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Pallet Manufacturer To Create 50 New Jobs In Dunn
Pallet Consultants of North Carolina, a manufacturer and distributor of pallets, will create 50 new jobs in Harnett County, Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. The company will invest $3.1 million to establish a new plant in Dunn. “With more than…
Congressman Honors Retired Radio Legend Carl Lamm
U.S. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) on Monday honored recently retired radio legend Carl Lamm. Rouzer presented Mr. Lamm with a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol on March 29, 2019. The date is significant in that it…
Lane Restrictions Friday On Highway 42 East
Contract crews will conduct lane closures on a stretch of N.C. 42 in Johnston County on Friday to make repairs to the pavement. The two-lane highway will be reduced to one lane between Neuse River Parkway and Trillium Way between…
Eyewitnesses Rush To Help Victims Of Fatal Crash
The NC Highway Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash this morning (Wednesday) that claimed the life of one person and injured three others. Eyewitnesses, including two law enforcement officers, who were among the first on the scene are credited with…
Uptown Selma Partnership
By: Scott Bolejack The Selma Town Council has a new partner in its bid to breathe renewed life into uptown. The council formally recognized the Uptown Selma Business Partnership, whose membership includes former town manager Bruce Radford. “It’s no surprise…
Superintendent Holds Too Much Power Over Personnel Matters Parent Tells School Board Members
By: Scott Bolejack In Johnston County, the superintendent of schools holds too much power over personnel matters, a Clayton High School parent told the Board of Education. Speaking toward the end of the September school board meeting, Kim Winslow noted…
Junior Women’s League Accepting Applications For Community Impact Grants
The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is currently accepting applications for Community Impact Grant recipients for the 2019-2020 league year. The Community Impact Grant (CIG) allows the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield, Inc. to appropriate monies in a flexible…
Steven Hicks Named New Selma Town Manager
After months of searching, a new town manager has been hired by the Selma Town Council. Steven Hicks will assume the position on October 8th, 2019. Hicks was previously the Director of General Services for Durham, NC. Prior to that position, he…
Two Vehicle Crash Injures 9 People
Nine people were injured after two vehicles collided Saturday afternoon on Buffalo Road at River Dell Run about two miles north of Wilson’s Mills. Seven of the 9 were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The NC Highway Patrol said…
JCI Sampson County Success With Carlie C’s!
Anahi D. is a bagger at Carlie C’s Deli in Clinton. Anahi was hired by Manager Ross McDuffie through working with JCI. She has been employed for a year and has achieved many goals and continues to be successful. Carlie…
