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SJHS Chapter Places In National FFA Competition
FOUR OAKS – The South Johnston High School FFA Chapter recently competed at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Previously, the South Johnston FFA Food Science & Technology Team…
JCPS Honors County Veterans With Annual Celebration
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools held its 17th annual Veterans Day celebration to honor and recognize all Johnston County veterans for their service…
Country Artist & Combat Veteran Releases “Let’s Talk About Heroes” For Veterans Day
Nashville, TN – Country Artist/Songwriter & Combat Veteran Ryan Weaver has released a new single “Let’s Talk About Heroes” honoring America’s everyday heroes for Veterans Day. The single was written…
“Thank-A-Vet” Program Celebrates Five Years Of Serving Veterans
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Since launching five years ago, more than 1,700 veterans have stopped by the Johnston County Register of Deeds Office to obtain their “Thank A Vet” photo ID…
3 Apply For Vacant County Commission Seat
Three people have applied for an upcoming vacancy on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Chad Stewart announced last month he was stepping down as District 3 commissioner effective…
Local Team Wins All-Girl Robotics Competition
By: Shannon Mann Fourteen young women from Johnston County took home top honors at a recent FIRST Robotics off-season competition held in Cary, N.C. FRC Team 6004 f(x) Robotics, a…
AVID And CTE Students Host SSS College Fair
On October 14th, Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) students conducted a college fair for the school. These students are part of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Students from the Career Technical…
Thanksgiving Elementary Dedication Brings Community Together
By: Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SELMA – The community of Thanksgiving came together on Sunday, October 24, to dedicate Thanksgiving Elementary School. The school is the 24th public elementary…
Garner Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Four Bonds
GARNER – According to Tuesday’s unofficial municipal election results, Garner voters have overwhelmingly approved the $69 million bond program on the ballot in its entirety. Garner residents were presented with…
2021 Municipal Election Results
Candidate Appears To Have Won Write In Campaign By 1 Vote JOHNSTON COUNTY – A very light voter turnout was reported across the county Tuesday for the 2021 municipal elections.…
Benson’s Run For The Brave 5K / Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 6th
The Town of Benson has a BIG day planned for November 6, 2021. Benson loves to honor veterans, so a few years back Benson Parks & Recreation decided to update…
Johnston County Board Appointments – October 2021
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following board appointments during their October 2021 meeting: Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees (2 year terms): Bentonville – Wayne Langston Beulah – Douglas Whitley Blackman’s Crossroads…
