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School Bus Safety To Be Focal Point During Operation Stop Arm
In support of Operation Stop Arm week the NC Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm violations and other traffic violations in and around school zones. The operation will be conducted from6:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19 through Friday,…
Tim Hughes – Much More Than A Parade Grand Marshal
No one was more disappointed the Selma Railroad Days festival was cancelled the first weekend in October than Tim Hughes. Hughes had been selected to be the Grand Marshal of the Saturday morning parade through Downtown Selma. Thanks to Selma…
Eagle Scout Recognized
Eagle Scout Garrett Donald Lutz (centered), son of Sean and Jacki Russell of Raleigh, was presented the Eagle Scout Good Citizenship Award from Eagle Scout Coordinator Lewis W. Rice III of the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment on…
DOT To Replace Two I-95 Bridges
The NC Department of Transportation will spend an estimated $12.5 million to replace two bridges on Interstate 95 in Johnston County next year. The DOT will award bid this Fall for replacement of both the north and southbound bridges over…
Edwards Family Celebrating 66th Anniversary In Grocery Business
The Edwards Family is celebrating their 66th year in the grocery business. The celebration will end on October 31st. The business was founded by Joe S. Edwards in Princeton. The business was named in honor of a grandfather, Vine Edwards,…
DOT Will Lower Speed Limit In Front Of School
The Department of Transportation will be lowering the speed limit in front of a local elementary school. The DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 55mph to 45mph in front of River Dell Elementary School on Buffalo Road. The…
Mayor Breaks Tie Vote On Controversial Rezoning
Smithfield Mayor John Lampe had to break a tie vote between the Smithfield Town Council on a rezoning request for one-tenth of an acre of land. The Council deadlocked 3-to-3 on whether to rezone a 0.113 acre tract of lane…
Legacy Of FDR To Be Remembered On 70th Anniversary Of His Death
Monday, October 19th will mark the 70th anniversary of the death of President Franklin. D. Roosevelt. In recognition of the anniversary, the Johnston County Heritage Center and the Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum will hold their Fall Heritage MondayLecture…
Abby Stephens Takes The Stage October 20
Benson native Abby Stephens has been chosen to open for a breast cancer awareness and celebration of women event on October 20th at the A.J. Fletcher Theater in Raleigh. This event is hosted by 93.9 Radio and Amy from the…
Men’s Amateur Golf Championship
The fifth annual Johnston County Men’s Amateur Golf Championship was held October 9-11 at the Neuse Golf Club in Clayton. The tournament had originally been scheduled for September 25-27 but had to be postponed due to the weather. The winners…
