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Benson Pulls Plug On Crossroads Alliance
By Eliot Duke Dunn Daily Record Benson commissioners dealt a crushing blow to a proposed three-town partnership between Interstate 95 communities. Representatives from Dunn, Benson and Four Oaks came together…
RV Park Wins Approval Near McGee’s Crossroads
In a split vote, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial RV park in the rapidly-growing McGee’s Crossroads community. In a 5-to-2 vote, commissioners agreed Monday night…
NC Commerce Launches ‘NC Main To Main Trail’ To Encourage Tourism
New online initiative for state’s 66 Main Street communities RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center recently announced the launch of the NC…
DMV Resumes Regular Road Tests For Drivers 15-17 Years Old
With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is resuming regular road tests this week. This ends the Contactless Road Test (CRT) program that…
State Highway Patrol Encourages Driver Vigilance Around Agricultural Areas
RALEIGH- As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone…
$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold At Clayton Convenience Store
Duane Zastrow of Clayton took a chance on a Millionaire Maker ticket and found himself a $1 million top prize winner. Zastrow purchased his winning $30 ticket from the Sandhu’s…
98 Youth Participate In 2021 Johnston County Youth Livestock Show & Sale
Ninety-eight youth from across Johnston County participated in the annual Youth Livestock Show & Sale April 5-7. There were nine steers, twelve heifers, sixty-one market goats, forty-one market hogs, and…
Not Enough ‘Extra Credit’ Grants Got To Low-Income Families, Audit Says
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s Department of Revenue did not do enough to get “Extra Credit” grants to low-income families eligible for them, a…
Cleveland Road Property Rezoned For Produce, Christmas Tree Lot
In a unanimous vote, Johnston County Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a lot at 9638 Cleveland Road in the Cleveland Township. Gene Lee with L&G Farms of Meadowbrook Road,…
County Commission Appointments – April 2021
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved the following appointments during their April 2021 meeting: Johnston County Planning Board (unexpired term ending Feb. 28, 2022): Freddie Hudson Jr. Fire District…
2021 JCPS Teacher Of The Year Selected
The 2021 Flame For Learning Award, Johnston County Public School’s Teacher of the Year, was awarded today (Wednesday). Through a blind judging process, twenty semifinalists were selected to move on…
Governor Issues Executive Order To Relax State’s Outdoor Mask Mandate, Ease Mass Gathering Limits
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress.…
