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Op-Ed: Congress Must Ban Fentanyl Analogues
By Robert J. Higdon, Jr., Matthew G.T. Martin, R. Andrew Murray and A. Lance Crick RALEIGH – In 2017, nearly 50,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose. In 2018, synthetic opioids accounted for over 28,000 overdose fatalities across the United States. …
Preserving History: Town Maps Professionally Restored In Register Of Deeds Office
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced another phase of restoration of documents in his office. Recently, Town Maps – some dating back to 1915 – were restored and preserved by Kofile Technologies. The Town Maps have been in disrepair…
McLamb Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Caring
As mayor, he wanted the best On Monday, the town of Benson lost more than most realize when Jerry McLamb passed away at the age of 79. In addition to serving one term as mayor of Benson, McLamb was one…
Where Are We Now: An Update on the International Baccalaureate Programme At SSS
During the 2010-2011 school year, administration and teacher leaders at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) began working on the candidacy application to become an IB World School. As they discussed bringing the IB Diploma Programme to SSS, they knew it would…
Junior Women’s League Presents $10,000 Donation To My Kid’s Club
On January 16th, the Junior Women’s League (JWL) of Smithfield presented a check to My Kid’s Club for $10,000. Funds were raised at JWL’s 4th Annual Touch-A-Truck event held in downtown Smithfield on Saturday, November 2, 2019. “Thanks to the…
Partnership For Children Accepting NC Pre-K Applications
The Partnership for Children of Johnston County is accepting applications for the NC Pre-K program for the 2020-2021 school year. To be eligible this year, children must be 4 years-old by August 31, 2020. The NC Pre-Kindergarten Program is a…
Johnston County Requests Town Of Smithfield Annex Future Jail Site
Johnston County officials have requested the Town of Smithfield annex land off Highway 70 east of Interstate 95 that will be the future home of a new county jail. Johnston County recently sent paperwork to the Town requesting they annex…
Harnett County 2020-21 Nonprofit Funding Application Period Opens Feb. 1
Applications must be submitted by February 28 to be considered Harnett County will begin accepting applications on February 1 from nonprofit agencies that wish to request funding as part of the County’s budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The Harnett…
Peedin Appointed To Benson Planning Board
Johnston County Commissioners have approved a request by the Town of Benson to appoint Cody Peedin to the Benson Planning Board as a representative of the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Peedin, of US Highway 301 South, Benson, will serve a…
January 2020 NC DOT Street Additions
During their January meeting, Johnston County Commissioners approved a request by the NC Department of Transportation to add the following roads to the State Maintained System in Johnston County: Edgewood Lane, Fieldsview Drive and Waterpine Drive – Sherill Place Subdivision…
