Community
Johnston Health Awarded Primary Stroke Certification From The Joint Commission
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. Johnston Health underwent a rigorous onsite…
Clayton Resident Receives UMO Lifetime Achievement Award
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive Alumni Association recently presented Billy Kornegay, from the Class of 1966, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was given during the…
Lamms Leave Major Donation To Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO – The estate of Melda B. and William S. “Bill” Lamm has given Wayne Community College its largest unrestricted gift so far. The Lamms left a $1,059,177 bequest to…
Newly Elected Clayton Council Members Sworn In
CLAYTON – On Monday night, three newly elected Town of Clayton Council Members took the Oath of Office. Andria Archer, Porter Casey, and Michael Sims are the newest members of…
Construction Costs Double For New Water Treatment Plant
SMITHFIELD – Rising labor and material costs will have a major impact on what taxpayers will pay to construct a new wastewater treatment plant. The 210 Wastewater Treatment Plant will…
AgCarolina Farm Credit Employees Donate To Walk In My Shoes Therapeutic Riding
SMITHFIELD – AgCarolina Farm Credit has announced a $3,000 donation to Walk in My Shoes Therapeutic Riding, Johnston County’s leading therapeutic riding program. The organization’s mission is to provide safe…
New Smithfield Fire Chief Takes Oath
SMITHFIELD – Town of Smithfield Fire Chief Michael Brown received his official Oath of Office on November 9th. Brown was sworn in by Mayor Pro Tem John Dunn. Chief Brown…
Steve Bizzell Will Seek Seventh Term As Johnston County Sheriff
Bizzell was first elected in 1998 and is one of North Carolina’s most experienced county sheriffs PRINCETON – Lifelong Johnston County resident Steve Bizzell announced Tuesday that he will seek…
Benson’s Second Main Street Mural Is Complete
BENSON – Work on the Town of Benson’s second commissioned mural is complete. Greensboro artist Gina Franco put the finishing touches on the town’s new mural Friday evening — the…
2021 Farm-City Week Honors Ronnie Parker And Myron Smith Families
By: Bryant Spivey County Extension Director and Cassidy Hall, Extension Agent JOHNSTON COUNTY – Farm-City Week is part of a national celebration of the partnership between farmers, suppliers, truckers, distributors,…
Commissioners Appoint Replacement For Chad Stewart
SMITHFIELD – Monday night was the final meeting for Chairman Chad Stewart as a Johnston County Commissioner. Stewart announced last month he was stepping down effective Nov. 30, 2021, a…
Women On The Move Host Food And Clothing Giveaway
SMITHFIELD – A local organization gave back to the community with a free food and clothing giveaway. Women on the Move by TLP, Inc. is owned by Tamara Pratt. Pratt…
