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Selma Churches Cater To Special Needs Worshippers
Selma Presbyterian Church and Good Samaritan United Church of Christ are partnering to offer new services to families with special needs. Both churches, which are co-located at 306 N. Pollock St in Selma, saw an opportunity to minister to a…
Fire Destroys Mobile Home
The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the cause of a fire that destroyed a mobile home. The blaze was reported just before 4:00am Saturday on Ridge Road in western Johnston County. A singlewide mobile home, owned and…
Poll: NC Parents Want More School Choices
A new Civitas poll finds that overall, parents want to be able to choose the education that they believe is the best fit for their children. A strong majority of participants, 62 percent, say that if they could, they would…
Swartz Announces Bid For School Board
On Wednesday, Chip Swartz announced his intention to run for a seat on the Johnston County School Board in 2016. Swartz is the business manager of a Raleigh law firm and his wife of 19 years, Jennifer, is a high…
Watch Out For Higher Prices On Black Friday
With all of the holiday craziness and Black Friday frenzy, a report by CardHub suggests you may not always be getting the best prices while shopping on Black Friday. The report estimates 17 percent of items will actually be more…
North Carolina Highway Patrol Participates In N.C. Interstate Challenge Campaign
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program will be joining forces with local law enforcement agencies from across the state by participating in the N.C. Interstate Challenge Campaign. This campaign will focus special attention…
Thanksgiving Travel: Know Before You Go and Save Time, Money
As families travel over the river and through the woods for Thanksgiving celebrations, the NC Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities on major routes across the state to help make their trips a little smoother. By avoiding…
Submit Soil Samples By Monday To Avoid Peak-Season Fees
With harvest nearing completion, growers and some home gardeners are likely beginning to think about taking soil samples to prepare for the next growing season. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds growers that samples submitted by Monday,…
Son To Run For Commissioners Seat Being Vacated By Father
On Monday, DeVan Barbour III, Vice Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners announced he would not seek re-election in 2016. On Tuesday, his son, DeVan Barbour IV announced he would seek the District 4 seat his father has…
Sawrey Announces Bid For NC Senate
Johnston County attorney Benton Sawrey has announced his candidacy for the NC State Senate. Sawrey, a Republican, announced Monday he will run for the 11th District seat currently held by Senator Buck Newton who is seeking the NC Attorney General’s…
