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Angier Black River FD Is Expanding
By Tom Woerner Dunn Daily Record Growth in Harnett County’s northern half is well documented and that growth brings with it an increased need for services. The Angier Black River…
Johnston UNC Health Care Workers Protest COVID Vaccination Mandate
Approximately 25 protesters gathered Sunday afternoon in front of Johnston UNC Health in Smithfield to protest a recent decision by hospital administrators making COVID vaccinations mandatory for all employees. Hospital…
Don’t Let The Weeds Spoil The Fruits Of Your Labor
By Dr. Jason Davis University of Mount Olive Assistant Dean School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences MOUNT OLIVE –At this point in the growing season, if you are not familiar…
Deputies Verify Sex Offenders Addresses
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On Wednesday July 21st and Thursday, July 22nd, over 20 deputy sheriffs took to the streets to verify addresses of all 287 registered sex offenders that are…
Johnson Issues Statement On 4-3 School Board Vote
Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson issued a statement following Thursday’s 4-to-3 vote allowing facemasks to be optional for students and staff. Mr. Johnson, Lyn Andrews, Todd Sutton and…
Smithfield To Receive $3.8 Million In American Rescue Plan Funds
The Smithfield Town Council voted to accept $3.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Smithfield will receive half of the funds in July 2021 and the second in July…
Mask Mandate Question Settled In 4-3 Vote By School Board
A divided Johnston County Board of Education voted 4-to-3 to allow for parental choice when it comes to their children wearing masks when they return to school in August. Superintendent…
DA: Newton Grove Police Chief Justified In Shooting
By Emily Weaver Dunn Daily Record The Newton Grove police chief was justified in shooting an armed suspect during a struggle on June 15, according to District Attorney Ernie Lee.…
New Smithfield Police Officer Jennifer LeCrone Takes Oath
Smithfield’s newest police officer Jennifer LeCrone has taken her Oath of Office. Officer LeCrone was officially sworn in July 6th by Mayor Andy Moore during the monthly meeting of the…
Food Friday: Nutrition Half-Truths You May Have Heard
By Cassidy Hobbs Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston County Cooperative Extension Nowadays everyone seems to be a nutrition expert despite America’s high obesity rates and heart disease…
Healthier Together Announces $500K In Grants To 27 Community Organizations
NC DHHS, NC Counts Coalition Partnership Supports Equitable COVID-19 Response Throughout North Carolina Raleigh- Healthier Together, a public-private partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)…
Retired Smithfield Fire Chief Honored
Town of Smithfield leaders formally honored retired Fire Chief John Blanton this month. Blanton retired June 1, 2021 after serving the Town as a full-time firefighter for 30 years and…
