Community
Smithfield Achieves NC Main Street Accreditation For 2021
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center at the North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced that 52 North Carolina communities have been designated as a…
Food Friday: Pickling Season Is Here!
By Cassidy Hobbs Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston County Cooperative Extension Over the last year, I have had a major change in taste preferences. Foods I never…
Higher Fire Tax Rates Proposed In 9 Communities
Residents in nine of the 27 fire districts in Johnston County could be paying higher fire taxes beginning July 1st. Nine fire departments are requesting an increase in the fire…
Bartlett Milling Will Invest Up To $28M In Wilson’s Mills Expansion
Project’s Construction Will Stir More Than $21.5 Million in Economic Impact WILSON’S MILLS – Bartlett Milling, part of Kansas City-based Savage Enterprises, will launch a major expansion at its mill…
Commissioner: JCPS Risks Losing Additional Funding If They Don’t Oppose Critical Race Theory
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Schools Board risks losing additional funding July 1st if they don’t adopt a policy preventing the teaching of Critical Race Theory. County Commissioner Fred…
Girl Scout Hut Named In Memory Of Influential Scout Leader
The Girl Scout Hut in Smithfield has been renamed the Rachel May Mattox Girl Scout Hut in honor and memory of the influential scout leader. She was instrumental in the…
Carroll Named Johnston County Public Information Director
Adam Carroll has been hired as the Public Information Director for Johnston County Government. Carroll, a graduate of North Carolina State University, comes to Johnston County following four years with…
2021-22 Smithfield Town Budget Adopted
The Smithfield Town Council adopted the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget Tuesday night. The $15,198,658 spending plan is up about 3.1 percent over the current fiscal year. The 57 cents property…
Developer Granted Variances For 10 Smithfield Homes
Members of the Smithfield Town Council were assured parking won’t be a problem at a new 10-unit housing development planned for a lot near Downtown Smithfield. They also granted variances…
Republican Women Recognize Johnston County First Responders
The Johnston County Republican Women (JCRW) have been busy making sure first responders are recognized and feel appreciated. In 2020, the organization put together more than 300 goodie bags filled…
Puppy Scam Costs Woman $500
CLAYTON – Maltipoos are popular pets for many people. They are a mix between Maltese and Poodle and can carry the appearance of a puppy for most of their lives.…
Dr. Kristi Short Is New Central Carolina Community College Vice President/Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Kristi Short is the new Central Carolina Community College Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. She succeeds Dr. Brian Merritt, who now is President of McDowell Technical Community College. Dr. Short…
