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Senator Burr Visits Neuse Charter School
U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) visited Neuse Charter School in Smithfield on Tuesday. This is the second visit from a federal lawmaker to the school in less than four months. U.S. Representative David Rouzer visited the school last Fall. Burr…
County Approves $1.28 Million Loan For New Radios
Johnston County Commissioners have agreed to borrow $1.28 million to buy new radio equipment for the Johnston County 911 Center. Commissioners approved the equipment purchase at their December meeting but held off on funding the purchase until they had a…
Clayton Approves Controversial Hannah’s Creek Lot
Over a dozen residents from Hannah’s Creek subdivision in Clayton attended the Clayton Town Council meeting Monday night opposed to a request by a developer to use 1.5 acres, set aside as a common area, to develop into a building…
Four Oaks Bank Announces Changes To Executive Management Team
The Board of Directors of Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc., the holding company for Four Oaks Bank and Trust Company, has announced the appointment of Lisa S. Herring to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective Monday, January 4th. Ms. Herring…
Scout Honored For Signage Placed On Greenway
A Johnston County Boy Scout was recognized by Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod and the Clayton Town Council on Monday. Thomas Wright, 17, a member of Archer Lodge Troop #421 recently completed his Eagle Scout Project. Working with Clayton Parks and…
First Snowfall Of 2016
Some Johnston County residents saw their first snowfall of 2016 on Monday. Temperatures were well above freezing and there was no chance schools would be dismissed early. Large snowflakes started to fall in Clayton Monday afternoon then slowly spread eastward…
Braswell Delivers State Of The County Address
Tony Braswell, Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, delivered the annual State of the County Address at the commissioners monthly meeting held this morning in Smithfield. Braswell began by thanking his fellow Commissioners for the opportunity to serve…
Woman Found Dead Next To Car
An autopsy will be performed on a 43 year-old woman who was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound in Wayne County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of the shooting around 9:15am Saturday in the 3500 block of US…
Benson’s Got Talent Jan 22nd-23rd
The Benson Foundation for the Arts will showcase area talent at their annual show entitled Benson’s Got Talent. On Opening Night, Friday, January 22nd, there will be a total of 25 acts from comedy and magic to dance and music…
Elections Board Plans To Eliminate 6 Voting Precincts, Move 5 Others
The Johnston County Board of Elections has asked the State Board of Elections for permission to relocate 5 voting precincts in the county and consolidate 12 precinct locations into six just in time for the March 2016 elections. Leigh Anne…
