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JCPS Names 2019 Adult Volunteer Of The Year
Sarah Poling of McGee’s Crossroads Elementary School was named the 2019 Johnston County Public Schools Adult Volunteer of the Year at the annual PTA/PTO Council Meeting Banquet, held at Smithfield-Selma High School. Poling has been known as a student cheerleader…
Homeowners With Damage From Hurricane Matthew Have Until May 31 To Apply For Recovery Programs
Hundreds of homeowners across the state already getting help Eligible North Carolinians whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Matthew have until May 31 to apply with ReBuild NC for help with repairs or rebuilding. The help comes from single-family housing…
Camels Defeat No. 17 NC State In Raleigh, 5-3
Raleigh – Campbell baseball used a five-run fourth inning to defeat the No. 17 NC State Wolfpack 5-3 Tuesday night at Doak Field at Dail Park. Tuesday’s victory was Campbell’s third win over NC State in Raleigh in the past…
I-95 Guardrail Work Will Require Overnight Lane Closures For Most Of This Year
Drivers on Interstate 95 in Johnston County will encounter overnight lane reductions starting this month and lasting through much of this year to allow contract workers to safely upgrade the guardrails and drainage systems in the grassy median. The project…
Car Flips After Striking Front End Loader
Wilson’s Mills Police are investigating a collision between a car and front end loader. The loader was part of construction equipment working on the Wilson’s Mills sewer project. The loader operator was traveling on Fire Department Road Monday afternoon when a…
Nominations Now Being Accepted for Stevens Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award and will be accepted through July 1, 2019. Anyone who has made substantial, outstanding contributions to the Town of Garner over a significant period of…
School Board Approves 2019-2020 Traditional, Restart Calendars
Last school year there were at least six different school calendars for students to follow. Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow challenged members of the Calendar Committee to reduce that number to no more than three this year and possibly to just one…
Troop 726 Eagle Scout Joshua Griffin Recognized
On Saturday, May 4th an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Eagle Scout Joshua Frederick Griffin from Boy Scout Troop 726 of Clayton at Hocutt Baptist Church. For his Eagle Scout project, Joshua received approval from the Town…
ABC Commission Distributes $550,000
The Johnston County Board of Alcohol Control has declared $550,000 surplus and distributed the funds in April to the County of Johnston and incorporated towns in accordance with state law. The County of Johnston received 75 percent of the proceeds,…
Camels Take Series Behind Chasse’s Complete Game
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Rookie left-hander Ryan Chasse registered his first-career complete game to pace Campbell in a 4-1 win over Charleston Southern Sunday afternoon at Jim Perry Stadium. The win moved Campbell to 27-16 overall and 15-5 in Big South play…
