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State Lifts Ban On Poultry Shows And Sales
NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced the suspension of live poultry shows and sales has been lifted, a week earlier than when the ban was set to expire. Troxler also released the registration requirements for small flock owners. “I…
Town May Buy More Land To Expand Community Park
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department wants more land to expand the Smithfield Community Park on Booker Dairy Road. Director Gary Johnson appeared before members of the Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday asking the board to consider applying for a…
New Housing Starts Up 23 Percent In 2015
2015 was a good year for the building industry in Johnston County. A total of 1,134 new housing permits were issued to builders last year, up from 926 in 2014, an increase of 23 percent. In 2013, 834 new home…
Counterfeit $100 Bills Passed At Six Businesses
Smithfield Police are asking merchants to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. One person attempted to pass counterfeit $100 bills at 6 businesses in the Smithfield Crossings area off Industrial Park Drive on Wednesday. The suspect, a young black…
Barker-Lane Stadium Ranks 16th Best In College Football
Buies Creek – Campbell’s Barker-Lane Stadium has again been ranked among the best in FCS College Football. Stadium Journey rated the home of the Camels No. 16 of 125 FCS stadiums. Barker-Lane Stadium, the home of the Camels’ football program…
Soggy Soybeans Impact Local Growers
Less than stellar yields put sizable dent in area soybean prices Farmers in the area are still feeling the effects of extreme rains in late 2015. In September and October, it was reported recent harvests of soybeans, sweet potatoes, cotton…
Macon Selected For Benson Police Trainee Program
Over the course of the last several months, a pilot program was established at the Benson Police Department, to select a qualified candidate to attend the NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, and employ them both during and after the…
Credit Cards Stolen From Hospital
Two women are being sought by authorities after they allegedly rang up charges on credit cards stolen from Johnston Health in Clayton. On December 18th, a wallet was reported stolen from the hospital. Credit cards inside the wallet were later…
Fire Truck, Police SUV Purchases Approved
The Smithfield Town Council has approved the purchase of a new fire truck and two new police SUV’s. The council approved the purchase of a 2017 Smeal fire engine at a cost of $490,000. The engine will replace a 24…
27 Presidential Candidates Names To Appear On NC Primary Ballot
The State Board of Elections announced Tuesday that 27 presidential candidates will appear on North Carolina’s presidential primary ballot. The North Carolina presidential primary will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. “We encourage every eligible voter to participate in…
