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County Declares Surplus Vehicles
At the request of the Johnston County Utilities Department, County Commissioners have declared 12 trucks as surplus property. They include eight 2000-2014 Chevy trucks with mileage from 158,216 to 248,744. Four Ford F-150 trucks with miles ranging from 205,707 to 248,140…
Boys Golf State Champion
The Johnston County Board of Education recently recognized Clayton High student Brady Hooks for winning the Boys Golf 3A State Championship. Hooks shot an even par 144 to win by 3 strokes in the two-day tournament at Foxfire Resort near…
Boys Tennis State Champion
The Clayton High Boys Tennis team has been recognized by the Johnston County Board of Education for winning the 3A State Championship. This is the second year in a row the team has won the title and had an undefeated…
N.C. Peach Growers Pleased With 2019 Crop
After several hit-or-miss years, peach growers across the state are celebrating what is shaping up to be a solid peach growing season. “Consumers can expect peaches to be in good quantity and quality this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.…
Tribute To Gloria Vanderbilt At Selma Museum
The Max G. Selma Historical Museum will present a tribute to the late Gloria Vnderbilt at “Sweet Tea and Spicy Talk” on Wednesday July 10th at 11:00 AM. According to Eric Jackson, host of the event, “Gloria Vanderbilt was an American…
20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department held their 20th Annual Johnston County Basketball Camp June 10-14. 71 youth participated in this year’s camp. Participants learned various skills and drills. The camp was put on by current and former high school…
Dakota Jones Completes Basic Military Training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dakota L. Jones graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core…
Smithfield Student Graduates From The College of Charleston
Thomas Nash of Smithfield recently graduated from the College of Charleston. Nash received a Masters degree in Computer and Informational Sciences from the College of Charleston during the 2019 Spring Commencement Ceremonies. The College of Charleston is a state supported comprehensive institution providing…
School Officials Misidentify New School
Johnston County school officials made a mistake when asking Johnston County Commissioners to approve spending $624,000 for a new school. On June 10th, school board attorney Jimmy Lawrence wrote a letter on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow to County…
Mr. Milt Celebrates 100th Birthday At Yankee Stadium
We have an update to a story we first brought to you on February 25th. That’s when we shared the story of William Milton “Milt” Capps, a resident at Smithfield Manor on Berkshire Road. Milt’s lifelong dream was to see the…
