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Commissioners Honor American Legion’s 100th Anniversary
Johnston County Commissioners recognized the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary last week. Commissioners adopted a resolution at their April 1st meeting at the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield. The American Legion…
Williford Installs Life Saving Device In Church For Eagle Scout Project
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on March 31st for Jamie Glenn Williford of Boy Scout Troop 33. For his Eagle Scout project, Jamie installed an automated external defibrillator…
Grandparent Scam Costs Johnston County Woman $16,000
A 78 year-old Johnston County woman last $16,000 last month in the Grandparent Scam. The victim said she received a phone call on March 27th from a person pretending to be…
One Of The World’s Best Air Shows Coming To Goldsboro
Seymour Johnson AFB – Goldsboro – “Wings Over Wayne” is one of the world’s best air shows, according to Chuck Allen, the Mayor of Goldsboro. “Seymour Johnson does a phenomenal job attracting…
Johnston County Employer Has Success With JCI Employees
Ramsey Khelifi started working at Carolina Pottery as a Pricer in January of 2019. Ramsey was referred to JCI from Vocational Rehabilitation for assistance with employment services. JCI develops partnerships…
Jade’s Jam Returns To Benson For Fifth Year
Pet adoptions, accessories, food all on tap It’s the first weekend in April and it can mean only one thing to pet lovers — it’s time for Jade’s Jam. The…
NCSHP Partners In Drive To Save Lives Campaign
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will once again join 14 other states in an effort to reduce collisions along the I-95 corridor. Through support from the International Association of…
2019 NC Strawberry Season Under Way
April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through Memorial Day. “There should be plenty of…
Angier Police Chief Sworn In
Angier police chief sworn in New Angier Police Chief Arthur Yarbrough, right, officially took his oath of office Tuesday night during the Angier Board of Commissioners meeting. He is shown…
Dale Wood Named Smithfield Police Officer of the Year
A veteran Smithfield police officer has received the department’s top honor. Tuesday night, Detective Sergeant Dale Wood was recognized by the Smithfield Town Council as the 2018 Officer of the…
Jimmy Capps And The Malpass Brothers To Play Celebration Concert In Benson
May 11th Recognition of Benson Native Jimmy Capps And His Contributions To Country Music If you’re a country music fan, you’ve probably heard Jimmy Capps on one of your favorite songs.…
Over 100 Vietnam Veterans Attended NCNG’S Vietnam War Era Veterans Day Event
Hundreds of North Carolina citizens, civic leaders, and NC Guardsmen welcomed over 100 Vietnam Veterans to Joint Force Headquarters during a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration event in Raleigh on Monday, April…
