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Hester
Johnston saw growth at rapid clip in 2018
SMITHFIELD — For Johnston County, 2018 was a year of significant growth and 2019 looks to be bright as well. “I think we had many ‘highlights’ in 2018, from economic development … more
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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Warm, wet start to New Year in eastern North Carolina
Expect a warm start to 2019 with the possibility of rain to ring in the New Year overnight Monday into Tuesday, Albert Thomas Jr. says in this week's extended installment of The Wilson Times … more
Sledge
Police seek teen missing from Bojangles' in Selma
SELMA — Authorities are searching for a teenage girl reported missing from the Bojangles' restaurant where she works. The N.C. Center for Missing Persons issued a Silver Alert for … more
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Fake news story about murder goes viral
SMITHFIELD — “Fake news” became a local concern last week when a false story about a make-believe Smithfield murder went viral on the internet Dec. 17. The gruesome story, “Butcher charged … more
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Johnston schools included in school breakfast initiative
Johnston County Public Schools has qualified for a new grant program that will help expand school breakfast access in 10 North Carolina school districts. As part of the 2018-19 Breakfast After the … more
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$10K grants available to 16 young volunteers
Wireless carrier U.S. Cellular will recognize children and teens making a difference in their communities and is accepting nominations throughout eastern North Carolina. The company plans to make … more
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Gingerbread house draws crowd at Johnston Health
SMITHFIELD — Every year at the Tree of Light ceremony for the State Employees’ Credit Union Hospice House, Lynne Bigness debuts a whimsical creation that always wows. Her gingerbread house sits … more
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Smithfield Police Chief Keith Powell started with the department in 1994 and became chief in October 2016.
Opioid abuse an ongoing problem in Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — Among many problems facing law enforcement, Smithfield Police Chief Keith Powell says opiod abuse is an ongoing issue. “The pills are so readily available,” said Powell. “Some … more
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Community Calendar for the week of December 26, 2018
KENLY — Southern Heritage will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 at Hickory Cross Gospel Center, 3713 Hickory Cross Crossroads. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. For more … more
Rodriguez-Molina
Johnston County man faces child rape charges
SMITHFIELD — Sheriff’s deputies have charged a 31-year-old man with raping a preteen girl. The victim, who is related to the suspect, is pregnant, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s … more
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From left to right, Quinten McCain of Four Oaks, Darius Ferrell of Wendell and Joshua Williams are pictured with Donnie Hines, N.C. Transportation Maintenance Council president, and Luther Daniels, Eastern Chapter council secretary.
Community college students receive toolboxes, scholarships
SMITHFIELD — The Eastern Chapter of the North Carolina Transportation Maintenance Council recently awarded toolboxes, tool sets, gift cards, and other prizes valued at more than $17,000 to 29 … more
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Three Johnston County Public Schools exceptional children teachers received more than $400 each through the Knights of Columbus' Operation LAMB program on Dec. 19. Pictured in the front row from left are Knights of Columbus member Marcel Pepin, West Smithfield teacher Alishia George, Pine Level Elementary teacher Sandy Farmer, Selma Elementary teacher Lalita Ragland and Operation LAMB Director Will Sanders. In the back row from left are Knights of Columbus Secretary Dave Bacon, Knights of Columbus Warden Joseph Evans, Knights of Columbus member Kevin Pilotte and Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight Tony Ortiz.
3 teachers receive Knights of Columbus donations
SMITHFIELD — Three exceptional children teachers in classrooms across Johnston County received more than $400 each through the Knights of Columbus’ Operation LAMB program, which is organized by … more
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Bullock
Couple accused of stealing Johnston patrol car
BENSON — Johnston County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Benson couple and charged them stealing a patrol car. Capt. Jeff Caldwell said the theft happened when deputies responded to a 12:12 p.m. … more
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Traffic is shown using the newly completed northbound on-ramp at Bagley Road to access Interstate 95.
Closure-plagued businesses cheer reopened I-95 on-ramp
KENLY — The Interstate 95 North on-ramp at Exit 95 on Bagley Road reopened Dec. 14 after a bridge construction project resulted in three years of on-again, off-again closures. “It is a … more
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Carmody
Deputies capture Smithfield murder suspect
SMITHFIELD — Detectives have arrested a suspect in a man’s killing following a countywide manhunt on Dec. 18. Johnston County sheriff’s deputies were called to an assault at 1516 Braswell … more
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Posing for a group photo last week following their visit to Pine Level Elementary School to deliver Christmas gifts were FCCLA members in the front row, from left, Cheyenne Strickland, Emma Cahall, Cami Crocker, Jennifer Hudson, Xiomara Rodriguez, (Santa), Shelby Crocker and Adrienne Adkins. In the back row from left are Alexus Toler, Mckenzie Leigh, Kaylyn Boswell, MacKenzie Futch, Chelsey Meza, Chassidy Hodge, Heidi Huddleston, Sabrina Medlin, Katherine Hales, Estela Perez-Mendoza, Joanna Resendiz and Valeria Alvarez.
North Johnston students deliver holiday cheer
PINE LEVEL — The North Johnston High School chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America made a special visit last week to Pine Level Elementary School in order to present Christmas … more
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A group gathered at the Grifols plant in Clayton on Dec. 18 as the company celebrated its partnership with Liberia to combat Ebola.
Grifols partners with Liberian government to combat Ebola virus
CLAYTON — Grifols began purifying the first batch of plasma from healthy Liberian Ebola survivors at its Clayton plant on Dec. 18. The plasma will be used to produce potential treatment for … more
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Brook Myers, left, and Doyle Woodall volunteer at the Generosity Feeds event to package meals for families in need in the Smithfield-Selma community.
Schools, community team up to feed hungry
SMITHFIELD — Hundreds of volunteers gathered Dec. 15 to package more than 18,000 meals to fight childhood hunger in the Smithfield-Selma community for the Generosity Feeds event. More than 400 … more
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Community college families receive special Christmas gifts
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College’s basic skills staff and J&M Auction in Smithfield brought lots of smiles to faces and joy in hearts week when they handed out toys, blankets and coats … more
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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Plenty of sunshine, seasonal temps in store for Christmas week
Instead of a white Christmas, the greater Wilson area will enjoy a bright Christmas. Plenty of sunshine is in the seven-day forecast with Old Man Winter leaving the snow behind and bringing just … more
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