Benson Planning Board Appointments
At the request of the Benson Town Board, Johnston County Commissioners approved the appointment of Sherry Lockamy and Joshua Hefner to the Benson Planning...
School Board Increases Field Of Candidates For Vacant Seat
Rawls and Tippett added to list of finalists after one candidate withdraws name SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public School (JCPS) Board...
A Legacy Of Farming Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
By Taylor ParrishGrowing up in the farming industry instilled a passion for agriculture in Ronnie Moore that he could never shake. Although his current...
Commissioners Approve Rezoning Cases
Johnston County Commissioners approved several rezoning cases during their February meeting. Mideast Materials LLC of Dunn won approval to rezone 134 acres out of a...
Johnston County, Four Oaks Awarded Coronavirus Grants
Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities$26.8 million in aid to rural North Carolina in COVID-19 response
RALEIGH – Nearly $27 million in grants has been...
State Auditor Finds A Bevy Of Unlicensed Providers Receive Medicaid Funds
By Johnny KampisCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — An audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office Thursday, Feb. 18, found the state Department of...
N.C. Cities Pass Nondiscrimination Ordinances Without Bathroom Policies
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Five years after House Bill 2 put North Carolina at the center of national controversy, cities in...
Picking Winners Is For Losers
By JOHN HOODRALEIGH — When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list. Don’t...
Senators Introduce Bill Increasing Attendance At High School Events
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican Senate lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the 100-person capacity limit at outdoor high...
You Decide: How Will A Higher Minimum Raise Affect Workers?
By Dr. Mike Walden
There is a proposal in Washington to more than double the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The increase would be...