And Dean’s Lists
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has honored 307 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2024 semester. The College recognizes the students named below as having earned a…
Deacon Jones Auto Group Donates Vehicle To Princeton Police Department
PRINCETON – Deacon Jones Auto Group has donated a vehicle to the Princeton Police Department. Deacon Jones Auto Group CEO Ken Jones and the Jones family recently heard about the…
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning throughout the summer to ensure they…
Video: Princeton Police Investigating Car Break-Ins
PRINCETON – Princeton Police are investigating several car break-ins. They occurred between 1:00 – 2:00am Sunday in the Eagle’s Crest subdivision. Police believe there were two suspects involved. Police Chief…
Suspect Wanted For Rash Of Car Break-Ins
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rash of car break-ins. Approximately seven vehicles were entered in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 12 in the…
