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Taxpayer pushes back on ‘corporate welfare’
NewsJune 11
Taxpayer pushes back on ‘corporate welfare’A Johnston County homeowner criticizes millions in tax incentives for Novo Nordisk, questioning “corporate welfare” as officials defend grants as essential for attracting jobs and investment.
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Andrews praises emergency response to school bus crash
NewsJune 11
Andrews praises emergency response to school bus crashJohnston school board chair Lyn Andrews commended first responders for their swift, organized action after a vehicle struck a school bus near Princeton Elementary.
Scott Bolejack
Johnston to host summer events for veterans needing online VA access
NewsJune 11
Johnston to host summer events for veterans needing online VA accessJohnston County offers summer events to help veterans set up VA-required online accounts, with staff providing in-person support for ID.me and LOGIN.GOV registration at local American Legion posts.
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Triathlon to disrupt Smithfield traffic
NewsJune 11
Triathlon to disrupt Smithfield trafficThe 3 Little Pigs Triathlon will close or restrict traffic near the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on June 14; police will assist with detours and directions.
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Four from Johnston are Livestock Scholarship winners
NewsJune 11
Four from Johnston are Livestock Scholarship winnersFour Johnston County students are among the recipients of the 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships, awarded for achievements in junior livestock competitions and academics.
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SRAC will host basketball camp
SportsJune 11
SRAC will host basketball campSmithfield Parks & Recreation will hold a youth basketball camp June 23-25 at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center for ages 7-15. Registration is $35, payable by cash or check at the SRAC.
Smithfield resident receives degree in criminal justice
NewsJune 11
Smithfield resident receives degree in criminal justiceHarris Blackwood of Smithfield has graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a bachelor’s in criminal justice and earned Dean’s List honors for academic achievement.
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Mayor promises transparency in filling vacant Smithfield seat
NewsJune 10
Mayor promises transparency in filling vacant Smithfield seat
Vehicle strikes child at home near Selma
NewsJune 10
Vehicle strikes child at home near Selma
DMV issues alert on fraudulent texts
NewsJune 10
DMV issues alert on fraudulent texts
‘Art in the Garden’ is June 14 in Four Oaks
NewsJune 10
‘Art in the Garden’ is June 14 in Four Oaks
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Crafty Cow, Spice Me Up join lineup at Old North State Food Hall
NewsJune 9
Crafty Cow, Spice Me Up join lineup at Old North State Food ...
Crafty Cow Desserts and Spice Me Up have joined Old North State Food Hall in Selma, expanding its diverse food offerings with award-winning treats and authentic Moroccan cuisine.
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Tribute acts will bring classic hits to Clayton
NewsJune 5
Tribute acts will bring classic hits to Clayton
Johnston County EMS Hall of Fame inducts four
NewsJune 5
Johnston County EMS Hall of Fame inducts four
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
NewsJune 3
Summer in Clayton offers music, parks, community events
NLT says ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’
NewsMay 31
NLT says ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’
Sports
North Johnston Middle to host basketball camp
SportsJune 5
North Johnston Middle to host basketball camp
North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Love will play for Brevard
North Johnston’s Turner to wrestle for Mount Olive
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Turner to wrestle for Mount Olive
North Johnston’s Cuddington to play tennis for Peace
SportsMay 31
North Johnston’s Cuddington to play tennis for Peace
Editorial
NewsJune 10
Johnston students on WCU Chancellor’s List
NewsJune 10
Clayton resident is Grove City grad
NewsJune 9
Clayton’s Trisha Smith earns Mount Olive honor
NewsJune 9
Johnston speller competes in national bee
Columns
Hey, America: Let’s take a breath!
ColumnsJune 11
Hey, America: Let’s take a breath!
Thoughts on Tillis’ vulnerability
ColumnsJune 11
Thoughts on Tillis’ vulnerability
Presidents once preserved, protected and defended the Constitution
ColumnsJune 11
Presidents once preserved, protected and defended the Constitution
Occupied LA: Don’t riot — boycott and shun
ColumnsJune 11
Occupied LA: Don’t riot — boycott and shun
Food
Food hall could open this summer
FoodFeb. 28, 2022
Food hall could open this summer
Scooter’s serving coffee and more in Smithfield
FoodOct. 4, 2021
Scooter’s serving coffee and more in Smithfield
Barbecue eatery building new home
FoodOct. 4, 2021
Barbecue eatery building new home
A new kind of food hall is coming to Clayton
FoodMay 30, 2021
A new kind of food hall is coming to Clayton
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