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Brandon Parker Joins Cooperative Extension Service
The Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service has hired Brandon Parker as the Commercial Horticulture Agent. A native of Four Oaks, Brandon was active in 4-H and FFA throughout his youth…
JCC Radiography Student Wins Academic Excellence Award
Five years ago, Matt Green earned an associate’s degree in lasers and photonics and moved to Delaware to work for a company that made lasers and spectrometers. After a…
SSS Spartan Color Guard Finishes Season Undefeated
The Spartan Color Guard at the 2015 AIA Championships. On the front row (from left) are Leanne Wilson, Kate Davis, Tabitha Ducey, Cassie Munday, Faith Howell, Robbie Jensen, and Savannah…
Duke Life Flight Turns 30
Duke Life Flight celebrated their 30th anniversary at the Johnston Regional Airport Saturday afternoon. Several aircraft were on display along with other medical equipment. There was a live band, lots of…
Police: 12 People Attack Man At Smithfield Community Park
Smithfield Police are looking for as many as a dozen suspects who beat a man playing ball at Smithfield Community Park, located at 600 Booker Dairy Road, adjacent to Smithfield-Selma…
JCC To Offer Electronic Textbooks This Fall
Johnston Community College is excited to announce the launch of electronic textbooks this fall for select courses. In partnership with McGraw-Hill Education and Cengage Learning, JCC will pilot the use…
87 Volunteers Participate In Keep Benson Beautiful
The Town of Benson held its 5th annual Keep Benson Beautiful clean-up event on Saturday. A total of 87 volunteers, town employees and elected officials worked to beautify Benson, completing…
Rotary Clubs Partnering For JoCo Alzheimer’s Music & Memory Project
Five local Rotary Clubs are sponsoring a new program in Johnston County called Music and Memory directed at improving the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s. Music and Memory therapy…
Wilson’s Mills Police Chief Resigns
Wilson’s Mills Police Chief Resigns Wilson’s Mills Police Chief David L. Hess has announced his resignation. Hess has been the chief of the police force for just under two years.…
Amtrak Train Strikes Car In Four Oaks, 2 Injured
Two people escaped serious injured when an Amtrak train and car collided Monday afternoon. The collision happened at 2:04pm at the Baker Street rail crossing in Four Oaks. Amtrak Palmetto…
Keep Benson Beautiful Clean Up Day
The Town of Benson is preparing for its 5th annual Keep Benson Beautiful clean-up event on Saturday April 25th. Volunteers from across the community will work alongside town employees and…
JCS Recognizes 32 Outstanding First Year Teachers
Johnston County Schools recognized the top three finalists for the Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Award. From left are finalist Bryan Van Tassel, South-Smithfield Elementary; winner Jazmine Walker,…
