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Senator Brent Jackson: No Connection To Lindberg
Says check was not solicited A local state senator says he has no direct connection to the man who has been indicted on bribery and wire fraud charges in connection with campaign contributions. State Sen. Brent Jackson, who serves Sampson…
Campbell Football Spring Game Set For April 13
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell’s annual football Spring Game is slated for this Saturday, April 13 at Barker-Lane Stadium. The Camels will take the field at 3 p.m. following CU’s home women’s lacrosse matchup with Gardner-Webb. Admission and parking are free.…
Troopers, JoCO Teen Drivers Produce Video Showing Dangers Of Distracted Driving
In anticipation of spring break and prom season, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live, an annual campaign to reduce collisions involving teen drivers. Beginning today (Monday, April 8) through Friday, April 12, troopers will step…
Johnston To Purchase Water From Sampson County
An agreement has been signed between Johnston and Sampson County officials to allow Johnston County to purchase water from Sampson County. The bulk water purchase agreement approved and signed last week. The water from Sampson County will serve as additional…
Commissioners Honor American Legion’s 100th Anniversary
Johnston County Commissioners recognized the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary last week. Commissioners adopted a resolution at their April 1st meeting at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a Patriotic Veterans…
4-Way Stop Still Not Accident Proof
According to a 2018 study by JoCoReport, the intersection of Highway 42 East and Highway 96 North is the 28th most dangerous intersection in Johnston County. To try and reduce the number of collisions, the NC Department of Transportation converted the intersection into…
Williford Installs Life Saving Device In Church For Eagle Scout Project
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on March 31st for Jamie Glenn Williford of Boy Scout Troop 33. For his Eagle Scout project, Jamie installed an automated external defibrillator (AED) which is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses…
Grandparent Scam Costs Johnston County Woman $16,000
A 78 year-old Johnston County woman last $16,000 last month in the Grandparent Scam. The victim said she received a phone call on March 27th from a person pretending to be her grandson. They claimed they had been in the hospital and…
One Of The World’s Best Air Shows Coming To Goldsboro
Seymour Johnson AFB – Goldsboro – “Wings Over Wayne” is one of the world’s best air shows, according to Chuck Allen, the Mayor of Goldsboro. “Seymour Johnson does a phenomenal job attracting the best lineup of airpower and performers, alongside the F-15E…
Johnston County Employer Has Success With JCI Employees
Ramsey Khelifi started working at Carolina Pottery as a Pricer in January of 2019. Ramsey was referred to JCI from Vocational Rehabilitation for assistance with employment services. JCI develops partnerships with employers in counties served to provide job opportunities for…
