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State, local Democrats on same page
May 18, 2022Johnston County Democrats on Tuesday cast ballots in just two partisan races — U.S. Senate and U.S. ...
Vendor fair showcases small businesses
For a Saturday in April, the wedding venue Twin Oaks Barn at Umstead Ranch became a shopping center....
Corinth Holders wind ensemble is a world champion
May 18, 2022The wind ensemble at Corinth Holders High School won the Class A title at the Winter Guard Internati...
Business owners back downtown social district
SELMA — It was a small sampling. But downtown business owners who spoke at last week’s Town Council ...
College trustees still considering severance pay for departed president
SMITHFIELD — At their meeting on May 6, Johnston Community College trustees were supposed to OK a se...
Mayor promises better customer service in Selma
SELMA — Mayor Byron McAllister said Selma was making strides in improving town services. “I am impre...
Selma pool won’t open this summer
SELMA — Town residents who like to beat the summer heat with a swim will be disappointed. “The pool ...
Selma OKs duplexes north of town
SELMA — The Town Council last week said yes to a request to build nine duplexes on 11.5 acres at 804...
Selma residents could face even higher tax increase
SELMA — Town Manager Brent Taylor had thought he could balance Selma’s next budget with a penny incr...
Lunches will cost more but will be better, schools say
SMITHFIELD — Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, school meals in Johnston have been free to al...
Schools’ budget request tops $98 million
SMITHFIELD — For the year ahead, Johnston schools need $98.8 million from county taxpayers for schoo...
JCC Foundation salutes Selma resident
May 20, 2022The Johnston Community College Foundation has named its 2022 Philanthropist of the Year. Janet Daugh...
Fire department has free smoke alarms
May 19, 2022SMITHFIELD —Through a grant from the state fire marshal, the Smithfield Fire Department ihas a limit...
Medical student gains experience, perspective during rural rotation
May 19, 2022SMITHFIELD — Onboard the Johnston Health Mobile Outreach Unit, Evelyn Frederick, a medical school st...
Smithfield salutes Johnston Health ambassador
May 17, 2022SMITHFIELD — Mayor Andy Moore last week proclaimed May 10 Matylda Malocha Day in Smithfield. The hon...