Educational Institutions Ask General Assembly For More COVID-19 Money
By Lindsay Marchello
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s public schools and universities are asking the General Assembly for millions more to deal with COVID-19...
New Home Permits Jump 60 Percent In August
The Johnston County Building Inspections Department had one of their busiest months ever in August because of a sixty percent jump in permits issued...
Heritage Commission Roundtable Discussion On Racism In Education Oct. 8th
The Johnston County Heritage Commission’s Black History Committee will present a roundtable discussion on racism in education on Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 pm....
Surplus Ambulance Donated To JCC EMS Program
SMITHFIELD - A former Johnston County EMS ambulance will used by local college students for training. Johnston County Emergency Services recently removed a 2006...
The Truth About Agriculture and Farm Workers
By: Bryant Spivey
County Extension Director
Johnston County Cooperative Extension
As a public employee working for an educational organization that supports farms and farmers of all different...
Four Oaks Girl Scout Earns Highest Award
Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines congratulates Annah Kate Lassiter of Four Oaks for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she...
Christmas Drive-Thru Shows Seniors They Aren’t Alone
Elderly people suffered mightily during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Those with pre-existing conditions and advanced age fell directly into the crosshairs of the coronavirus. As...
Faith And Farming Go Hand-In-Hand For Isaac Best
University of Mount Olive senior Isaac Best is majoring in agricultural production with a concentration in business. It is a major that will serve...
Wedding And Event Venue Approved
A new wedding and event venue will be opening in western Johnston County. In a 7-to-0 vote, Johnston County Commissioners approved a petition to...
Sampson County Native Serves Aboard “Fast And Feared” U.S. Navy Warship
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community OutreachROTA, Spain - A native of Clinton, North Carolina, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS...
