Nov. 2019 Town of Smithfield Appointments
The Smithfield Town Council made the following appointments at their November 2019 meeting:
Doris L Wallace - Smithfield Planning Board In-Town member - (first...
How Do You Cook A Turkey? We Asked Local Elementary School Students
With the assistance of Johnston County Public Schools, JoCoReport recently asked kindergarten and first grade students how they would prepare a turkey for their...
Food Safety During Thanksgiving
By: Cassidy Hall
Johnston & Wilson County Cooperative Extension
Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
I realize the term “food safety” may not excite many people, but what...
Garner Cancels Christmas Parade
The Town of Garner has decided to cancel the 2019 Garner Christmas Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, due to concern that...
County Approves Princeton Rock Quarry Expansion
In a unanimous vote, Johnston County Commissioners have approved the expansion of a rock quarry owned by Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC.
Hanson received approval to...
Reminder: Peak Season Soil Testing Period Opens Nov. 27
Harvest of crops across North Carolina has been ongoing for months and weather has generally been favorable for growers, unlike the wet months of...
Former Johnston County School Teacher Announces Candidacy For NC Superintendent Of Public Instruction
CARY- Republican Catherine Truitt, Chancellor of non-profit Western Governors University North Carolina (WGU NC), has officially declared her candidacy for North Carolina Superintendent of...
Fire Department Will Keep Old Ladder Truck
The Smithfield Fire Department, which recently received delivery of a new 2019 Smeal 100 foot platform ladder truck, will keep the old ladder truck...
Troop 63 Eagle Scout Christopher Jordan Hales
On Sunday, November 24th, an Eagle Scout Ceremony was held for Eagle Scout Christopher Jordan Hales from Boy Scout Troop 63 of Pine Level....
Pecan Growers Prevail, Good Crop For Thanksgiving
Pecan pie lovers can celebrate. The North Carolina pecan growers have a good crop ahead of the holidays despite a relatively dry summer and...
