Farmland Preservation Grants Available Through NCDA
Application deadline is Dec. 13
RALEIGH - Starting Monday, Oct. 14, county governments and nonprofit groups may apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural...
Parks & Rec Wins Approval For $16,856 Project
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department will use funds in the current fiscal year budget to install four shade structures at two parks.
The Smithfield...
Tillis Sends Letter Urging Senate To Take Up Landmark Retirement Legislation
On Wednesday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Scott (R-SC), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Cory Gardner (R-CO) Rob Portman (R-OH), and Martha McSally...
Smithfield Police K-9 ‘Diesel’ Retires
Health and age issues have prompted the retirement of a Smithfield Police K-9. Diesel is 10 years-old and has been a part of the Smithfield...
Commissioners Approve 5 New Full-Time Social Services Positions
The Johnston County Department of Social Services is advertising to fill five vacancies after County Commissioners created the new positions.
DSS Director Scott Sabatino received...
Register Of Deeds Office Reports Substantial Revenue Growth
Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced a substantial increase in revenue collected by his office over the last few years. For the...
Clayton PD Has A New Dedicated Traffic Officer
Clayton Police now have a new ride…plus a new dedicated traffic officer.
It’s all part of a NC Governor's Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP) grant which...
Heading Into Busiest Time Of The Year For Vehicle-Animal Collisions
Johnston Ranked 13th Highest In 2018 For Animal Collision
As one of the fastest growing states in the country, expanded growth of many areas around...
JCATS In Need Of New Operations And Maintenance Facility
Community and Senior Services of Johnston County (CSS), operates a community transportation program known as the Johnston County Area Transit System (JCATS). Thirty-one JCATS...
Council Approves First Phase Of East River Subdivision
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council approved a request by developers of the new East River subdivision on Buffalo Road just north...