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Top Johnston County Baby Names Of 2014 Released
The Johnston County Register of Deeds Office has released the top 10 names of babies born in Johnston County last year. Register of Deeds Craig Olive said 1,474 babies were born in the county in 2014. The top 10 names…
Pinder Takes Home First Place In 4 Track Events
Dylan Pinder a sophomore at North Johnston High School won first place in all four events he competed in during the NC High School Athletic Association 2-A Outdoor Track Championship at North Carolina A&T. Pinder won first place in the…
Two Selma Residents Split $1 Million Lottery Prize
Darrell Wessinger and Deborah Singletary of Selma are the latest players to win $1 million playing the $4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular game. They purchased the lucky $20 ticket at the Kangaroo Express on U.S. 301 South in Wilson. A $1 million…
Hiatt Named Super Star Teacher Of The Month
Robin Hiatt, a teacher at Powhatan Elementary School, has been named the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Super Star Teacher of the Month for the month of May. Super Star teachers demonstrate excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity and motivation of…
Dates Sets For County Budget Public Hearing, Meetings
Johnston County officials have set the tentative dates for public hearings and meetings on the proposed $201 million 2015-16 fiscal year budget from County Manager Rick Hester. The $201 million proposal is about $6 million more than the adjusted 2014-15…
JCC Adds Home Care, Geriatric Training to Health Offerings
Johnston Community College is adding home care and geriatric home care training to its health education course offerings. The two new continuing education courses are designed to offer certified nursing assistants with enhanced training and skills to help them work…
Orr Completes Military Training
Air Force Airman Jarel L. Orr graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and…
Lucama Man Killed In Collision With School Bus
A 79 year-old man died Wednesday morning when his car plowed into the back of a school bus. The fatal collision occurred at 6:30am on Highway 301 just north of Lucama near Bass Road in Wilson County. State troopers said…
Johnston County Schools Working To Fill Vacancies
By Laura Crosio Next year Johnston County Schools are expected to grow by 600 students, about the enrollment of an entire school, and personnel is needed. School officials say over the past few months they have meet with hundreds of…
Benson Fire Department Receives Improved Rating
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin have announced that the Benson Fire District completed its routine inspection and received a 4/9E rating. The new rating goes into effect on September 1, 2015. This is an improved…
