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Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Monday
Join other participants for the 2015 Elder Abuse Awareness Walk at the Smithfield Town Commons on Monday, June 15th. The event will take place at the Town Commons, directly behind the Neuse Little Theater, on the Buffalo Creek Greenway Did…
Johnston County Girl Scouts Participate In Animal Rescue Service Project
Girl Scout Troop 1126 from Johnston County has devoted one of their major community service projects to the Ruf Creek Ranch Animal Rescue and Adoption Center in Smithfield. The Girl Scouts in Troop 1126 all share a love of animals…
Four Oaks Approves $2.2 Million Budget
The Four Oaks Town Council adopted the proposed $2.2 million budget for fiscal year 2015-16 during the town’s regular council meeting this week. The budget represented an $84,906 increase from the current year’s budget, totaling $2,245,081. This incorporated a $1.4…
15 Injured When Church Van Flips On I-40
A church van overturned on Interstate 40 near Benson around 8:45am Saturday, injuring 15 people. The accident involved a van from the Holy Ground Place Temple in Raleigh. The van was traveling eastbound when it apparently went into the median…
JCS Names 2015 Custodian Of The Year
Jaycee Hines, head custodian at Riverwood Elementary School, has been named the 2015 Johnston County Schools’ Custodian of the Year. He was officially recognized among his colleagues during the annual Sparkle Awards Ceremony held in Smithfield. Hines, who was…
New Principals Named At Several Area Schools
The Johnston County School Board approved a number of personnel changes during a closed session at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Kristina Benson was named principal at West Clayton Elementary, Andrea Jones principal at Wilson’s Mills Elementary, Kathy Parrish principal at…
Motorcyclist Killed In Head On Collision While Fleeing From Trooper
A motorcyclist died in a collision with a pickup truck while trying to flee from Highway Patrol trooper Thursday night. The chase began around 9:20pm on Highway 210 near I-40 outside of Benson. A trooper on routine patrol was traveling…
Nursing Home Recognized For Flying American Flag Every Day Since 1974
Smithfield Manor Inc. was recognized this week for honorably flying the American Flag day and night since the nursing home first opened their doors 41 years ago in 1974. Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment #1236 Commandant Timothy Daniel…
In 4-3 Vote, School Board Approves JCC Trustee Selection
By Laura Crosio Johnston County Schools has filled a vacancy for an open slot to represent them on the Johnston County Community College Board of Trustees. Six applications were received and board members voted 4 to 3 to approve area…
Two Benson Police Officers Recognized
During the month of June, two Benson Police Department officers have been recognized for notable achievements. Sergeant Danny Lucas was awarded the Johnston County Officer of the Month by the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office, and Captain Greg Percy graduated from the most recent…
