Victim Loses $2,900 In Johnston County Jury Duty Scam
Law enforcement authorities are once again alerting the public to be aware of a phony jury duty scam that has been around for several...
Sheriff’s Office To Purchase 40 New Gas Masks
Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell will use a federal grant to purchase 40 gas masks to replace old and outdated gas masks for his...
Safe Plates, Food Protection Manager Certification Course
By: Cassidy Hobbs
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
Johnston County Cooperative Extension
Every few months, I am bombarded with calls from those in the food service industry...
Child Passenger Safety Week
September 23 - 29 has been proclaimed Child Passenger Safety Week in Johnston County. Johnston County Commissioners issued the proclamation saying children are our county's...
State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Cumberland County
The State of North Carolina and FEMA are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Cumberland County in the city of Fayetteville. Other centers will...
What to Expect After Registering for Disaster Assistance
After registering for disaster assistance, you may be contacted by a FEMA- contracted housing inspector to schedule an appointment for a housing inspection.
Your first...
Smithfield Awards Bid To Resurface 15 Streets
The Town of Smithfield will resurface 15 streets this year after awarding a $403,775.60 bid to JP Edwards.
The town had budgeted $320,000 for street...
Hurricane Amplifies Potential Need For Flex Days
Clayton High School is piloting a Flexible Learning Days program to keep students and staff learning even when they can’t be physically present at...
State Officials Urge People Not to Travel in Many Areas of Southeastern North Carolina
State Highway Patrol, emergency response and transportation officials are urging motorists not to travel in many areas in southeastern North Carolina because many roads...
Garner Applebee’s Welcomes Marissa
The next time you visit Applebee's in Garner you may see Marissa Herzig. Marissa was referred to Johnston County Industries (JCI) for work adjustment training.
Sarah...
