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Ricks Road In Selma Will Become Wider
Project will improve mobility and storm drainage system Work to widen Ricks Road – a shortcut between U.S. 301 and U.S. 70 in Selma – is scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 27th. Fred Smith Co. of Raleigh will widen the…
What’s the Best Diet for Good Health?
By: Cassidy Hobbs Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Johnston County Cooperative Extension Keto, Paleo, Raw Food, Thrive, Herbalife, Low-carb, Low-fat- the list goes on and on. Diet trends leave consumers confused about what is healthy and starving for the next…
Dupree Completes Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Katelynn Dupree 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,…
School Bus Safety and Laws
With traditional public schools starting in many districts next week including Johnston County Public Schools, it’s important for parents to help their children stay safe at bus stops and for drivers to know the rules of the road. Since 2016,…
Two Trucks, Numerous Items Stolen During Business Break-In
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business break-in discovered at a Princeton business. Around 5:00am Wednesday an employee at Blue Water Sand and Gravel at the rock quarry on Williford Road discovered an office and several storage containers…
Community Art Center Locating In One Of Johnston’s Oldest Homes
A Clayton couple plans to transform one of Johnston County’s oldest homes into a much needed Community Art Center. Michael and Amanda McNulty plan to locate the art center inside the Walter R. and Eliza Smith Moore House in the…
Micro’s Only Bank Closing
The only retail bank location in the small town of Micro is closing. BB&T has started notifying customers their branch at 32 N. Railroad Street in Micro will close permanently later this year. BB&T Vice President of Corporate Communications David…
Fire Truck To Be Sold
After 34 years of service, the Selma Fire Department will be selling a fire truck. The 1984 Duplex Fire Truck/Pumper was purchased new by the department at a cost of $136,000. The truck is no longer needed and the department had…
Motorist Robbed After Stopping At Rural Intersection
A motorist was robbed after stopping for a stop sign at a rural intersection Thursday. It happened around 4:30am on Highway 581 in northern Wayne County. Deputies said the victim had stopped for a stop sign on Charidge Nursery Road…
Johnston County Roundabout To Get New Traffic Pattern
Roundabouts improve safety and traffic flow at an intersection On Saturday, motorists will begin using a new traffic pattern for a Johnston County roundabout that is nearing completion. Workers will use flagging operations on Saturday to shift traffic into a…
