SMITHFIELD – UNC Health Johnston announced Thursday it has won approval from the state to add 12 beds at its hospital in Clayton. In August, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...

WILSON’S MILLS – An unknown petroleum based liquid was discovered on Wilson’s Mills Road, early Tuesday morning. Around 5:30am, a caller reported an approximate two mile long line of the foul-smelling ...

SMITHFIELD – Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could create additional flooding on Friday as we feel the impacts from Hurricane Helene. Even before the rain associated with Hurricane Helene ...

RALEIGH – North Carolina’s longest tradition is just around the corner – the N.C. State Fair. This weekend will be the last weekend for the flea market before the fairgrounds close to the public to ...

ARCHER LODGE – Cleanup crews had their hands full Tuesday evening after a fully loaded garbage truck overturned on Medlin Road, between Riverwood and Archer Lodge. The driver of the large truck ...

SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating an early morning traffic accident that caused extensive property damage. Contributed Photo Around 12:27am today (Friday), police responded to a single vehicle ...

As election season approaches, Johnston County officials want to remind all political candidates and campaign teams to follow ...

About Widow’s Benefits vs. Benefits from my Ex-spouse Dear Rusty: In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits.

SMITHFIELD – On Firiday, the Johnston County Board of Elections began contacting 338 voters who, due to a human processing error, will likely receive two absentee ballot packets in the mail in the ...

WILSON’S MILLS – The westbound lanes of the new US 70 bridge over Wilson’s Mills Road are now open. Workers were shown Monday afternoon preparing new traffic lights for the exit ramp which will ...

RALEIGH – The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund recently awarded $18.2 million to protect working farms and forests, support county farmland preservation efforts and ...

(L-R) Retiring UMO Trustee Kim Quinn, UMO Board Chair Don Lassiter, UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom, and Retiring Board Chair Earl Worley. Not pictured: Carolyn Jernigan MOUNT OLIVE – Following its ...