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I-95 Guardrail Work Will Require Overnight Lane Closures For Most Of This Year
Drivers on Interstate 95 in Johnston County will encounter overnight lane reductions starting this month and lasting through much of this year to allow contract workers to safely upgrade the…
Nominations Now Being Accepted for Stevens Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award and will be accepted through July 1, 2019. Anyone who has made substantial, outstanding contributions…
School Board Approves 2019-2020 Traditional, Restart Calendars
Last school year there were at least six different school calendars for students to follow. Superintendent Dr. Ross Renfrow challenged members of the Calendar Committee to reduce that number to no…
Troop 726 Eagle Scout Joshua Griffin Recognized
On Saturday, May 4th an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Eagle Scout Joshua Frederick Griffin from Boy Scout Troop 726 of Clayton at Hocutt Baptist Church. For…
ABC Commission Distributes $550,000
The Johnston County Board of Alcohol Control has declared $550,000 surplus and distributed the funds in April to the County of Johnston and incorporated towns in accordance with state law.…
Machining Students Win Honors At State SkillsUSA
Two students receive first place, two students earn third place in state competition Four machining students at Johnston Community College won honors in the recent SkillsUSA North Carolina championships. Matthew…
2019 School Bookkeeper of the Year Named
Kristine Solomon from West Clayton Elementary School was named this year’s School Bookkeeper of the Year at a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 30th. This is the first year Johnston…
Town Board Approves Bids
Two bids have been awarded by the Smithfield Town Council for upgrades and repairs. The council has awarded a $14,800 bid to Mark Gregory Roof Company to replace the mausoleum…
Partnership For Children Recognizes Community Champions
On Friday, April 12th, the Partnership for Children of Johnston County (PFCJC) held the 2019 Champions for Children Breakfast. The Champions for Children event recognizes the significant achievements of individuals…
Rouzer To Host Hurricane Recovery Roundtable In Burgaw
Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) will host a Hurricane Recovery Roundtable, an information session and overview of ongoing Hurricane Florence recovery efforts led by non-profits and other organizations in North Carolina’s…
Local Veterans Visit Durham VA
Members from the Johnston County Marine Corps League Carry-On Detachment 1236 host a quarterly bingo game on April 30th for the residents at the Durham Veterans Affairs Hospital. The Marines…
NCSU Arboretum Garden Party And Rare Plant Auction This Sunday, May 5
RALEIGH – Designed for passionate gardeners and featuring rare and hard-to-find plants, JC Raulston Arboretum’s annual Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction will be held this Sunday, May 5th from 2:30PM – 6:00PM…
