Sisters Give Candy And Cards To Nursing Home Residents
BENSON - Two sisters who hold states titles, 11 year-old Madelyn Herring, Junior Miss North Carolina and 6 year-old Saylor-Claire Herring, Tiny Miss North...
Food Safety During Thanksgiving
By: Cassidy Hall
Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Johnston & Wilson County Center
I realize the term “food safety” may not excite many people, but what if...
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...
Johnston County Public Health Department COVID Vaccination Update
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County is currently vaccinating those in Phase 1a which includes health care workers fighting COVID-19, long-term care staff and residents, and...
Local Girl Scout Recognized For Assisting Community Organizations
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines has recognized Madeline Smith of Smithfield for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned...
N.C. Egg Farming: Forever In The Family And Always In The Heart
By Taylor Parrish on February 5, 2021
NASHVILLE, NC - Trey Braswell, of Braswell Family Farm, grew up with a strong love and heart for agriculture....
Jessica Crawford Honored With EMS Public Servant Award
Johnston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lieutenant Jessica Crawford was honored on Tuesday, March 2nd with the 2021 VFW Public Servant Award for Emergency...
NCDHHS Launches Statewide Open Enrollment For NC Medicaid Managed Care
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday the launch of statewide open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care. Beneficiaries can...
Two-Thirds Of North Carolinians Worry About Side Effects Of COVID Vaccine
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Nearly two-thirds of North Carolinians worry about harmful side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, even as a growing majority...
Two Full Time Positions Approved To Help With Demand For County Services
Johnston County Commissioners approved a request Monday night to add two new full time positions. Register of Deeds Craig Olive received unanimous approval to...
