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Johnston County Budget Approved; Property Tax Rate Reduced By One Cent

Johnston County Budget Approved; Property Tax Rate Reduced By One Cent

Jun 16, 2026

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County commissioners approved a $434.9 million budget Monday night that fully funds requests from Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College, adds new public safety…

Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey

Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey

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Free Shred Event Set For June 20 In Smithfield

Free Shred Event Set For June 20 In Smithfield

Jun 16, 2026
Social Security: The Mystery Of Spousal Benefits

Social Security: The Mystery Of Spousal Benefits

Jun 16, 2026
Johnston County Truck Driver Wins $138,239 Jackpot Haul

Johnston County Truck Driver Wins $138,239 Jackpot Haul

Jun 15, 2026
Life Is Sweeter For The Sullivans

Life Is Sweeter For The Sullivans

Jun 15, 2026
Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration

Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration

Jun 15, 2026
South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship

South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship

Jun 15, 2026
Four Oaks Man Loses Thousands In Phone Scam

Four Oaks Man Loses Thousands In Phone Scam

Jun 15, 2026
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Smithfield

Free Shred Event Set For June 20 In Smithfield

Free Shred Event Set For June 20 In Smithfield

Jun 16, 2026
Johnston Commissioners To Consider Budget Adoption, Development Study At Monday Meeting

Johnston Commissioners To Consider Budget Adoption, Development Study At Monday Meeting

Jun 14, 2026
Smithfield Resident Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash

Smithfield Resident Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash

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Smithfield Signature Fresh Market Moving To More Visible Downtown Location

Smithfield Signature Fresh Market Moving To More Visible Downtown Location

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Selma

Duke Life Flight Helicopter To Land At Eastfield During Community Safety Event Saturday

Duke Life Flight Helicopter To Land At Eastfield During Community Safety Event Saturday

Jun 12, 2026
26-Year-Old Killed In US 70 Crash Involving NCDOT Truck

26-Year-Old Killed In US 70 Crash Involving NCDOT Truck

Jun 11, 2026
Selma Man Accused Of Causing Damage Inside County Jail

Selma Man Accused Of Causing Damage Inside County Jail

Jun 11, 2026
Authorities Seek Leads After Copper Stolen From Solar Facilities

Authorities Seek Leads After Copper Stolen From Solar Facilities

Jun 11, 2026
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Clayton

Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey

Happy Birthday, Sara Beth: Clayton Girl Continues Inspiring Others Through Cancer Journey

Jun 16, 2026
Johnston County Truck Driver Wins $138,239 Jackpot Haul

Johnston County Truck Driver Wins $138,239 Jackpot Haul

Jun 15, 2026
Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration

Clayton Honors Juneteenth Through Learning And Celebration

Jun 15, 2026
Motorcycle Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash

Motorcycle Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash

Jun 14, 2026
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Schools

South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship

South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship

Jun 15, 2026
Johnston County Students Earn State Fair Livestock Scholarships

Johnston County Students Earn State Fair Livestock Scholarships

Jun 10, 2026
West Johnston High Fourth-Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll

West Johnston High Fourth-Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll

Jun 10, 2026
JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program

JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program

Jun 6, 2026
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State

NC School District Pays $95K After Censoring Student’s Charlie Kirk Tribute

NC School District Pays $95K After Censoring Student’s Charlie Kirk Tribute

Jun 15, 2026
Governor Stein Celebrates JetZero Groundbreaking To Launch Greensboro Airplane Maker’s 14,500-Job Project

Governor Stein Celebrates JetZero Groundbreaking To Launch Greensboro Airplane Maker’s 14,500-Job Project

Jun 15, 2026
New Roundabout Coming To Franklin County

New Roundabout Coming To Franklin County

Jun 15, 2026
Fighting Fraud Is A High Priority

Fighting Fraud Is A High Priority

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