Local Teacher Nominated For National LifeChanger Of The Year Award
Wilson's Mills Elementary School kindergarten-first grade looping elementary teacher Fallon Pleasants has been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Pleasants was recognized as...
1,500 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported At Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Town of Benson has reported a 1,500 gallon sewage spill at their Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Officials said the spill occurred on Monday inside the...
Pharmacy Shoplifting Cases Likely Connected
Two CVS Pharmacy locations in Johnston County reportedly a large quantity of merchandise was taken hours apart on Sunday. Authorities think they are probably connected.
Around...
Meadow School Lends A Hand To Union Elementary
Meadow School students and teachers volunteered on their day off to finalize packing buckets for a supply drive to help those affected by Hurricane...
Check Email Addresses Closely, Police Say
Smithfield Police are alerting area schools and businesses to be aware of an email scam that cost a local school teacher $500.
The teacher was...
American Heart Association School Awards
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has a history of participating in and giving back to their communities through the American Heart Association.
River Dell Elementary...
Benson Main Street Paving Postponed
The NC Department of Transportation has informed the Town of Benson that due to setbacks caused by inclement weather Main Street paving will now...
Johnston County Joins Triangle Water Supply Partnership
Johnston County has accepted an invitation to join the Triangle Water Supply Partnership (TWSP). The TWSP, formerly the Jordan Lake Regional Water Supply Partnership, has...
Mangum Brings New Energy To West View Elementary
Chenetra Mangum never imagined herself as a principal but now she is ready to take on the charge of West View Elementary.
“I'm not the...
Not So Fast Food
By: Cassidy Hobbs
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
Johnston County Cooperative Extension
According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly...
