Mayor Daniel Evans was ready this month to honor four distinguished citizens with a proclamation and town pin. But no recipients were at the Town Council meeting.
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One year after Johnston Christian Academy closed its doors, a Princeton-area church is stepping in to help meet demand for Christian education in the county.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:27 AM | Full story
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The U.S. Census Bureau is asking people throughout the county, and country, to check their mailboxes this week for a questionnaire.
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A dog park and home break-ins were the hot topics at the town's final "Government in Touch" community meeting, this one for North Smithfield residents.
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A driven, precocious young man of many abilities is the youth of year at the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County. At age 14, LaMale Williams is a preacher, singer, organist, choir director, tutor and more.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
The town's budget woes have already led to higher trash-pickup rates and one layoff. Next to feel the pinch could be the community's annual July 4 fireworks show.
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Eric Fogleman, a magistrate at the courthouse in Smithfield, has resigned after being charged with driving while impaired.
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Fewer Johnston County students dropped out of school last year, continuing a three-year downward trend.
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Jennifer Walker, 21, collapsed in her hallway, suffocated by smoke, while her 14-month-old son lay dying in a bedroom. The early-morning apartment fire was small but put out lethal amounts of noxious gases.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2010 8:37 AM | Full story
Four years ago, Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell won his reelection bid with 70 percent of the vote.
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Police in four towns have arrested a woman on 239 felony drug charges.
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The leaders of the Johnston County Boys and Girls Club knew they'd have to take quick action after learning from Selma's building inspector that the club's chimney was at risk of falling, creating a "substantially unsafe and hazardous condition."
Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:36 AM | Full story
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A recent report graded Johnston County on a number of social, economic and health factors and ranked it against other North Carolina counties.
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A fire last week burned 15 acres of land where sheriff's deputies earlier seized more than $200,000 in stolen goods. Meanwhile, deputies continue to search for the landowner, David Neal Phillips, 35.
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In Hialeah subdivision, people live in fear of contaminated water while state fines threaten to put their ancient, indebted communal well out of service.
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Hesitant to adopt a curfew without proof that it would lower crime and protect teens, Smithfield councilmen are putting their debate on hold until May.
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With a new prosecutor on the case and stacks of documents for him to read, it will likely be months before former Smithfield investment adviser Mark Hall learns his fate.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:36 AM | Full story
Developers, residents, rival businessmen and a lawyer all had their say last week in a debate before County Commisioners about plans for a 24-hour gas station on N.C. 42.
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Johnston Health is closing its day care in Smithfield. At an open discussion last week, hospital officials heard tearful pleas, heated condemnations and piercing questions from parents of children enrolled in the Early Learning Center.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:41 AM | Full story
GOP Women to meet
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Selma Elementary School has announced its Principal's List and Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of school.
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Smithfield teens commit crimes, but not late at night, arrest records suggest.
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An antique-auto restoration business won the split-vote approval of County Commissioners last week, despite the protests of neighbors who said the shop didn't suit their residential neighborhood.
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The Town Council might decide next month whether to give money to nonprofit groups.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2010 9:36 AM | Full story
The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean's List at Johnston Community College. They are listed below by community of residence.
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A recent designation by the state could lead to additional costs for government and development in two Johnston County towns.
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The folks at Faith Baptist Church on Ricks Road have spent so many months planning a crusade, it's become known simply as "The Big Event."
Updated: Mar. 2, 2010 8:36 AM | Full story
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Updated: Mar. 2, 2010 8:26 AM | Full story
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