Three want to be mayor of Wilson’s Mills
July 23, 2021Suddenly, three people want to be mayor of Wilson’s Mills. After no one filed before the noon deadli...
Selma needs to make water, sewer a priority, candidate says
SELMA — This country has many layers of government — town, county, state, federal. Selma Town Counci...
Council candidate has a lot of ideas for Clayton
CLAYTON — Porter Casey wants to serve his hometown. “I grew up in Clayton, and I’ve watched it chang...
Filing period closes in Johnston towns
July 19, 2021Here are this year’s candidate filings in Johnston County towns: Archer Lodge — Teresa Bruton, incum...
Smithfield forced to delay election
July 7, 2021SMITHFIELD — The town’s voters will not elect four council members in November. It’s unlikely they w...
Selma mayor won't seek reelection
July 6, 2021SELMA — Cheryl Oliver is ready to give up her gavel. In an email on Friday, the longtime Selma mayor...
Filing period opens Friday for Johnston town elections
July 1, 2021The filing period for most town elections in Johnston County opens at noon on July 2 and closes at n...
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Health director raises caution flag on COVID
SMITHFIELD — Dr. Marilyn Pearson, head of the Johnston County Public Health Department, wants her fe...
Are commissioners bullying schools? A Johnston resident thinks so
SMITHFIELD — A Johnston resident has chided County Commissioners over their treatment of the public ...