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County Approves Three Rezoning Requests
Three rezoning requests were unanimously approved this month by Johnston County Commissioners. Public hearings on the requests were held on June 3rd. Duke Energy Progress was granted approval to rezone 5.6 acres out of a 38.4 acre tract of land in…
Hit And Run Driver Closes Harnett License Office
Troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol say a hit-and-run driver caused the damage that closed the Erwin office of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles where people could obtain and renew their licenses to drive.The once heavily-used building…
Harnett Commissioners Pass Budget In 3-1 Vote
The Harnett County board of commissioners voted to approve the 2019-20 budget during its regular meeting Monday night – A financial plan that gives the county manager permission to execute any contract up to $500,000. District 5 Commissioner Joe Miller…
Sign Up For Medicare And Estimate Medicare Costs
By Brenda Brown Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville, NC Affordable medical coverage is something everyone wants, especially as people age. Luckily, our nation has safeguards for workers, as they get older. Millions of people rely on Medicare, and…
New EMS Ambulances Feature New Color Scheme
Johnston County Emergency Services has received delivery of two 2019 American Emergency Vehicle ambulances. The ambulances will replace units that are scheduled for surplus in August. The new ambulances are the first in the fleet to have the department’s new…
2019-20 Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year Named
Leigh White, principal of Riverwood Elementary School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Principal of the Year for Johnston County Public Schools. Darrick McNeill, assistant principal of West View Elementary School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Assistant Principal of the Year…
Man Beaten And Robbed Along Rural Roadway
A 29 year-old man says he was beaten and robbed while walking along a rural roadway. The incident happened Sunday morning but was not reported until Tuesday night. The victim said he left his home around 1:00am Sunday to walk…
6 Year-Old Recovering From Dog Bite
A Smithfield youth is recovering after being bitten by a dog. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are jointly investigating the incident that happened on South Fifth Street. Police said the 6 year-old child was bitten in the leg by a mixed…
Town Prohibits Semi-Truck Traffic On Residential Street
A residential street in West Smithfield is being used by semi-trucks. The Smithfield Town Council has taken action to try and eliminate the problem. Large trucks have been using Powell Street as a cut through from Computer Drive to Wilson’s Mills…
Historical Markers To Be Unveiled
The Johnston County Heritage Center and Heritage Commission will unveil five historical markers in various Johnston County locations during June and July. Each unveiling ceremony will feature special speakers, historical drama, music, and refreshments. The public is invited. The first…
