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N.C. Senate Passes $1,500 Bonus To Get Unemployed Back Into Workforce
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C.…
Benson Chamber Announces 2020 Award Winners
The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held its Ignite 2020 awards banquet May 20 in the Barn at Broadslab Distillery. Several community members received top honors in this year’s awards.…
Johnston County Commission May 2021 Appointments
In a unanimous vote, Johnston County Commissioners approved the following appointments during their May 2021 meeting: Fire Protection District Commission (2 year terms) Claytex – Robert Brian Maynard and Mark…
Smithfield Recreation Advisory Committee Appointments
Members of the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Carvus “Drew” Byrd IV to a first term on the Recreation Advisory Committee. Scott Wright was also approved for…
Public Library Of Johnston County & Smithfield Welcomes New Director
SMITHFIELD – Johnnie Pippin has been hired to lead the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield as Library Director. Pippin brings more than 20 years of experience as a…
Governor Issues Executive Order To Help North Carolinians Return To Work
Exec. Order No. 216 Expands Work Search Guidelines to Connect All Unemployment Claimants with Employers, Jobs RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order directing the Department of…
Johnston County Lifts Water Shortage Advisory
Johnston County lifted the water shortage advisory this afternoon (Friday). The advisory had been issued Thursday morning due to a piping failure at the Johnston County Water Treatment Plant. Officials…
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Working To Reduce Recidivism
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce is working to reduce relapse into criminal behavior by addressing housing options in Goldsboro, NC through work with Hope Restorations, Inc. On Monday, May 17,…
Commissioners Reject Mini Storage Business
FOUR OAKS – The operator of a McGee’s Crossroads area mini-storage business was denied a rezoning permit needed to open a new mini-storage and outside storage facility several miles away.…
Final Two Phases Of East River Development Approved
Plans have been approved for the final two phases of East River, a planned unit development in the 1800 block of Buffalo Road, just north of Booker Dairy Road, in…
Earl Marett Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Johnston County Department of Social Services Director Earl Marett has received the NCACDSS Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Marett retired in January 2014 after 41 years of employment within human…
Hurricanes To Boost Playoff Attendance After Latest Cooper Order
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes are making more first-round playoff tickets available, now that Gov. Roy Cooper has relaxed more of his COVID-19…
