2017
Best Deals On Back Friday: Books, Movies, Music
A new study by WalletHub shows that some items will be more expensive on Black Friday than at other times of the year. But there are more bargains than ever before this…
West Johnson SADD Club Wins Chapter Of The Year
The West Johnston High Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club took home top honors at the annual NC State SADD Conference last weekend. The club was named the North Carolina…
Happy Thanksgiving
A Look Back To 1899 in Johnston County. Thanksgiving Church outside of Selma was founded 118 years ago on Thanksgiving Day 1899. Originally contributed by Carter Rabil in 2014 Photo…
Town Council Divided On Donations To 3 Local Schools
At the Smithfield Town Council meeting on Nov. 14th, three Smithfield public schools requested a total of $3,000 from the Town to fund different projects. The council approved spending the…
32 Major Subdivisions Approved So Far This Year
Johnston County planners have approved more subdivisions during the first 10 months of 2017 than in all of 2016. Planning Director Berry Gray told Johnston County Commissioners this month than…
Bentonville Fire Department Loan
The Bentonville Volunteer Fire Department has received approval to borrow funds to purchase a new fire engine. The department has been planning and saving for the purchase of a 2017…
Landowner Wins Approval Over Protests By Neighbors, School Employees
A Corinth Holders couple has won approval to rezone their property despite strong protests from residents in an adjacent subdivision and a number of employees at Corinth Holders Elementary School.…
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash Near His Home
A motorcyclist was killed in a single vehicle accident Tuesday night in Johnston County. The collision was reported just after 10:00pm on Old Fairground Road near Zack’s Mill Road outside of Benson. Troopers said…
Highway Patrol Encourages Motorist To Drive Safe This Holiday Season
With one of the busiest travel times of the year on North Carolina roadways approaching, the State Highway Patrol wants all motorists to focus on safety. AAA reports that approximately…
House Fire Being Treated As Suspicious
A house fire this week in Smithfield is now being treated as possible arson. Smithfield Police, the Smithfield Fire Department and the Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office are jointly investigating…
Clayton Launches Economic And Community Development Office
After 7 years leading the Town of Clayton’s Planning Department, David DeYoung is now stepping into Clayton’s newest role – Director of Economic and Community Development. He will start in…
Benson Recognizes Rural Health Day
The Town of Benson recognized last Thursday Nov. 16th as National Rural Health Day with an official proclamation and dedication at Benson Area Medical Center. Mayor William Massengill, who is…
