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Democratic Candidates Reception Sunday
The Johnston County Democratic Party will hold a Democratic Candidates Reception on Sunday, January 26th from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the Gateway Event Center in Clayton. Local and statewide Democratic candidates will be in attendance. Some of those who will be…
Grants Available For Agricultural Projects
Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2020 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) grant cycle. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2020 for selected innovative projects. Applications information…
Will JCS Blunder Lead To Legal Troubles?
Confidential Personnel Files Of Dr. Bennett Jones Released Without His Consent In Aug. 2019 Email, Dr. Bennett Jones Alleges Corruption And Ineptitude Johnston County Schools are once again in the news for another incident, this one involving Clayton High School…
Second School Without Heat This Week
A second Johnston County public school was without heat this week. Several classrooms at South Johnston High School near Four Oaks were without heat when students arrived this morning (Wednesday). Repairs were completed around 10:00am but it still took a few hours…
Four Oaks Chamber Hosts Annual Member Appreciation Dinner
The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, January 16th. Participants were treated to catered dinner as well as an opportunity to network with their fellow business community in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.…
Clayton American Legion Auxiliary Chili Cook Off Jan. 24th
The Clayton American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Chili Supper Cook Off and Bake Sale on Friday, January 24th. The event will take place from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at American Legion Post 71 located at 1300 Old US 70 West (West…
Angier Man Sentenced To 90 Months In Federal Prison
An Angier man has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. United States District Judge Louis W. Flanagan sentenced Curtis Patrick Hodges, 38, to the prison term, according to United States Attorney…
School Board Candidates Divided On When A New Superintendent Should Be Hired
A number of candidates running for the Johnston County Board of Education want the current school board to wait until after the November general elections before hiring a new superintendent. Johnston County Schools has been without a permanent superintendent since…
Students Arrive To Classrooms With No Heat
A number of elementary school students arrived at their classrooms this morning (Tuesday) only to find there wasn’t any heat. It happened at Four Oaks Elementary School. Johnston County Schools spokesperson Dolores Gill said a section of the school had…
Truck Wheels May Have Sparked Grass Fire On Interstate
Dual wheels off a tractor trailer may have sparked a grass fire this afternoon (Tuesday) on Interstate 95 in Johnston County. The Smithfield Fire Department responded to the 93 mile marker near the Brogden Road exit shortly after 12 Noon after…
