Thursday, March 28, 2024


Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities

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Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st.   Nine fire departments are...

Two Killed In Benson-Area Crash

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BENSON - The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that killed two people. The 1:11am Friday accident occurred on Highway 50...

Benson Chamber Announces 2020 Award Winners

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The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held its Ignite 2020 awards banquet May 20 in the Barn at Broadslab Distillery. Several community members received...

JCPS Hires Engineer Of Energy Management

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Weston Hockaday was named Engineer of Energy Management for Johnston County Public Schools. Hockaday was voted into this position at the May 11th Johnston County...

High Speed Chase And Shooting At Police Leads To Federal Prison Sentence

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A Johnston County man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by...

JCPS Board Asks Commissioners For 11 Percent Budget Increase

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Wants To Keep Projected $20 Million Fund Balance Asks Commissioners For Separate $3.6 Million Performance Bonus 1250 Fewer Students Expected Next School YearSMITHFIELD -...

Improvements Planned For Rotary Shelter

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A bid has been awarded to renovate and make improvements to the Rotary Shelter at Smithfield Community Park. A $22,750 bid was awarded recently...

Man Drowns While Fishing In Johnston County Pond

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BENSON - A man drowned while fishing at a Johnston County pond. It happened at a pond on Tarheel Road off Highway 242 North...

First Year JCPS Teachers Honored

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Johnston County Public Schools named Ally Edwards as the district’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year at a virtual ceremony held recently. Edwards, a...

Non-Typical Times Spur Partnership Success

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In the face of a challenging year, a strong partnership emerged. JCI’s Pre-Employment Services program, in partnership with local grocery stores, has worked diligently to...