Sunday, April 27, 2025
CLAYTON — In Johnston, county government’s latest building priorities begin not with new bricks and mortar. Instead, they start with soil borings, water and sewer lines, and other site work on land the county has assembled for a government complex on U.S. 70 Business east of downtown Smithfield. “I felt...
The draft of Johnston County’s next comprehensive transportation plan is long on safety and efficiency. Turn lanes Among its many recommendations, the plan is likely to call for center turn lanes on: • Noble Street from Buffalo Road into Selma. • Buffalo Road from Old Beulah Road to Live Oak...
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Public Schools signed employment contracts with 19 student teachers during the district’s second annual teacher signing day on April 10. The total was up significantly from the six signings during the first event in 2024. “Early contract signing for student teachers signifies a proactive approach...
SMITHFIELD — Boys & Girls Club members in Selma and Smithfield recently explored women’s history through art. Selma artist Percilla Williams led sessions in hands-on art instruction and cultural exploration. She encouraged the young people to explore color, texture and their imaginations. “Our members were engaged, focused and proud of...
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Partnership for Children teed off its first-ever “Fore the Kids” golf tournament on April 4, raising more than $28,000 to support children and families. Held at the Country Club of Johnston County, the event brought together teams eager to “putt for a purpose,” with proceeds going...
KENLY — Daniel Turner, a senior at North Johnston High School, has signed to wrestle at the University of Mount Olive. “I chose Mount Olive because it feels like home...
KENLY — North Johnston High School standout Maurice Love has signed to play baseball at Brevard College. “I like the atmosphere, the environment and the baseball program,” he said of...
CLAYTON — The third annual Run the Branch 5K will step off at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Municipal Park, 325 McCullers St. Early-bird registration, which ends April 22,...
As a child, I felt so fancy when we used the purple food stamps — those were the pretty ones. We were a hardworking, loving family. My parents ensured we...
Every year, North Carolina spends close to $11 billion in state funding on K–12 public schools. Few people understand how the money gets there, whether dollars get to where they...
Article III of the U.S. Constitution provides for congressional establishment of “inferior courts” — that is, courts other than the Supreme Court — and for congressional regulation of those courts’...
