Huge Procession Planned Monday To Honor Fallen Firefighter Jason Dean
13-mile funeral procession with 250+ fire and emergency vehicles
CLAYTON - This Monday, September 28th, the Town of Clayton will play host to a massive...
2023 Farm Bureau Scholarship Winners
JOHNSTON COUNTY - A dinner was held June 22 to recognize the recipients of the 2023 Johnston County Farm Bureau scholarships and their families....
Paramedic Students Participate in Night Ops Exercise
Event simulated real-world emergency training for students
The Johnston Community College Emergency Medical Services Education program ran an all-night training exercise, Night Ops, recently for...
Johnston’s Housing Market Upswing Continues
Higher lumber prices and COVID-19 aren't have a noticeable impact on the housing market in Johnston County. September's new housing numbers are just in....
Smithfield Approves New Tethering Ordinance
In a unanimous vote, the Smithfield Town Council has approved a new tethering ordinance.
In March, Chief of Police Keith Powell presented a proposed ordinance...
What would happen if farmers took 45 days off?
by Bryant M. Spivey
Johnston County Extension Director
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have made some adjustment to our daily routines. No more eating...
Fred Smith Announces Bid For Johnston County Commissioner
Former Johnston County Commissioner and State Senator Fred Smith of Clayton announced today (Friday) he is running for a seat on the Johnston County...
Former PE Teacher Named New Assistant Principal At South Johnston High
A former physical education teacher and coach at South Johnston High has been named the new Assistant Principal at the school.
The Johnston County School...
NCDHHS Adds Antigen Test Information To COVID-19 Dashboard
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is adding information about antigen testing to the COVID-19 NC Dashboard, including positive...
NCDA To Treat Gypsy Moth Infestations In Seven Counties
RALEIGH -- The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will conduct treatments for gypsy moth infestations in several areas across North Carolina beginning...