2017
Landowner’s Rights Versus Subdivision Developer Highlighted In Rezoning Case
Should a landowner be able to use his land as he wishes or should an adjacent landowner and subdivision developers concerns trump his rights? The issue played out during a…
Miss North Carolina 2017 Visits Johnston County
Miss North Carolina Victoria Huggins was a guest on WTSB Radio Monday. Victoria, a native of Robeson County, was crowned the 80th Miss North Carolina in June 2017. She competed for…
Smithfield Hires New Planning Director
The Town of Smithfield has announced the hiring of Stephen Wensman, RLA/AICP as Planning Director. Stephen hails from St. Paul, Minnesota where he was Planning Director for a fast-growing suburb…
Bass Completes Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevion A. Bass graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that…
Lee Jackson Appointed County Commissioner
Exactly two weeks after criminal charges were dropped against Smithfield businessman Lee Jackson, the local accountant was appointed today (Monday) to a vacant seat on the Johnston County Board of…
Democrats Outvote Republicans In Early Voting
One stop early voting for the 2017 municipal elections in Johnston County ended on Saturday. Voters can still cast a ballot on Election Day tomorrow – Tuesday, November 7th – in towns across Johnston County.…
Benson Celebrates Veteran’s Day With Parade, Lunch In Singing Grove
The Town of Benson held its Veteran’s Day celebration on Saturday, welcoming a crowd to the Singing Grove to enjoy a parade and lunch. Slightly overcast skies kept the air cool…
Threat Of Violence On School Campus ‘Not Credible’
Johnston County authorities announced Monday an online threat of violence at a Johnston County public school was ‘not credible.’ Sunday night around 7:15pm, a social media post was reportedly found indicating a student may…
Former NFL Players Use Strength To Motivate Students
John Jacobs Next Generation Power Force inspired students to follow their dreams during a special presentation recently at several Johnston County Public Schools. The Next Generation Power Force is a…
New US 70 Interchange Near Smithfield To Open Monday
Beginning Monday, travelers on US 70 east of Smithfield will encounter changes that improve the safety and flow of traffic. The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to open on Monday, Nov.…
River Dell Teacher Named A Super Star
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has selected Jessica Merrall as our Super Star Teacher of the Month. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity and motivation…
Students Find Innovative Uses For Pumpkins
The kindergarten classes at Powhatan Elementary learned tons of conventional and unconventional uses for the fall favorite, the pumpkin. The activities and lessons surrounding the pumpkin were part of the…
