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Highway Patrol Urges Motorists To Plan Ahead For Memorial Day Travel
With an estimated 37.6 million motorists taking to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers to plan ahead before traveling. Regardless of the intended…
Stay Safe On Roadways During Memorial Day Travel Weekend
One of the busiest travel times of the year is the Memorial Day weekend, and the N.C. Department of Transportation wants your trip to be safe. The NC DOT will…
Polenta Teacher Named Cleveland Chamber Superstar Teacher Of The Month
The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce has named Katie Owens, a teacher at Polenta Elementary, as the SUPER STAR Teacher for the month for May. SUPER STAR teachers demonstrate excellence…
Rouzer Announces Winner Of 7th District Art Competition
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) has announced Hobbton High School student Maegan Hering as the winner of the 2019 Seventh Congressional District Art Competition. Hering’s piece, “Pig in Sunset”, will be displayed…
Harnett County Woman Wins $200,000 Top Prize In Wheel of Fortune Scratch-Off Game
Gloria Wilson’s head is spinning after winning $200,000 playing the new Wheel of Fortune scratch-off. “I just can’t believe it’s real,” said Wilson. “I’m in total shock.” Wilson bought the…
Group Claims Johnston County Public Schools Lack Minority Administrators
Only 4 of top 84 positions are held by African Americans Only 3 African-American High School Principals Hired By JCS In Last 50 Years Group Claims A group of concerned…
Erwin Elementary’s Days Are Numbered
Old school will close when last bell rings this year The Harnett County School board voted Monday morning to officially close Erwin’s elementary school even as they await final planning…
Johnston Regional Airport Receives $560,000 For Development Projects
The Johnston Regional Airport on Swift Creek Road near Smithfield was one of nine airports across North Carolina to receive funding for safety and development projects during the May meeting…
Planned Selma Water Outage Postponed
SELMA – The Town of Selma has postponed a water outage that had been planned for Wednesday. A new date has not been announced. Crews had planned to turn off…
European Union Economic Officials Visit Clayton
Tour of Workforce Center, Novo Nordisk Part of Itinerary for Regional Stop A full array of international business connections was on display Thursday afternoon as economic and commercial attachés from…
JCC Receives First National Science Foundation Grant
$283,800 grant will support the training of 15 technicians in blended applied engineering and biotechnology curricula Johnston Community College has been awarded a $283,880 National Science Foundation Advanced Technologies Education…
Lee Promoted To Sergeant
Smithfield police officer W.T. Lee has been promoted. Lee was promoted to the rank of sergeant during an Oath of Office ceremony May 7th before the Smithfield Town Council. Mayor Andy…
