Council Will Seek Grant To Pay For Proposed $2.3 Million Pedestrian Trail
SMITHFIELD - A proposed multi-purpose trail on Market Street from the Neuse River Bridge to Wilson's Mills Road could cost $2,345,000.
During the January 3,...
Benson Completes First Commissioned Mural
The Town of Benson is excited to announce that its first commissioned mural is now complete.
Project lead Jennifer Wood and partner Buffy Taylor, from...
Gyms, Fitness Centers In Trouble Because Of Lockdowns, Survey Finds
By John Trump
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — About 25% of gyms in the U.S. will close by year’s end, a new study shows.
The global pandemic is...
COVID-19 Testing Site Moving To New Location
SMITHFIELD - A new COVID-19 testing site will be available for Johnston County residents starting Tuesday, January 25. The four-lane, drive-thru testing site will...
Roundtable Discussion On Racism In Health Care August 6th
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Heritage Commission’s Black History Committee will present a roundtable discussion on racism in health care on Thursday, August 6...
Don’t Let The Weeds Spoil The Fruits Of Your Labor
By Dr. Jason Davis University of Mount Olive Assistant Dean School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
MOUNT OLIVE –At this point in the growing...
Johnston County Census Response Rates
Johnston County is currently ranked 7th out of 100 counties in North Carolina in the response rate to the 2020 US Census. 45.9 percent...
New Program To Expedite Return Of Unclaimed Property To Rightful Owners
Hassle-Free Processing Puts Check in the Mail Faster
RALEIGH – It’s your money, and State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, is eager to put it back...
Editorial: Why I Support The 2019 NC Farm Act (Part 1 of 3)
By: NC Senator Brent Jackson
Because of the nature of this year’s Farm Act, I think it is important to add some context concerning the...
Historic Selma Train Depot And JCI Celebrate 17 Years Of Transportation Excellence
JCI has been operating the historic Selma Train Station for 17 years. Ms. Pevorrice Banks, Team Lead, and her co-worker Marty Finch have been...