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NC Highway Patrol Enters 2019 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2019 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest,” and the NC Highway Patrol is in the running once again. This year’s entry features a Dodge Charger “Ghost Car” and one of the SHP’s…
Partnership for Children Provides Active Reading Workshops
In June, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) provided 3 workshops on Active Reading. The two-part workshop for parents with children 2 to 5 years old, offered at their Selma and Benson locations, were presented in both English…
5 Injured In I-95 Construction Zone Crash
Five members of a New York family were injured, one seriously, after their SUV crashed on Interstate 95 near the Micro exit this morning (Tuesday). Around 7:20am, first responders rushed to the scene of the single vehicle crash near the…
Keys Stolen From Town Equipment
Police in the small town of Micro are investigating an unusual theft. Someone stole the keys from six pieces of equipment used by the public works department. Micro Public Works Director Johnny Dixon reported Sunday morning that someone had removed…
Commissioners Approve Landfill Equipment Purchases
Johnston County Commissioners have agreed to spend $874,506 to purchase two pieces of equipment for the Johnston County Landfill. The Department of Solid Waste was given approval to purchase a John Deere 6195R cab tractor for $156,938. A separate bid…
Town Board Awards $212,840 Truck Bid
The Smithfield Town Council has awarded a $212,840 bid for the purchase of a 2020 International hook lift truck with a leaf box. Carolina Industrial Equipment of Charlotte was the low bidder. The truck will be used by the Public…
Ask Rusty – Age 70 Hasn’t Yet Applied For Social Security
Social Security Matters by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Age 70 Hasn’t Yet Applied For Social Security Dear Rusty: How can I maximize my monthly Social Security benefit? I’m already…
Dog Shot And Killed During July 4th Break-In
Law enforcement officers are asking for help trying to solve a July 4th break-in where a dog was shot and killed. Smithfield Police said the break-in was reported on Flowers Street in West Smithfield. The 56 year-old resident was out-of-town…
Clayton High School Athletic Program Under Investigation
The Truth Is Hard For Some Of My Colleagues To Comprehend, School Board Member Says Johnston County Public School officials are conducting an internal investigation into the athletic program at Clayton High School. Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow has confirmed an…
County Commissioners Approve $243 Million Budget
Tax rate decreases but property owners will be paying 9.2% more Some fees increase 11 – 95 Percent “We’re being frugal with taxpayers money…” Johnston County Commissioners held a special called meeting Monday night to adopt the 2019-2020 fiscal…
