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Archer Lodge Adopts Animal Control Ordinances
By Laura Crosio Archer Lodge leaders have taken the next step to enforce animal control laws within town limits. On June 8, they adopted an ordinance to govern how these issues will be handled. Regulations include the handling of vaccination…
SSS Football Team Packages 10,000 Meals For ‘Stop Hunger Now’
Committed to helping play a part in stopping world hunger, the Smithfield-Selma High School football team recently teamed up off the field to package 10,000 meals for “Stop Hunger Now,” a local non-profit international organization. Wearing their Spartan jerseys and…
Cleveland, North Johnston Seniors Awarded Joyce Wade Scholarship
Cleveland High’s Marina Roe and North Johnston’s Faith Bowen have both been named winners of the annual Joyce W. Wade scholarship. The Joyce W. Wade scholarship is given out annually to a student who has demonstrated leadership, academic merit, and…
Fire Destroys Home
The Red Cross is assisting a Benson family after the home they were renting went up in flames Thursday afternoon. Around 1:30pm, Alexander Williams smelled smoke inside the home at 1893 Stone Creek Road, Benson and discovered the fire. Williams fled…
Residents Oppose Future Middle School Site
By Laura Crosio Seven concerned Norris Road homeowners appeared before the Johnston County School Board on June 9 to appeal the construction of new middle school on a road they say is dangerous and may cause congestion to their area.…
Nearly 2,000 High School Seniors To Receive Diplomas
Nearly 2,000 students will graduate from Johnston County Schools during commencement exercises. All but one school will hold graduation on Friday. Corinth Holders High will hand out 334 diplomas, followed by Clayton High with 315 graduates, West Johnston High at…
Town Remembers Former Mayor, Fire Chief Norman Johnson
The Smithfield Town Council and Mayor John Lampe took time during the June 2nd council meeting to honor former Smithfield Fire Chief and Mayor Norman Johnson who died March 10th at the age of 79. Mayor Lampe read a proclamation…
Selma Considers Resurfacing 13 Streets
The Selma Town Council has taken under consideration a recommendation from town staff to review a list of streets to be considered for resurfacing during the 2015-16 fiscal year. While many of the streets may not be main thoroughfares, officials…
13 Marijuana Plants Seized
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said they seized 13 marijuana plants found growing in the Aycock Swamp area in the northern part of their county on Wednesday. The plants were seized during a marijuana eradication effort by the Wayne County Sheriff’s…
Archer Lodge Resident Raises Concerns About Ethics, Conflict Of Interest
By Laura Crosio Amid some tough questioning by one local and the disapproval from a council member, Archer Lodge town leaders adopted their budget for the coming year. The tax rate will not increase and has remained the same at…
