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The Town of Selma is soliciting bids for resurfacing several town maintained streets. $200,000 is set aside in the 2017-18 fiscal year budget for street repaving projects. Town Manager Jon Barlow said bids are being accepted to resurface sections of…

This month, the Johnston County Board of Education recognized South Smithfield Elementary student Julieta Matute for demonstrating self discipline. Also, West Smithfield Elementary student Jennifer Moran-Acevedo was recognized for Character Education for demonstrating self discipline.

A two vehicle accident injured the driver of one of the vehicles on Interstate 95 in Johnston County late Saturday. The collision was reported around 10:30pm in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the US 701 Bridge.  The driver sustained a minor injury. Johnston…

Sisters Saylor Claire Herring and Madelyn Grace Herring both completed in the same state pageant on Aug. 12th.  Saylor Claire, 3, and Madelyn Grace, 8, are the daughters of Ericka Keen and Corby Herring of Benson. Saylor was awarded Most…

The Johnston County School Board has made appointments to 8 school advisory committees across the district. They include: Riverwood Elementary Lisa H. Thernemoes-Toft Michele Capozzi Cooper Academy Dr. Andrea Williams Sherri Williams Eric J. Schmieder Rebecca Dawson Four Oaks Elementary…

The Blackman’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department has received unanimous approval from Johnston County Board of Commissioners for a tax-exempt loan. The fire department will borrow $518,000 from First Citizens Bank for the purchase of a 2018 E-One E-Max rescue pumper…

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of the continental U.S. will experience an eclipse of the sun for the first time in 99 years. A total solar eclipse will be visible within a path 70 miles wide that stretches across 14…

Johnston County and the Town of Smithfield have agreed to new terms on wholesale bulk water rates. The new agreement finalized last week replaces a 2009 contract between the two agencies. Johnston County purchases water from four government agencies to…

Buies Creek – Single game tickets for all six of Campbell’s home football games during the 2017 season are available. Tickets are available at GoCamels.com and through the Campbell Athletics Ticket Office at (910) 893-1459. Tickets begin at just $7 for general admission…

In anticipation of the solar eclipse scheduled to take place on Monday, August 21, the State Highway Patrol is placing an emphasis on safe travel.  Due to the expected number of people taking part in the event, roadways across portions of…