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Advisory Council Appointments Approved
By: Scott Bolejack The Johnston County Board of Education on Tuesday made a number of appointments to school advisory councils. They are listed below by school. Cleveland Elementary — Kathryn Bogle and Danielle Kopper. Corinth Holders High — Carrie…
Over $34,000 In Cash, Property Reported Stolen During Home Break-In
A western Johnston County family says someone broke into their home and took over $34,000 in cash and property.. The three victims left to go to work Saturday around 9:00am. One of the family members returned home around 12:30pm and…
2019 Neuse River Futbol Alliance (NRFA) High School Miss Soccer Award and Girls High School All County Team Released
Clayton – Neuse River Futbol Alliance (NRFA) officially announces the 2019 Johnston County High School Miss Soccer Award and NRFA Girls High School All County Team. The NRFA Girls High School All County Team represents 15 of the best high…
Finish Line Grant Helps Community College Students
Vida Marie Otero was closing in on her college degree when life got very complicated. With the increasing demands of her nursing program — not only the usual lecture courses, but another 120 hours of supervised clinical work — she…
“No Excuse” Councilwoman Says For Train Depot Having No Air Conditioning For 3 Months
By: Scott Bolejack Selma Town Council member Ann Williams was clearly irked on Tuesday. The central air conditioning in the town’s train station had failed in May, but a temporary solution had not come before the council until Tuesday night.…
Johnston County Ranks 3rd In NC For Visitor Spending Growth
2018 County Spending by Domestic Visitors Increases by 7.1% Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday that in 2018 domestic visitors to Johnston County spent $256.02, which is an increase of 7.1% from 2017 data. These findings are prepared by the US…
Portrait To Honor Retired Chief District Court Judge
Johnston County officials have adopted a resolution allowing the placement of a portrait in the Johnston County Courthouse in honor of retired Chief District Court Judge Albert “Andy” Corbett Jr. Corbett graduated from Wilson’s Mills High School in 1962 and…
JCC’s Chef Judy to Appear on New Food Network Reality Show
Supermarket Stakeout airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 Chef Judith Cage, owner of Chef Judy’s Jaguar Grill at Johnston Community College, will take the national television stage Tuesday as a contestant on Supermarket Stakeout, a brand-new reality show…
Housing Starts Up 11 Percent In July
Building permits for new single family homes in Johnston County increased 11 percent in July, compared to numbers from a year earlier. The Johnston County Inspections Department issued 197 permits for new single family homes last month up from 177…
You Decide: How Different Are Local Economies?
By Dr. Mike Walden My wife and I just returned from a short vacation to Buffalo. “Buffalo,” you might respond. “Not the beach or the mountains?” Mind you, we both love North Carolina’s mountains and beaches, as well as many…
