Charles B. Aycock High School Principal Announces Retirement
After more than four decades serving in public education, Charles B. Ayock High School principal, Dr. Earl Moore has announced that he will soon...
Ask Rusty – When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit?
Dear Rusty: My husband passed away at the age of 52, and I was 53. I am currently 59. I've read about and been...
Johnston County School Bus Involved In Accident
A public school bus carrying students to Cooper Academy in Clayton was involved in an accident this morning (Friday) on N. Fayetteville Street.
Emergency crews...
Commissioners Ask Rock Quarry To Work Out Compromise With Neighbors
Johnston County Commissioners have tabled a request by a Benson-area rock quarry to expand their hours of operation in hopes they can reach a...
Council Rejects Townhouse Development
Plans for a proposed townhouse development on Highway 301 South in Smithfield were rejected by the Smithfield Town Council. The council voted unanimously Jan. 7th...
School Board Launches Nationwide Search For New Superintendent
The Johnston County School Board has formally hired the NC School Board Association (NCSBA) to perform a nationwide search for their next superintendent.
On Jan....
NC DOT To Extend Highway 42 East Across US 70 In Clayton
Right-of-way acquisition could begin later this year
Town of Clayton leaders are celebrating what they call a huge transportation triumph today thanks to the tireless...
Red Cross To Install Free Smoke Alarms In Johnston County On January 18
The American Red Cross is teaming up with community partners to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm event in Johnston County.
The home fire...
Harnett County To Host January Litter Sweep
Keep Harnett Beautiful has announced an upcoming volunteer Litter Sweep on Friday, January 17th at 2:30pm. The cleanup will take place along Nursery Road...
Johnston County School Board Approves Wellness Audit
Less than two weeks after newly elected school board chairman Todd Sutton held a press conference and announced Johnston County Schools had a "clean...
