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Local Business Honored For Flying Old Glory 88 Consecutive Years
The C.E. Barnes Store located on Buffalo Road in Archer Lodge has been in business for 88 years. While in business for 88 years, C.E. Barnes Store has flown the…
Olive Named Clayton Chamber Super Star Teacher
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce has named Kaitlin Olive from East Clayton Elementary School as their Super Start Teacher for the month of April. Super Start teachers are selected for…
JCS Names Adult Volunteer Of The Year
Jimmy Abdalla of South Johnston High School has been named the 2015 Johnston County Schools Adult Volunteer of the Year. He was recognized at the annual PTA/PTO Council meeting held…
I-95 Crash Injures Driver
The driver of a red pickup sustained a broken arm and other injuries after running into the back of an eighteen-wheeler Monday evening. The victim was taken to WakeMed for…
Developer Terminates Steeplechase Deal
By Laura Crosio After months of public meetings, delays and controversy, the developer of a proposed 2,200-home subdivision in Clayton has canceled the sale. Wakefield Development Co. had been seeking…
Commissioners Approve Land Purchase For New Cleveland-Area Middle School
Johnston County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a tract of land near the intersection of Norris Road and Lee Road for the construction of a new Cleveland-area middle school.…
Commissioners Extend Garbage Decal Program For Two Years
Fee To Remain $65 In 2016, Increase To $100 In 2017 – Eighteen people spoke to county commissioners during a public hearing Monday night to discuss how to solve the…
Mother, Daughter Hurt In Serious Crash
The Highway Patrol is investigating a serious accident that closed a portion of Highway 70 Business near Clayton Monday night. A mother and her 14 year-old daughter were rushed to…
House Bill Would Place New Tax On All NC Drivers
On Tuesday, Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin urged state legislators and the public to strongly oppose House Bill 927, which, among many provisions, would create a new tax on auto insurance…
Thieves Steal Copper From Power Pole, Cell Tower
Thieves will go to any length or height to steal. On Monday, Duke Energy crews discovered where someone had climbed a power pole in the 4300 block of Highway 242…
Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recognized at State Convention
The Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional honor society which promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education, received three top…
Danny Johnson Receives Liver Transplant
After months of waiting, Johnston County Sheriff’s Captain Danny Johnson received a liver transplant Saturday night at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. His surgery went well. Danny was diagnosed last year with non-alcoholic…
