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Damon Kenny Takes Oath As Smithfield Police Officer
Damon Kenny has been sworn in as one of the newest officers on the Smithfield police force. Officer Kenny received his Oath of Office from Mayor Andy Moore during the…

Freeman Appointed To Selma Planning Board
Ronald Lee Freeman of Selma has been appointed to a position on the Selma Planning Board. Freeman was nominated in March by the Selma Town Council for an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)…

County Water Plant Named In Honor Of Former Public Utilities Director
Johnston County’s Water Treatment Plant has officially been renamed the Timothy G. Broome Water Treatment Plant. Broome served as the Director of Johnston County Public Utilities from 1997 until his retirement…

Four Inducted Into JCPS Athletic Hall Of Fame
Four individuals have been inducted into the Johnston County Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame. A special ceremony was held on March 23rd at the Corinth Holders High School Cafeteria. The…

School Finance Officer: Budget Increase Request Is 30%, Not 20%
Superintendent Seeking $19.5 Million More Next Year Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) Finance Officer Art Stanley says the new fiscal year budget proposal released by Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow last…

Four Oaks Middle Teacher Named Teacher Of Month
The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce has named Ida Robbins a teacher at Four Oaks Middle School the April Teacher of the Month recipient. Robbins was presented with a Certificate…

Smithfield Recognizes Electrical Linemen
The Smithfield Town Council has proclaimed Thursday, April 18th as Electrical Linemen Appreciation Day in the Town of Smithfield. During the April town council meeting, Mayor Andy Moore and members…

Highway Patrol Concludes Operation Drive To Live
The State Highway Patrol has concluded a week-long campaign held annually each year to combat fatal collisions involving teen drivers. During the week of April 8 through April 12, troopers…

County Rejects Outdoor Paintball Business
Six years after county commissioners rejected a proposed soccer field on a tract of land in a residential area, county leaders this month rejected a proposed outdoor paintball field on…

School Board Honors Former Members
Recently retired Johnston County School Board members Butler Hall and Dorothy Johnson were recognized at the April meeting of the Board of Education. Both knew they would be honored at the…

JCC Early Childhood Student Named Academic Excellence Winner
Jennylee Spottswood was chosen for her passion for education and hard work in the classroom Jennylee Spottswood of Clayton has always enjoyed caring for children. “Once my twins started kindergarten,…

Johnston Volunteers Receive Girl Scout Awards
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines congratulates Mary Betts of Selma and Vivian Morgan of Clayton for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. They were awarded this prestigious honor at…








