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Fire Department Purchases 20 New Air Packs
The Smithfield Fire Department has been given approval to purchase 20 new air packs. The air packs will replace existing ones currently in use by firefighters but will be out of compliance by the end of the calendar year. The fire…
Former PE Teacher Named New Assistant Principal At South Johnston High
A former physical education teacher and coach at South Johnston High has been named the new Assistant Principal at the school. The Johnston County School Board has approved a two year assistant principal contract for Dominique D. Manson. Manson was a…
Portrait Unveiling Thursday For Retired Chief District Court Judge
A ceremony will take place this Thursday, September 19th at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield to honor retired Chief District Court Judge Albert A. “Andy” Corbett Jr. Corbett was elected in 1990 as District Court Judge and served for…
US EPA Makes Major Water Policy Announcement In Johnston County
Using the backdrop of a Johnston County farm, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the repeal of a 2015 major Obama era water rule which had expanded the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean…
Goldsboro Fire Department Receives $6,000 Grant
The Goldsboro Fire Department received a $6,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation that will help create a more powerful and resilient community in Goldsboro. The grant will fund equipment that will improve communications at the scene of an emergency event. “Improving…
CCCC Dental Hygiene Program Receives Recognition
The Central Carolina Community College Dental Hygiene program has been ranked No. 1 among the seven Best Dental Hygiene Programs in North Carolina for 2019, according to NursingProcess.org. In addition, CCCC has been ranked among the Top Dental Hygienist Schools by…
Campbell MADE Supports Student Athlete Development
BUIES CREEK – Since the start of 2019, Campbell Athletics has partnered with NextPlay to build Campbell MADE – a customized career development program built to support Campbell student-athletes in pursuing their career goals as well as their athletic goals. Campbell…
Smart Shopping, Part 2: Navigating Grains
By Cassidy Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston County Cooperative Extension Grains are America’s favorite food group. Grains are also one of my favorite things to talk about with consumers because there are so many options available to us…
You Decide: How Bad Will the Next Recession Be?
By Dr. Mike Walden I just finished a phone interview with a national business reporter. The topic – recession. Specifically, the reporter wanted to know how bad the next recession would be. Would it be as bad as the 2007-09 recession,…
September 15th-21st Is Child Passenger Safety Week
September 15th through 21st has been proclaimed Child Passenger Safety Week in Johnston County. Johnston County Commissioners issued the proclamation saying children are our county’s most precious resource. Each year, thousands of children are tragically injured or killed in vehicle…
