Machining Students Win Honors At State SkillsUSA

Two students receive first place, two students earn third place in state competition Four machining students at Johnston Community College won honors in the recent SkillsUSA North Carolina championships. Matthew Carmody of Selma placed first in the CNC turning specialist…
2019 School Bookkeeper of the Year Named

Kristine Solomon from West Clayton Elementary School was named this year’s School Bookkeeper of the Year at a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 30th. This is the first year Johnston County Public Schools has named a School Bookkeeper of the…
Town Board Approves Bids

Two bids have been awarded by the Smithfield Town Council for upgrades and repairs. The council has awarded a $14,800 bid to Mark Gregory Roof Company to replace the mausoleum roof in Sunset Cemetery. Mark Gregory Roofing was the low…
Partnership For Children Recognizes Community Champions

On Friday, April 12th, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) held the 2019 Champions for Children Breakfast. The Champions for Children event recognizes the significant achievements of individuals and local businesses who are committed to quality early experiences…
Rouzer To Host Hurricane Recovery Roundtable In Burgaw

Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) will host a Hurricane Recovery Roundtable, an information session and overview of ongoing Hurricane Florence recovery efforts led by non-profits and other organizations in North Carolina’s 7th District. The roundtable will take place at the Pender…
Local Veterans Visit Durham VA

Members from the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment 1236 host a quarterly bingo game on April 30th for the residents at the Durham Veterans Affairs Hospital. The Marines shared camaraderie, thanked them for their service, give them prayer…
NCSU Arboretum Garden Party And Rare Plant Auction This Sunday, May 5

RALEIGH – Designed for passionate gardeners and featuring rare and hard-to-find plants, JC Raulston Arboretum’s annual Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction will be held this Sunday, May 5th from 2:30PM – 6:00PM at North Carolina State University. The annual Garden Party and Rare…
Social Security Matters – Mother Seeking SSI Benefits For Disabled Child

by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Mother Seeking SSI Benefits For Disabled Child Dear Rusty: My young daughter is disabled, and I am trying to make ends meet financially. Can you…
County Approves New Streets

Johnston County Commissioners approved a request by the NC Department of Transportation to add the following streets to the State Maintenance System: Crystal Creek Drive, Silver Creek Drive, Gold Creek Drive, Diamond Creek Drive and Nugget Creek Drive in the…
DMV To Issue ID Cards To Suspended Or Revoked Driver License Holders

ID cards to be issued at no charge Residents whose driver licenses or permits are suspended or revoked will now receive a state-issued identification card from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles began the…








