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Community Calendar for the week of December 5, 2018
SMITHFIELD — The N.C. State University Extension Service will hold a Tobacco Day seminar for all tobacco growers and industry personnel from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6 at the … more
JCI staff and clients attended the state N.C. Association of Rehabilitation Facilities awards luncheon Nov. 15 in Greensboro. Pictured from left are Bill Sharek, JCI president and CEO; Sylvia McKoy, JCI transition coach; Erin Driver, JCI senior manager for behavioral health and community-based services; Wesley Hix; David Riddick; Patricia Little, JCI vice president; Valerie Gilchrist, JCI senior manager for community integration and day support services; and Ernestine Jones, JCI direct service worker.
Johnston County Industries workers, partners win awards
Four Johnston County Industries nominees received recognition at the 2018 North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities awards luncheon in Greensboro on Thursday, Nov. 15. JCI is an … more
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Johnston Community College engineering students received numerous awards for their design skills at the recent Grifols Popsicle stick bridge contest.
JCC students test engineering, design skills
CLAYTON — Engineering students at Johnston Community College put their bridge designing skills to the test recently during the Grifols Popsicle stick bridge contest. This is the second time JCC … more
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Smithfield-Selma High student Nick Barbour is pictured with a fire truck recently donated to Johnston County Public Schools by the Bentonville Fire Department.
Students to use fire truck as mobile learning lab
FOUR OAKS — The Bentonville Fire Department donated one of its fire trucks Nov. 19 for Johnston County Public Schools students to use as a mobile learning lab. The donation directly benefits … more
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North Johnston students, from left, Trace Shirley, Ian Walston, JoJo Richardson and Robert Hinnant perform a skit at NoJo Night Live in 2017.
Talent show coming to North Johnston High School
KENLY — The public will once again have the chance to get a sampling of North Johnston High School student and faculty talents at the seventh annual NoJo Night Live talent show scheduled for 6 p.m. … more
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Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell, shown being congratulated by Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock, was one of many sworn in during a Monday ceremony.
Sheriff, elected officials take oaths of office
SMITHFIELD — Elected officials began their new terms Monday during a swearing-in ceremony at the Johnston County Courthouse with Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Thomas H. Lock … more
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Pictured from left are Caterpillar apprentices David Linder of Princeton, Kendra Ebach of Garner and Mikhael Breault of Fuquay-Varina along with CMC Electric apprentice Craig Ransom of Clayton and Novo Nordisk apprentices Olivia Moore of Benson and Rachel Atwell of Garner.
Johnston Community College receives $200K training grant
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College has received a $198,986 grant from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The funds will be used to connect students with hands-on training and career … more
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Pictured from left are Chris Dobbins, N.C. Local Health Department Accreditation Board chairman; Dr. Marilyn Pearson, Johnston County Public Health Department; Tracy Hadjipetrou, Johnston County Public Health Department; Christy Barfield, Johnston County Public Health Department; Amy Belflower Thomas, N.C. Institute for Public Health; and Bill Smith, N.C. Local Health Department Accreditation lead site visitor.
Johnston health department reaccredited with honors
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Health Department was among five departments across the state awarded reaccreditation status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation board on … more
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Glendale-Kenly Elementary teachers Bayley Clark, left, and Amber Martinez stand with with Principal Cole Yarborough after receiving their grants.
Students, teachers receive $16,000 in innovation grants
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Public Schools students and teachers are putting $16,000 in grant money to use in innovative practices in their classrooms and schools. The school system’s … more
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Johnston County Public Health Director Dr. Marilyn Pearson examines a slide in the department's lab. Pearson has a bachelor of science degree from Clemson University and her doctorate from UNC Chapel Hill.
Officials: Take precautions to avoid polio-like virus
SMITHFIELD — Acute flaccid myelitis, the polio-like virus that has paralyzed hundreds of children across the country … more
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The Grinch serves as the engineer for the Christmas train during the annual Princeton Christmas Parade on Saturday.
Princeton Christmas parade brings holiday cheer
PRINCETON — The annual Princeton Christmas parade overcame gloomy skies to bring holiday cheer to the community … more
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Police chief faces domestic violence charge
FOUR OAKS — Newton Grove’s police chief was charged in a domestic violence case in Johnston County on Nov. 28. Johnston County sheriff’s Capt. Jeff Caldwell said Everett Franklin … more
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Pictured from left are state Rep. Donna White, Pam Maynor, Craig Olive, Joyce Holloman, Neal Davis and Lisa Levine.
Johnston register of deeds honored for dementia caregiver support
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive recently received an award from Community and Senior Services of Johnston County and the Family Caregivers Program of Johnston … more
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Yvonne Donah blow-dries fellow Johnston Community College cosmetology student Morgan Myer-Senkarik's hair at the salon.
JCC registering students for cosmetology program
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College is now registering students for its evening and weekend cosmetology program, which will begin in January. The three-semester continuing education program … more
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Smithfield-Selma Chamber President and CEO Mike Mancuso, right, discusses how chamber membership can benefit small businesses with Mozelle's owner Jeff Watson and Selma Parks and Recreation event planner Melissa Dooley.
Chamber touts member benefits to small businesses
SELMA — The Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce says it’s reaching out to smaller locally owned businesses along with larger businesses and industries. Chamber President and CEO … more
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Crowds watch one of the many stage performances during Kenly's Christmas on Main festival Saturday.
Thousands attend Christmas fest
KENLY — With the weather fully cooperating and people seeming to be in the holiday spirit, thousands of visitors gathered on Saturday for the second edition of Christmas on Main. Event organizers … more
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Chad Henry, Novo Nordisk corporate vice president and general manager, thanks the Johnston County Board of Commissioners for approving a tax incentive package for the Clayton plant's $65 million expansion on Monday.
Novo Nordisk to invest $65M in Clayton
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved an economic incentive package for Novo Nordisk, authorized Mosely Architect to move forward with a schematic design for the new … more
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Weathercast: After a mild weekend, brace for early December chill
Wilson, Nash and Johnston counties will enjoy comfortable temperatures through Monday, but a cold front expected next week will make the start of December live up to the month's chilly reputation, … more
Former President George H.W. Bush and wife, Barbara, wave as they arrive on the field for a coin toss before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots in Houston.
George H.W. Bush, United States' 41st president, dies at age 94
HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led … more
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Johnston County Industries presented Atlantic Resources, Inc. with a Community Empowerment Partner Award on Oct. 3 to recognize collaboration and support in helping JCI reach its mission and to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Pictured from left are Scott Wolford, Carolina Small Business Development Fund; Tonya and Brian Barefoot, co-owners, Atlantic Resources, Inc.; and Christina Thompson, Traci Bridgers and Emily Johnson of JCI.
Johnston County Industries honors Atlantic Resources
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