Friday, April 19, 2024


New Helicopter Added To Harnett Health Fleet

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Chopper transport to cut response times in emergenciesA medical transport helicopter, like the one shown here, is now stationed at Harnett Health's Betsy Johnson...

Court of Appeals Rules Against Town Of Smithfield In RV Park Lawsuit

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In a unanimous decision, the NC Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against the Town of Smithfield’s attempts to block a controversial RV Park. In the...

Elder Abuse Awareness Walk Scheduled For Friday

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The Johnston County Department of Social Services will once again this year hold an Elder Abuse Awareness Walk.   The event will be held on Friday,...

Student Projects Transform Classroom And Community

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Hundreds of people attended the Johnston County Public Schools Innovation Expo to see teachers and students showcase innovative teaching and learning practices on May...

North Carolina’s Rescue Efforts After Hurricane Florence Recognized With International Award

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North Carolina has received a special commendation from the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swift Water Rescue for the coordinated local, state and...

Harnett County Property Tax To Stay The Same, But Some Fees May Be Going...

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Harnett County Manager Paula Stewart presented the preliminary budget to the Board of Commissioners during a special session Tuesday morning. At the top of the...

Superintendent Asks For $1.5 Million To Meet Obligations

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Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow says the school system needs $1.5 million to meet their obligations for the current fiscal...

Farmers Should Prepare For Hurricane Season

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Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler’s annual plea for farmers to prepare for hurricane season is especially poignant this year, in light of Hurricane Florence’s destruction...

County Rezones Defunct Sandpit Property

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A former sandpit in southern Johnston County has been rezoned. Charles Bryan Denning of Dunn received unanimous approval from Johnston County Commissioners to rezone 18.58...

Six Boys Climb The Ranks Of Scouting To Reach The Pinnacle Of Eagle Scout

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A special Eagle Scout Ceremony was held recently for six scouts from Boy Scout Troop 57 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Hwy 42 in...