Thursday, March 28, 2024


Governor Introduces COVID-19 County Alert System

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Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) announced a new COVID-19...

Clayton Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave

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Clayton Police Chief Blair Myhand has been placed on administrative leave.  The action was taken on Monday. Major Jon Gerrell is serving as interim police...

New Johnston Health Board Members

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Three new appointees have joined the Johnston Health Board of Directors. William W. Massengill Jr. is CEO of Benson Area Medical Center. A life-long resident...

WCC Students Headed For Aviation Mechanic Certification

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Four Wayne Community College students are ready to tackle Federal Aviation Administration Mechanic exams. The second-year Aviation Systems Technology students completed all requirements to be...

Moore Declares Mandate For GOP Lawmakers, Previews Redistricting

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By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Redistricting could prove contentious in next year’s legislative session. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, previewed the 2021 legislature at...

SHP: Impaired Driver Strikes Business Fence, Parked Car

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FOUR OAKS -  A 26 year-old Smithfield man is facing several charges after wrecking his car on Highway 701 South at Heath Road.  The...

Johnston County Crossroads Will Become All-Way Stop

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Intersection change on Nov. 18 will improve safety MCGEE'S CROSSROADS – The N.C. Department of Transportation will change a western Johnston County junction into an all-way...

JCPS Names New High School Area Assistant Superintendent

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Johnston County Public Schools has named Tonya Williams Leathers as its new High School Area Assistant Superintendent.  Williams Leathers currently serves as the principal for...

Keep Johnston County Beautiful Supports Historic Preservation

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The Historic Smithfield Foundation recently received a check for $10,000 from Keep Johnston County Beautiful, Inc., to assist in restoring Smithfield’s Freedmen’s Schoolhouse. This historic...

Campbell Accepts $61.4 Million Investment From USDA Rural Development

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A socially-distanced ribbon-cutting ceremony took place as Robert Hosford, state director for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program, announced a $61.4...