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Princeton Resident Named NC Farmer Of The Year
By Laura Crosio Local farmer Danny Kornegay has been named the 2015 North Carolina winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award. He joins nine other state winners as finalist for the prize. The Princeton-area farmer…
DOT Converting NC 42/NC 39 Intersection To All-Way Stop
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the N.C. Department of Transportation will make improvements to the intersection of N.C. 42 and N.C. 39 between Clayton and Wilson to enhance safety for drivers traveling in this area of Johnston County. This intersection is…
Plans Announced For New Neuse River Boat Ramp
Boaters who use the boat ramp at the Smithfield Town Commons to access the Neuse River will be glad to know a new ramp is in the works. Officials with NC Wildlife recently met with Smithfield town leaders to discuss…
Town Of Selma To Apply For $1.15 Million Grant
The Town of Selma will be seeking a $1.15 million Community Development Block Grant. Town officials are seeking the funds to extend sewer lines to Rick’s Mobile Home Park on Ricks Road plus improvements to a pumping station. The project…
Lane Reduction And Shift On US 70 West Begins Wednesday
Work part of U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass construction Beginning Wednesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation will reduce U.S. 70 West in Goldsboro to one lane at the tie-in for the western section of the U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass, located just…
Shooting At Apartment Complex Under Investigation
No injuries were reported in an overnight shooting at the Redwood Village apartment complex in Selma. Selma Police and Johnston County deputies responded to the scene after multiple 911 calls about shots being fired around 9:25pm Monday. Officers arrived and…
New Athletic Director Named
South Johnston High’s assistant boys basketball coach Brody Massengill has been named the school’s new athletic director. “I was born and raised in the Trojan community. As a former athlete of South Johnston, I am a product of great coaches…
Dion Pride, Son Of Charlie Pride, To Appear Wednesday On WTSB
WTSB Radio will have son of country music legend Charley Pride, Dion Pride on the air with Carl Lamm on Wednesday, September 9th at 3:15 pm. Tune in to hear how it was growing up being the son of one…
Postal Clerk Surprised With First Caught Ya Doing Good Award
When was the last time you had a truly great customer experience? If you’ve been inside the Benson Post Office in the last 8 years, chances are you may have had a great customer experience when talking to Corinne Manes.…
Locally Owned Company To Add 35 Jobs At New Location
A locally owned specialty contractor will be merging three locations into their new headquarters in Smithfield next year. Atlantic Resources Inc. (ARI) was started in 2010 by Brian and Tonya Barefoot of Benson. The company currently employs 25 workers at…
