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Rouzer To Host Academy Day On Saturday, May 9th
Congressman David Rouzer’s (NC-7) office will host their first Academy Day on Saturday, May 9th from 10am-12pm at the Johnston County Agriculture Center. Academy Day is an opportunity for middle and high school students interested in attending a Service…
Commissioners Spotlight County’s Technology Dept.
By Laura Crosio Imagine 60 piles of paper stacked as tall as the Eiffel Tower. Multiply that by 50 and you’d get the amount of information and data housed by Johnston County’s Technology Services department. Director Dennis Cooper highlighted his…
Neuse Charter Project Raises Money For Animal Shelter
Linda Watson and the Neuse Charter School 4th Grade Science & Social Studies classes concluded a long-term entrepreneurship project at the Ham & Yam Festival on May 2nd. The students learned about marketing, advertising and production. They discussed needs and…
Mayor John Lampe Will Not Seek Second Term
In an exclusive interview with WTSB News, Smithfield Mayor John Lampe has announced he will not seek re-election this year. Lampe is currently serving his first term as mayor. Lampe said the main reason he will not seek a second…
Business Owner Sentenced To Prison For Stealing Money From Clients
A Selma woman who bilked money from couples attempting to find surrogates through her business, Baby Steps Egg Donation, LLC, has been sentenced to prison. Jennifer Soronen pled guilty Tuesday in Johnston County Superior Court to 11 counts of conversion…
3 New Solar Farm Sites Approved By County
Johnston County Commissioners have approved three new solar farm sites. Following a public hearing Monday night, the county board approved a petition to rezone 11 acres out of a 31 acre tract at 13923 NC Highway 50 from agricultural residential…
Town May Waive Fees For Red And White Demo
By Laura Crosio – The property owner of the former Red & White grocery store is asking Town of Clayton leaders to keep the land. In March, the vacant building at 110 W. Front Street was razed upon orders from…
Promise Walk at East Clayton Park
By Laura Crosio – Each year more than 20,000 births in North Carolina are affected by preeclampsia, a condition that can lead to severe, life-threatening consequences to a pregnant woman and her baby. Clayton resident Peyton Herring was born at…
Local Business Honored For Flying Old Glory 88 Consecutive Years
The C.E. Barnes Store located on Buffalo Road in Archer Lodge has been in business for 88 years. While in business for 88 years, C.E. Barnes Store has flown the American Flag every day since they first opened in 1927.…
Olive Named Clayton Chamber Super Star Teacher
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has named Kaitlin Olive from East Clayton Elementary School as their Super Start Teacher for the month of April. Super Start teachers are selected for demonstrating excellence and leadership in their classroom, creativity, motivating their…
