Archer Lodge
School Board Approves Personnel Recommendations
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following recommendations, from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, during a special-called meeting July 25, 2023: Principal – Two-Year Contract • Elizabeth…
Water Distribution System Change From Johnston East To Johnston West
SMITHFIELD – On July 17, 2023 and July 24, 2023, Johnston County will convert portions of the water distribution system from the Johnston East zone to the Johnston West zone. This will…
Funds Being Raised For Johnston County Mom Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
“Everything is going to be okay no matter what” ARCHER LODGE – A Johnston County mother is in need of financial support as she battles stage 4 cancer. Jennifer Pervis…
JoCo Tourism Authority Awards $150,000 In Capital Grants
New Digital Sales Manager, Promotions, and New Board Members SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Tourism Authority recently approved $150,000 in Tourism Capital Grant applications for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024.…
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the…
Authorities Identify Drowning Victim
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have released the name of an elderly Johnston County man who drowned. The incident was reported at 6:50pm Sunday at a pond about 1,000 feet off…
Conrad Elected Johnston County Republican Party Chairman At Convention
SMITHFIELD – Local party volunteer, Marshall Conrad from the Cleveland community was elected the chairman of the Johnston County Republican Party for the biennium Thursday night, with two-thirds of the…
Three Car Crash Injures Two
ARCHER LODGE – A three-vehicle accident sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon. The collision was reported on Buffalo Road near Archer Lodge. A second minor incident occurred at…
Local Girls Encourage The Next Generation
CLAYTON – At the end of February during National Engineers Week is a day that one local team finds extra special. G-Force Robotics, a high school robotics team and SWENext…
Deputies Track Down Train Thief
ARCHER LODGE – Deputies have tracked down a train thief. Dustin Glenn Keel, age 36, of the 7500 block of Applewhite Road, Wendell was busted this week on multiple charges.…
Bryan Chadwick Named New Archer Lodge Town Administrator
ARCHER LODGE – Mr. Bryan Chadwick has been named the new Town Administrator for Archer Lodge. He received his Oath of Office during the February 6 meeting of the Archer…
Chris Allen Hired As First Parks & Rec Director For Archer Lodge
ARCHER LODGE – The Town of Archer Lodge has announced the hiring of their first Parks and Recreation Director. Chris Allen joined the town in January. “I am excited for…
