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Latest Poll Shows Backing For NC Bond Vote
A new Civitas Poll shows that a majority of likely Democratic voters and a plurality of likely Republican voters support the $2 billion infrastructure referendum on the March 15th ballot. The bond proposal gained high levels of support in both…
Fire Destroys Barn, Cars
Four Johnston County fire departments responded to a large fire Tuesday afternoon containing the blaze before it reached a residence. Just before 1:00 pm, a large barn caught fire in the 1000 block of Strickland’s Crossroads Road, outside of Four…
I-95 Bridge Replacements To Begin This Spring
The NC Department of Transportation has awarded a $12.9 million contract to Fred Smith Company for the replacement of two bridges on I-95 in Johnston County. The north and southbound bridges over the Little River, located just north of Exit…
School Board Disagrees About Found Money
Harnett County School Board members disagreed Thursday night on how to spend money that may be recovered from a lawsuit. School Board Chairman Bill Morris said the board may receive funds from what he called “a new source of revenue.” …
Benson Chamber Preview
John Wood will become the next Benson Area Chamber of Commerce chairman this year. Mr. Wood, who is city executive at Four Oaks Bank in Benson, will begin his role Thursday night at the chamber’s annual banquet when 2015 chairman…
Bag Containing $5,000 In Cash Stolen
Smithfield Police are looking for a beach bag containing $5,000 in cash. The bag was reportedly left behind by a patron at the Holiday Inn on South Equity Drive over-the-weekend. A Canadian woman mistakenly left the bag behind after checking…
Second School Break-In Reported
For the second time within a week, a Johnston County school has been broken into. Between Friday and Saturday afternoon, someone broke into the maintenance shed and concession stand at Corinth Holders High School on Applewhite Road. A John Deere…
NC Tobacco Growers To Vote Wednesday On Export Assessment
Funds would support export promotion Flue-cured tobacco growers in North Carolina will have a chance to vote on Wednesday, January 27th on whether to continue their self-assessment to support export promotion and expansion programs conducted by Tobacco Associates for the…
Winter Storm Leaves Its Mark
Duke Energy crews spent Monday continuing to restore power to homes across Johnston County. Ice accumulations on trees and power lines resulted in nearly 30,000 power outages across Johnston County. As of Monday afternoon, that number was less than 1,600. …
Ellmers Wins Bet With Arizona Lawmakers Over Panthers Game
The Carolina Panthers are headed to the Super Bowl for just the second time in franchise history. Cam Newton led the Panthers to a decisive 49-15 rout of the Arizona Cardinals to claim the NFC championship Sunday night. Second District…
