First COVID-19 Pediatric Death Reported In North Carolina
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina. A child in...
Interim Superintendent’s Salary Is 42 Percent Higher
Wayne County Public Schools will be paying their interim superintendent 42 percent more than Dr. Michael J. Dunsmore earned as superintendent. On Wednesday, Dr....
Celebrate Of Life Service For Jimmy Capps June 9th At Grand Ole Opry
Funeral arrangements have been announced for musician Jimmy Capps who passed away Monday at the age of 81. Capps was from Benson, NC. He...
Bill Would Make It Easier For Military Spouses, Veterans To Find Work
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Military spouses and veterans could find it easier to get jobs in North Carolina.
The House Judiciary Committee approved...
Friday Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Explained
By Cassidy Hobbs Hall
Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Johnston County Cooperative Extension
This is the 4th in a series of 6 Food Preservation articles that...
Bill To Limit Pensions For Officials Convicted Of Crimes Moves Forward
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Lawmakers moved to restrict pensions for public officials who commit crimes while performing their official duties.
Senate Bill 719...
Airport Authority Board Could Expand To 7 Members
In a unanimous vote, Johnston County Commissioners have requested the local delegation in the NC General Assembly introduce a bill allowing the Johnston County...
Public Library Reopening June 8th With Limited Services
Curbside Services Will Continue Through July 31st
SMITHFIELD - The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield will reopen on Monday, June 8th with...
New Local COVID-19 Hotline Number
SMITHFIELD - Effective Wednesday, June 3rd, the new hotline number for COVID-19 information in Johnston County will be 919-209-8310. The hours of operation for...
Bill On Voter Fraud Moves Through Senate Committees
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republicans on Tuesday, June 2, amended a bill to tighten oversight of absentee ballots and address possible voter...
