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...
Town Votes To Allow Higher Signs Along I-95 Corridor
Businesses along the I-95 corridor in the Smithfield city limits can now have higher signs.
In 2015, a zoning amendment was adopted by the Smithfield...
Fraternal Order Of Police Donates 500 Book Bags
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #88 bought and donated 500 book bags to help children in Johnston County Public Schools.
Each new book bag...
September 15-29 Proclaimed 2018 Fall Litter Sweep
Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed September 15 - 29 as 2018 Fall Litter Sweep in Johnston County.
During the two week period, commissioners encourage local...
Thief Steals Generator Used For Hurricane Florence Response
During the peak of Hurricane Florence about 38,000 customers were without power in Johnston County.
CenturyLink used numerous generators around the county to power their...
Treasurer Considers Challenging Pension-Spiking Decision
By Dan Way, Carolina Journal
State Treasurer Dale Folwell said he is awaiting guidance from lawyers before deciding whether to challenge an N.C. Court of...
County Commissioners Vote To Raise Their Salaries By 102 Percent
Johnston County Commissioners have voted to give themselves a pay raise. It's their first salary increase in two decades.
Human Resource Director Lu Hickey presented...
“One Carolina” Shirt Raising Money For Hurricane Florence Relief
Columbia, SC – Palmetto Shirt Co. reached the initial $10,000 goal for the "One Carolina" shirt and made a donation Wednesday to Habitat for...
Second Sewer Spill Reported In Benson
The Town of Benson says approximately 40,000 gallons of untreated wastewater escaped from a service connection on West Martin Street. The spill was discovered on...
