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Frozen Corns Recalled After Tests Show Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
Cambridge Farms of York, Pa., is voluntarily recalling frozen corn distributed at retail supermarkets in 15 states including North Carolina. The company launched the recall after a routine sample collected at a retail location by the N.C. Department of…
Benson Sewer Project Readies City For Near Future
The recently announced sewer project for Benson comes ahead of what could well be a growth spurt for the Johnston County city. City Manager Matt Zapp announced last week the city has applied for – and is likely to get…
Retired Animal Services Director Honored
Recently retired Animal Services Director, Ernie Wilkinson, third from the left, receives a plaque from County Commissioner Ted Godwin, in honor of his service to the Johnston County Animal Services Department. Included with them are, from left, Chad McLamb, Assistant…
Johnston Extension Agent Receives National Award
Tim Britton, a Cooperative Extension Agent from Johnston County, recently received the 2016 Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents. The Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference was held in Little Rock, AR. This award is given…
Benson Seeks $1.1 Million For Park Project
The Town of Benson is inching ever closer to the next phase of improvements to the proposed Lee Street Park Complex. According to Town Manager Matt Zapp, the City of Benson has applied for a $1.1 million grant from the…
Chamber Teams Up With Elementary Teacher For Pilot Program
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce teamed with River Dell Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Cindy Raynor to raise awareness of her pilot program for elementary students. Ms Raynor has developed many curriculum based learning activities, or challenges,…
Rouzer To Co-Host 2016 NC Business And Economic Development Summit
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced Thursday that he will be joining the entire North Carolina Congressional delegation to co-host the 2016 North Carolina Business & Economic Development Summit. The summit seeks to advance legislative policies to increase business growth and…
You Decide: Which Economic Plan Will Boost The Economy?
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension I’ve been avidly following presidential elections since 1960. Then, as a ten-year-old, I watched the Kennedy-Nixon race go down to the wire with the final outcome being decided by only a…
Second Purse Snatching Incident Reported
A second purse snatching incident has been reported at Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield. For the second time this week the same man has reportedly grabbed a purse from a female victim and fled in an awaiting car. The latest…
Four Oaks Man Attacked, Robbed Near Benson
A Four Oaks man said he was assaulted and robbed while at a location near Benson Thursday night. Around 9:00pm, Johnston County deputies responded to a residence on Highway 50 about five miles north of Benson. The 28 year-old victim…
