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County To Auction 21 Surplus Vehicles
Johnston County Commissioners have approved the surplus and auction of 21 vehicles. Sheriff Steve Bizzell received approval to sale 19 Ford Crown Victorias with mileage ranging from 117,282 to 159,762. Bizzell told commissioners the vehicles are all in need of…
Micro Fire Department Receives Tax Exempt Loan
The Micro Fire Department has received approval from Johnston County Commissioners to refinance the loan on their fire station. The Board granted the department tax exempt loan status so they can borrow up to $600,000 from KS Bank to refinance…
DOT Identifies 540 Preferred Alternative
The official preferred alternative selection is still scheduled for the spring. The NC Department of Transportation will recommend “Detailed Study Alternative 2” as the preferred alternative for the Complete 540 project to federal and state agency officials later this month.…
Restaurant Damaged By Fire
A fire damaged a restaurant building near Downtown Selma Tuesday afternoon. Just before 2:00 pm, the fire was reported at Alondra’s Restaurant on Pollock Street (US 301) near Noble Street. The Selma and Smithfield Fire Departments responded to the scene…
Johnston County Actor Starring In Newly Released Film
A Johnston County resident is featured in a film being released Tuesday called “Blue Mountain State: Rise of Thadland.” Set to premier on digital HD and video on demand, the Kickstarter funded comedy film features the original cast from the…
Arrest Made In Bank Robbery
An arrest has been made in the robbery of the Garner Station Boulevard branch of Four Oaks Bank and Trust Company. Jamie Truette Smith, 27, of Raleigh was arrested Friday in Lebanon, New Hampshire after fleeing from authorities in North…
One Person Killed In 3 Car Collision
The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal three car accident Monday night near Garner. It happened at 6:30pm on White Oak Road near I-40. A vehicle driven by 79 year-old Henry Munday of Garner was traveling north on White Oak…
Motorcyclist Injured On US70
A motorcycle driver was hospitalized Monday after he was forced to lay down his bike and slide across US 70 after someone turned in front of him. It happened just after 3 pm Monday in front of a business complex…
Dates, Changes Announced For Clayton Concert Series
Dates have been announced for the 2016 Downtown Development Association Town Square Concert Series. Monday night, the Clayton Town Council unanimously approved the show dates and agreed to allow for several charges this season. The concert dates are: May 20th,…
Clayton High Teacher Honored
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has recognized Ann Meigs as their January SUPER STAR Teacher of the Month. SUPER STAR teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity and motivation of their students and show a high level of…
