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Johnston Community College EMS Program Hosts Paramedic Competition
JCC served as one of five host sites for statewide competition. SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College’s Department of EMS Education serves as one of five regional host sites for the NC Office of EMS Preliminary Paramedic Competition which was held…
SSS High DECA Represents School At NC DECA Career Development Conference
Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) students competed February 23-25, 2023 at the annual NC DECA Career Development Conference (CDC). DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a business club that aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required…
SBI Director Testifies On Intimidation Tactics From Governor’s Senior Staff
By Donna King Carolina Journal In revealing, sometimes emotional, testimony Tuesday before the N.C. House Oversight and Reform Committee, State Bureau of Investigation Director Bob Schurmeier described a culture of political strong-arming from Gov. Roy Cooper’s senior staff. Schurmeier accused…
NC House Officially Overrides First Cooper Veto Since 2018
By Alex Baltzegar Carolina Journal On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law. The vote was 71-46, with three Democrats…
A ‘Clear National Security Risk’ At The Port Of Wilmington
By Carolina Journal Staff On the floor of the United States House, Congressman David Rouzer R-7th District announced that the Cuban government had visited the Port of Wilmington in late February. The port in Wilmington ranks in the top 25 for…
Biden Kicks Off His Investing In America Tour In Durham
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal President Joe Biden visited semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed in Durham Tuesday, kicking off his Investing in America Tour. “There is no better place to kick off your Investing in America tour than right here,” said Democrat Gov.…
Johnston Community College EMS Students Participate in Night Ops Exercise
Paramedic students take part in annual Night Ops Exercise held at JCC. SMITHFIELD – Paramedic students in Johnston Community College’s Department of EMS Education participated in the annual Night Ops Exercise held all over JCC’s Campus. The exercise, including 12…
Junior Cotillion Holds Grand Spring Ball
SMITHFIELD – The National League of Junior Cotillions Johnston County Chapter held its annual Grand Spring Ball at the Johnston County Ag Center in Smithfield on March 19. The Grand Spring Ball was a semi-formal event and included a very…
UNC Health Johnston Adds Transportation Option
SMITHFIELD – UNC Health Johnston is contracting with a ridesharing company to save expense on transportation needs largely filled by ambulances. The hospital is using WEMOVV, a startup based in Smithfield, to run lab specimens and transport pre-approved patients. Until…
Town Of Smithfield Appointments – March 2023
The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved the following appointments during their March 2023 meeting: Appearance Commission – Sharon L. Lynch Historic Properties Commission – Sharon L. Lynch Board of Adjustment – Thomas C. Bell
