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NC DOT To Extend Highway 42 East Across US 70 In Clayton
Right-of-way acquisition could begin later this year Town of Clayton leaders are celebrating what they call a huge transportation triumph today thanks to the tireless pursuit of support and funding by North Carolina House Representative Donna White. The NC Department…
Red Cross To Install Free Smoke Alarms In Johnston County On January 18
The American Red Cross is teaming up with community partners to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm event in Johnston County. The home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event will take place this Saturday, January 18th, from 8:30am until…
Harnett County To Host January Litter Sweep
Keep Harnett Beautiful has announced an upcoming volunteer Litter Sweep on Friday, January 17th at 2:30pm. The cleanup will take place along Nursery Road in Western Harnett County. The Litter Sweep has been coordinated in partnership with the Corporation for…
Deputies Need Your Assistance Identifying Kenly Larceny Suspect
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance images of a man wanted in connection with a larceny investigation. The theft occurred on Tuesday, January 7th in the 1800 block of Old Route 22 near Kenly. Authorities said a sheet metal…
Dump Truck Downs Electrical Lines
Several homes and businesses were without power for a few hours Tuesday morning after a dump truck knocked down several electrical lines and a power pole on Highway 96 North near Little Devine Road outside of Selma. According to the…
Kelli Bynum Named Relationship Manager, VP With KS Bank
Kelli B. Bynum has joined KS Bank as the Relationship Manager, VP for the Garner retail office. She is responsible for managing the retail office, opening accounts, and managing the deposits for the branch. Bynum has worked in the financial industry…
Benson’s Lee Street Gym Reopens
Court Dedicated To Parks & Rec Director On Saturday, January 11th, the Lee Street Gymnasium in Benson was packed with excited parents, coaches walking up and down the side of the court, kids sinking baskets, and Parks and Recreation employees…
Details Emerge On What Prompted Interim Superintendent’s Sudden Departure
New details have emerged on what may have prompted interim superintendent Dr. Jim Causby to resign without notice on Friday, Jan. 10th. On September 3, 2019, Dr. Causby became the interim superintendent of Johnston County Schools. He agreed to stay…
School Board, County Commissioners Issue Statements On Budget Crisis
Resolution Expected Within 2 Weeks The Johnston County School Board and Johnston County Commissioners issued separate statements today (Monday) addressing a potential $8.8 million budget shortfall for the school system. Prior to his resignation last week, former interim Superintendent Dr. Jim…
Newton Grove Man Missing Since December
NEWTON GROVE – Family members of a missing 61 year-old man are growing increasingly concerned about his well-being. William “Jimmy” Graham was reported missing by his family on December 15, 2019. He has not been seen or heard from since then.…
