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New Electrical Circuit Will Improve North Smithfield Power
Growth in the North Smithfield area is placing a stress on the delivery of electrical service in the area. With the completion of the Booker Dairy Road Extension in the next few months, dozens of new homes and businesses are expected…
8,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
The Town of Smithfield says 8,000 gallons of sewage spilled Saturday morning in West Smithfield. The spill was discovered around 7:00AM in the area of Sunset Avenue. Some of the wastewater flowed into the Neuse River. Town utility crews responded and…
August 2019 Building Permits Fall
Contractors obtained fewer permits for new single family homes in August compared to a year earlier. The Johnston County Inspections Department issued permits for 146 new single family homes last month, down from 189 permits issued in August 2018. “I…
New Landfill Equipment Approved
The Johnston County Landfill will be getting some new equipment after the purchases were approved by Johnston County Commissioners during their September 3rd monthly meeting. Rick Proctor, Director of Solid Waste Services, received approval to purchase a Volvo EC300EL hydraulic…
September 8 – 14 Proclaimed Firefighters Week In Johnston County
Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed this week, September 8th – 14th, 2019, as Firefighters Week in Johnston County. Each week containing September 11th is also recognized as Firefighters Week in North Carolina. Fighting fires is one of the most hazardous…
Smart Shopping: Healthy Eating on a Budget, Part 1
By Cassidy Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston County Cooperative Extension One of the most popular consumer excuses for avoiding healthy eating is “it’s too expensive.” Let’s be honest, there are numerous excuses as to why people avoid healthy…
Eagle Scout Project Dedicated To Honor All Veterans
An Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Eric William Heiner from Boy Scout Troop 422 of Selma on August 25th at the Archer Lodge Community Center. Eric’s father and grandfather have had a big influence on his life. His…
Editorial: Parents and Adult Fans Are The Biggest Challenge Facing High School Sports Today
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Inappropriate adult behavior at high school athletic events in North Carolina and across our country has…
Social Security Matters – Confused About Survivor Benefits
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Confused About Survivor Benefits Dear Rusty: My husband passed away in 2013 just a few days short of his 63rd birthday. I was 56 at…
More Johnston County Public Schools Students Are Exceeding Expectations
According to the school accountability data released to the State Board of Education on Sept. 4, Johnston County Public Schools doubled the number of schools that met or exceeded expectations for student gains. “I am proud of what we have…
