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84 Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Eighty-four students were recently inducted into the Beta Zeta Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Johnston Community College for the 2014-15 academic year. The international honor society recognizes the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides…
Machining Program Earns NIMS Accreditation
The computer integrated machining technology program at Johnston Community College has earned national accreditation by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS). The purpose of NIMS national accreditation is to improve the quality of training programs as part of…
Wayne School Board Names New Superintendent
On Friday, the Wayne County Board of Education selected Dr. Michael Dunsmore as the new superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools. Dr. Dunsmore, who has served as the Superintendent of Tyrrell County Schools since 2009, will be officially sworn on…
Kenly Police Officer Involved In Crash
A Kenly police officer sustained minor injuries following an accident Thursday night. The accident happened on South Church Street at Goldsboro Street. The officer received a shoulder injury but did not require transport to the hospital. No other injuries were…
No Charges To Be Filed In Town Of Smithfield Audit Case
Johnston County District Attorney Press Release After a thorough review of the evidence by Johnston County District Attorney Susan I. Doyle, a senior Assistant District Attorney, and an independent financial crimes prosecutor, the District Attorney has declined to pursue criminal…
County Manager’s Budget Proposal Would Keeps Property Tax Rate Unchanged
Johnston County Manager Rick Hester released his proposed 2015-16 budget Thursday afternoon. The $201 million proposal is about $6 million more than the adjusted 2014-15 budget, however it keeps the 78 cents property tax rate unchanged. The budget includes $54,233,000…
5 Break-Ins Reported To Smithfield Police
Smithfield Police are investigating a rash of break-ins. Between Sunday and Wednesday, five homes have been broken into. For the entire month of April only 7 break-ins were reported. And that was higher than March when only 4 break-ins occurred.…
Victim Robbed While Walking On US301
Selma Police are investigating the robbery of a man as he walked alongside Highway 301. A 34 year-old Selma man told police he was walking northbound beside US301 near Pizza Inn around 11:37pm Monday when he said two men struck…
Veterans Memorial Needs Town’s Aid
By Laura Crosio Plans for the Town of Archer Lodge’s Veteran’s Memorial are in full swing but one council member hopes the town can kick in additional funds to make the project a reality. At the town’s May 11 council…
Radiography Students Win NCSRT Tech Bowl
Second-year radiography students at Johnston Community College recently won first place in the Tech Bowl competition at the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists (NCSRT) conference in Clemmons. JCC’s Tech Bowl participants were Matthew Green, Brittany Evans, Scott Alford, Ragan…
