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County Hires Firm To Oversee Construction Of New Detention Center
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners have approved the hiring of M. Durwood Stephenson & Associates Inc. to oversee construction of the new detention center that will be built on Highway 70 East of Smithfield at Yelverton Grove Road. County Manager…
SSS Student Chosen As NC Senate Page
Smithfield-Selma High School student Camryn Barefoot has been accepted to serve as a Senate Page for the North Carolina General Assembly. Barefoot’s application was endorsed by Senator Jim Burgin who will also serve as her sponsor. As a Senate Page,…
Governor’s School Students
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students who were selected to attend Governor’s School for the summer of 2019. Those who were recognized on the front row (from left) are Clayton High student Cooper Mello and Cleveland High student…
April Character Education Students
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students who demonstrated courage during the month of April. Those who were recognized on the front row (from left) were Clayton High student Jenycis Sherwood, Archer Lodge Middle student Susan Tolentino-Gutierrez, and Benson…
Rhythm And Passion Drive Spartan Thunder Success
Something’s different about Smithfield-Selma High School’s drumline, and it’s got people buzzing. For Percussion Director Justin Holmes what makes his drumline special is simple — passion. “Whenever I look at other drumlines, I see them. They’re physically playing, but they…
Rouse Retires From U.S. Army
Army Master Sgt. Eric N. Rouse has retired from the U.S. Army after serving honorably for 25 years. Rouse last served as a chief paralegal non-commissioned officer with the United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command at Fort Bragg, N.C.…
Campbell Football Home Game Times Announced For 2019
BUIES CREEK – Game times for all six of Campbell’s 2019 home football dates at Barker-Lane Stadium have been announced. Campbell’s 2019 home debut against Shaw on September 7, as well as its September 21 matchup with former PFL foe…
Ask Rusty – Is Social Security based on Last 3 years of Work?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Is Social Security based on Last 3 years of Work? Dear Rusty: I have heard many times that what is earned the last 3 years…
Students Honored for Outstanding Writing
Winners received cash prizes for their prose, poetry Students at Johnston Community College were recognized May 2 for their outstanding poetry and prose writing in the 2019 Cynthia DeFord Adams Literary Competition. In the prose category, Xenia Weakly of Clayton…
Rising Costs Are Weighing On Builders
For the second consecutive month, the number of new housing starts is down compared to numbers from a year ago. In April 2019, permits were issued for 137 new single family homes in Johnston County, down from 180 issued in…
