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Wilson’s Mills Police Administer Oaths To Three New Officers
WILSON’S MILLS – The Wilson’s Mills Police Department swore in three new officers this month. On October 6, Nelson Robinson received his oath of office as the department’s eight full-time…
Johnston County Receives Grant Reimbursement For First Parkland And Open Space Property
In September of 2020 the Johnston County Board of Commissioners purchased property in the Cleveland community at the corner of Matthews Road and Polenta Road. The land was designated for…
Overjoyed And Providing Knowledge
SELMA – In May, North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) recruited several individuals to participate in a pilot Peer Mentor training for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities…
Flying Farmer Soars Past Industry Expectations
By Taylor Parrish NC Department of Agriculture FOUR OAKS – Brandon Batten, current farm manager of Triple B Farms in Johnston County, grew up on the family farm and has…
10 Overdoses In 4 Days
Alarming trend rises with drug disguised as something else By Emily Weaver Dunn Daily Record Law enforcement officers and first responders are taxed with an alarming trend as they are…
Cleveland And Micro Fire Departments Improve Ratings
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the State Fire Marshal, was in Johnston County Tuesday afternoon to announce improved fire insurance ratings for two fire departments, the Micro Volunteer…
Pace Family Farms Seeks To Educate The Public On The Importance Of N.C. Agriculture
By Taylor Parrish NC Department of Agriculture Pace Family Farms in Clayton is not only focused on providing high-quality products for their customers, but also educating the public on the importance…
East Coast Greenway Ceremonial Sign Event
SMITHFIELD – The East Coast Greenway Alliance and Friends of Johnston County Parks held a ceremonial sign event Monday afternoon to promote the positive impacts of cycling in Johnston County.…
School Board Gets $7.9 Million From County Commissioners
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Public School Board received an additional $7.9 million monday night. Johnston County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the funding. In June, Johnston County Commissioners…
Wayne Community College, University Of Mount Olive Sign Transfer Agreement
Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive have partnered to ease students’ transition between their degree programs. The two signed an “articulation agreement” titled “UMO Promise.” It is…
Food Assistance Support Program Available In Johnston County
RALEIGH – Beginning Monday, October 4th, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Support Services Program, along with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will provide food…
11 Johnston Health Employees Resign Over Vaccine Mandate
Eleven employees at Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield have resigned over the vaccine mandate requirements. An additional 10 full-time employees who did not meet the deadline to receive a…
