Thanks to a technology upgrade, Johnston County residents can text 911 for help instead of calling. For most emergencies, it will still make more sense to talk to a dispatcher the old-fashioned ...

One of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina is about to become a leader in 911 technology. On Thursday, Johnston County becomes the first in the country to start using a high-tech ...

“My staff can’t go home and work,” Assistant Director Brett Renfrow, Johnston County 911 Call Center said. These first first responders are doing their best. Their call center, located in ...

On Sunday at 9:24 p.m. a flash flood warning was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Johnston County.

A Four Oaks area home sustained significant fire damage. Shortly before 11:00am Friday, fire units from Four Oaks, Elevation, ...

Johnston County Emergency Services is reporting nine times more COVID-19-related calls, from an average of one a day about two months ago, to an average of nine a day in the last 15 days.