News

Illegal DMT Lab Discovered During Johnston County Drug Raid

Illegal DMT Lab Discovered During Johnston County Drug Raid

Jul 23, 2026

BENSON, N.C. — A monthlong narcotics investigation led to the discovery of what authorities believe is only the fourth illegal DMT manufacturing lab ever seized in North Carolina. The Johnston…

Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June

Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June

Jul 23, 2026
Deputies Conduct Weeklong Sex Offender Compliance Operation Across Johnston County

Deputies Conduct Weeklong Sex Offender Compliance Operation Across Johnston County

Jul 23, 2026
OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County

OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County

Jul 23, 2026
Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Jul 23, 2026
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

Jul 23, 2026
Suspect Wanted After Burglaries At Three Smithfield Businesses

Suspect Wanted After Burglaries At Three Smithfield Businesses

Jul 22, 2026
Johnston County Under Flood Watch As 2 To 4 Inches Of Rain Forecast

Johnston County Under Flood Watch As 2 To 4 Inches Of Rain Forecast

Jul 22, 2026
Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence

Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence

Jul 22, 2026
Load More

Smithfield

OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County

OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County

Jul 23, 2026
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

Jul 23, 2026
Suspect Wanted After Burglaries At Three Smithfield Businesses

Suspect Wanted After Burglaries At Three Smithfield Businesses

Jul 22, 2026
Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery

Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery

Jul 22, 2026
Load More

Selma

Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence

Meth Trafficker Receives 70-93 Month Prison Sentence

Jul 22, 2026
Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery

Deputies Charge Smithfield Man In Armed Robbery

Jul 22, 2026
Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts

Local Police Officers Recognized By MADD For DWI Enforcement Efforts

Jul 20, 2026
Motorist Says Driver Brandished Gun During I-95 Road Rage Encounter

Motorist Says Driver Brandished Gun During I-95 Road Rage Encounter

Jul 20, 2026
Load More

Clayton

Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June

Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June

Jul 23, 2026
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

Jul 23, 2026
UPDATE: Clayton Moves Popsicles In The Park To July 30

UPDATE: Clayton Moves Popsicles In The Park To July 30

Jul 22, 2026
Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24

Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24

Jul 21, 2026
Load More

Schools

Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Dr. P.K. Vyas Continues Tradition Of Supporting Future Healthcare Workers

Jul 23, 2026
UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

UNC Health Johnston Scholarships Support 15 Students Pursuing Medical Careers

Jul 23, 2026
“Stronger Together” Takes Center Stage At JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference

“Stronger Together” Takes Center Stage At JCPS 2026 Leadership Conference

Jul 20, 2026
‘Campbell Has Lost A Giant’: Former Football Coach Dale Steele Dies

‘Campbell Has Lost A Giant’: Former Football Coach Dale Steele Dies

Jul 20, 2026
Load More

State

Bar Owners’ Complaints Could Play Role In Marquee NC Election

Bar Owners’ Complaints Could Play Role In Marquee NC Election

Jul 23, 2026
Hospital Market Needs More Competition

Hospital Market Needs More Competition

Jul 23, 2026
N.C. Education Lottery Sets New Record For Money Raised For Education

N.C. Education Lottery Sets New Record For Money Raised For Education

Jul 23, 2026
Federal Grant To Double Fertilizer Capacity At NC Facility

Federal Grant To Double Fertilizer Capacity At NC Facility

Jul 23, 2026
Load More

Trending now

Infant Suffers Critical Injuries At Unlicensed Smithfield Daycare, Police Say
Years In The Making, Johnston County’s First Regional Park Opens July 24
Former Dunn Housing Authority Director Sentenced To Prison For Stealing Taxpayer Funds
Woman Says Drug Deal Turned Into Robbery