Sunday, May 19, 2024


Harnett County Animal Shelter Waives Pet Adoption Fees

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Fee waiver will be available through November 1 Harnett County Animal Services has announced that the adoption fees for all animals at the Harnett County...

NC DOT’s Division 4 Has New Leader

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The N.C. Department of Transportation has a new leader for its highway division responsible for Johnston, Nash, Wayne, Wilson, Edgecombe and Halifax counties. Kevin Bowen...

UMO Announces New Online Agribusiness Degree

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MOUNT OLIVE - The University of Mount Olive is once again addressing the needs of its students and helping educate tomorrow’s agribusiness leaders. Beginning...

450 NC National Guardsmen To Mobilize Due To Civil Unrest

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RALEIGH – In response to requests from local officials, Governor Cooper on Sunday authorized 450 North Carolina National Guardsmen to mobilize due to civil...

Strawberry Growers Adapt Operations To COVID-19 Restrictions

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North Carolina’s strawberry season kicked off around the same time the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the state. Now, local strawberry growers,...

Wet Weather Testing Farmers, Livestock Operations

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An unseasonably wet winter is taking its toll on local farmers and their livestock.  Growers and producers are praying for dry weather.Bryant Spivey, Johnston...

Johnston NAACP Announces 2020 Scholarship Winners

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SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County NAACP under the leadership of Dr. Gettys Cohen, Jr. has  announced the 2020 scholarship winners. Three scholarships were awarded...

Terry Rose Files For District Court Judge

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A local attorney has formally filed for a seat on the District Court bench.  Terry F. Rose filed for a seat in the 11th Judicial...

Preserving History: Town Maps Professionally Restored In Register Of Deeds Office

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Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced another phase of restoration of documents in his office.  Recently, Town Maps - some dating back to...

Johnston County Spending Nearly 98% Of CARES Act Funds On Employee Salaries

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SMITHFIELD -  The CARES Act, approved by Congress to help individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, recent provided $3,656,014 to the...