How to Make the CARES Act Part of Your Financial Plan
(StatePoint) For many Americans, the current state of the economy is creating real financial challenges and concerns. However, the federal government’s recently enacted CARES...
Braswell Wins District 6 Republican County Commissioner Primary
Incumbent Johnston County Commissioner Tony Braswell of Pine Level easily won the Republican Primary for the District 6 seat Tuesday. Braswell carried 52.6% of...
Benson Police Completes One Mind Campaign
Pledge to improve mental health response in community BENSON - The Benson Police Department has completed a pledge to improve their response to those...
County Says ‘No’ To Dog Boarding Business
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has rejected plans by a Smithfield area resident to operate a dog boarding and training facility, and a...
Johnston County Commissioners Schedule Emergency Meeting
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has scheduled an emergency meeting for the purposes of receiving an update and discussing matters related to the...
Prominent Physician, Wife Agree To Pay $8.8 Million To Resolve Fraud Allegations
A prominent doctor and his wife have agreed to relinquish approximately $3.3 million worth of assets and also agreed to a conditional consent judgment...
Food Trucks Get Green Light In Dunn, Under Conditions
Dunn City Council amended an ordinance pertaining to the operation of food trucks in downtown.
Assistant City Manager Mathew Boone outlined the new parameters prior...
f(x) Robotics Wins Imagery Award For Fifth Year In A Row
By Eli Spottswood
SMITHFIELD — On Sunday, March 3rd, FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Team 6004 f(x) Robotics competed at the Chapel Hill High School...
Junior Cotillion Holds Grand Spring Ball
SMITHFIELD - The National League of Junior Cotillions Johnston County Chapter held its annual Grand Spring Ball at the Johnston County Ag Center in...
Preserving History: Town Maps Professionally Restored In Register Of Deeds Office
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced another phase of restoration of documents in his office. Recently, Town Maps - some dating back to...
