Johnston County News Hub

Urgent Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Flash Flood Warning: Johnston and Wake counties were placed under a flash flood warning Monday night until 10:30 p.m....

Duke Energy's proposed 11% rate increase, now facing expert hearings during peak summer demand, would directly raise electricity costs for North...

Governor Stein signed bills Monday advancing public safety reforms and easing housing rules.

• Jaleeyah’s Law lowers thresholds for gang charges after...

Ongoing drought and heat are hitting Johnston County residents across multiple fronts.

• Fewer fireflies: Populations are substantially down as dry...

JOCO WORKS WOW 2026 connects Johnston County 8th graders with local employers through real-world simulations and interactive exhibits.

• Dates &...

Johnston County deputies executed a narcotics search warrant near Newton Grove after a two-month investigation, arresting seven people and seizing...

• $1.5M Golden LEAF grant funds 12,000-square-foot expansion of Johnston Community College's Workforce Development Center in Clayton.
• Expansion will...

I-95 northbound near Exit 107 in Kenly closed Monday afternoon after a truck fire, with smoke visible on traffic cameras and backups affecting both directions until reopening around 3:30 p.m.

Public Safety Developments

• 🔥 Death Investigation in Clayton: Police are investigating after a person was found dead inside a vehicle in the...

North Carolina communities are expanding opposition to data centers by rejecting the AI technology they power, citing high energy and water use plus...

Two Sunday reports on a death in a Clayton vehicle parking lot show minor discrepancies on location while stressing limited details.

• One account...

Johnston County faces a dual threat this week from extreme heat and elevated fire risk.

• Blistering heat brings a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m....

Johnston County pride takes center stage as the 12U All-Stars open the North Carolina state softball tournament Monday night in Archer Lodge, riding a dominant 61-0 district run.

A person is recovering after being hit by an SUV near East Lizzie and Spindale streets around 6 p.m.

Funding Opportunities

• 🔥 NCCF Grants: Charitable organizations in Johnston County are eligible to apply for $500,000 in grants from the Louise...

Johnston County nonprofits focused on education, health, or human services can apply for $25,000–$50,000 grants from the $500,000 NCCF endowment.
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Selma lights up downtown for a patriotic July 4th celebration.

• Fireworks launch at 9:15 PM from S. Raiford St. near the railroad tracks
• Temporary...

Record heat is forcing adjustments to Triangle July 4th celebrations while spiking fire danger for Johnston County residents.

• Garner scaled back...

Smithfield Signature Fresh Market returns July 11 from 8am-noon.

• Shop seasonal produce, meats, flowers, and handmade goods
• Support local growers downtown beside Town Hall

North Carolina's new state budget delivers insufficient 3% pay raises against 5.33% inflation for state employees and teachers while funding a...