SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — On Friday, a Johnston County judge found that race played a significant role in the death penalty ...

A Johnston County judge ruled Friday that race was ... In a 120-page order, Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons also ruled that race was “a significant factor” in other death penalty ...

A South Carolina man who was part of a large drug trafficking organization (DTO) moving kilogram quantities of cocaine in the United States was sentenced to 78 months in prison. On ...

Rally in downtown Raleigh calls for Griffin concession in NC supreme court election ...

A box truck overturned along US Highway 70 near Selma on Wednesday, causing significant traffic delays in the westbound lanes. It's not known if anyone was injured. Several fire trucks were parked ...

The Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield is excited to announce the addition of “Wonderbooks” to its collection for ...

The Johnston County Board of Education is another step closer to filling a vacancy on the board. The seat was vacated when Ronald Johnson was convicted Friday of extortion and other crimes.

Najera and Tapia drove northbound on I-95 from Exit 107. They arrived at the scene with the Kenly Fire Department and Johnston County EMS. Contreras was pronounced dead at the scene. Klumpp was ...

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