Easter Sunday Drive-In Church
As churches went “viral” with internet services on Sunday, one Clayton church invited worshipers to their parking lot for a “drive-in” Easter service. Attendees...
Fire Departments Make Rounds With Easter Bunny
Due to the stay at home order, kids (young and old) couldn't get out to see the Easter Bunny this year.
However, several local fire...
Missing Person Case Now A Homicide Investigation
The disappearance of a 61 year-old man in December 2019 is now believed to be foul play.
William "Jimmy" Graham of Newton Grove was reported missing...
Wayne County Monitoring Increased COVID-19 Cases
The Wayne County Health Department is currently monitoring increased cases of COVID-19 at facilities in the County.
Currently, Wayne County has a total of 72...
Cooper Tightens Restrictions On Retail Businesses
Orders nursing homes to do more
As expected, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order tightening the restrictions on retail businesses and nursing...
Commissioners Approve Parks, Greenways And Open Space Grants
Johnston County Commissioners have unanimously approved $808,742.75 in Parks, Greenways and Open Space Grants. The money is from Johnston County’s Open Space Fund. A total...
NCDA Scaling Back Soil Testing
RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services lab has scaled back its testing to a few core services, making...
April 12th Update: Over 100 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported In Johnston County
Springbrook Nursing Center Linked To 51 Coronavirus Cases
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following information as of 4:00 p.m....
What would happen if farmers took 45 days off?
by Bryant M. Spivey
Johnston County Extension Director
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have made some adjustment to our daily routines. No more eating...
Social Seclusion Getting You Down
The coronavirus crisis is depressing, for sure, but you need to keep yourself occupied in order to overcome social seclusion
by Rebecca Weber, CEO of...
