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State History Museums, Including Kenly Site, To Standardize Hours
KENLY, N.C. — The Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly will begin operating under a new standardized schedule as part of a statewide effort involving North Carolina regional history museums.…
One Dead Following Domestic-Related Shooting In Kenly
KENLY, N.C. – A 19-year-old man died following a shooting in Kenly that police say stemmed from a domestic dispute inside a residence. According to the Kenly Police Department, officers…
Company Withdraws Plans For 501-Job Selma Manufacturing Plant
SELMA, N.C. — A window and door manufacturer that announced plans in 2024 to bring more than 500 jobs to Johnston County has decided not to move forward with the…
Tanker Carrying Liquid Grease Overturns
DUNN, N.C. — Emergency crews responded Thursday morning after a tanker truck carrying several thousand gallons of liquid grease overturned on a ramp connecting U.S. Highway 421 to Interstate 95…
The Lampe Family Scholarship Celebrates Excellence And Expands Opportunity In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Education Foundation has announced the establishment of The Lampe Family Scholarship, a powerful new investment in the future of Johnston County’s highest-achieving students,…
Rain Or Shine, This Clayton Crew Keeps The Town Moving
CLAYTON, N.C. – In Clayton, it’s easy to see how everything is connected. Streets, sidewalks, and signs help people move through town each day. Behind the scenes, the Town’s Public…
State Medical Board: Physician Assistant Failed To Meet Standards Of Care
RALEIGH, N.C. — A physician assistant has been reprimanded by the North Carolina Medical Board following an investigation into prescribing practices, patient monitoring failures, and inadequate medical documentation involving multiple…
Art And Photography At 250th Fair
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County’s America250 Fair at Johnston Community College on June 27 will feature a juried exhibition of paintings and photography in the Tart Building. This is a…
Peyton Herring Earns Spot In UNC Morehead-Cain Class of 2030
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. — Whether on the volleyball court, in a classroom leadership role, or volunteering in her community, Peyton Rose Herring has spent her high school years balancing academics,…
Social Security Matters – Higher Social Security Benefit?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t I Get a Higher Social Security Benefit? Dear Rusty: I began collecting…
Johnston County Volunteer Honored With Governor’s Medallion Award For Service
RALEIGH, N.C. – Johnston County volunteer Jagwinder Sandhu was among the North Carolinians recently recognized with the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest honor for volunteerism. Sandhu,…
Multiple Firearms Recovered After Suspect Flees Traffic Stop, JCSO Says
KENLY, N.C. — Multiple firearms were reportedly seized after a driver led Johnston County deputies on a pursuit before escaping on foot Saturday afternoon near Kenly. According to the Johnston…
