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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Brisk winds, rain and moderate temps on tap
Gusty winds and moderate temperatures are in store for the greater Wilson area this week, Albert Thomas Jr. explains in the latest installment of The Wilson Times Weathercast brought to you by … more
Active shooter, self-defense training planned
SMITHFIELD — The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are hosting active shooter and self-defense training from 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the First … more
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Princeton Fire Chief Randy Jones and Bobby Braswell review the N.C. Department of Transportation's plans for converting U.S. 70 to Interstate 42 during a 2018 public hearing. The new interstate will run through Princeton.
Officials: Johnston road projects on pace
SMITHFIELD — A North Carolina Department of Transportation engineer updated the Johnston Board of Commissioners on current and future transportation projects during the county board’s Feb. 4 … more
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AdVemture Development president and founder Kevin Dougherty is pictured with his wife, author Hope Toler Dougherty.
$287M development to create 3,100 jobs
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 4 approved tax incentives for Eastfield, a $287.5 million mixed-use 353 acre development that is projected to create 3,100 jobs. The … more
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Johnston Regional Airport is in line for $3.8 million in grant funding to support Blue Line Aviation's $13 million headquarters, flight school and hangars at the facility.
State approves $3.8M for Johnston airport expansion
SMITHFIELD — State transportation officials have approved more than $3.8 million in state and federal funding to develop a site capable of hosting a fixed-base operator and maintenance facility at … more
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Community calendar for the week of February 11
SELMA — Selma Original Free Will Baptist Church, 604 N. Pollock St., will have the Powell family in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. College trustees’ committee to meet SMITHFIELD — … more
The building at left in the Park Plaza Shopping Center, 2180 U.S. 70, will soon be the Pine Level post office's new location.
Pine Level post office to relocate
PINE LEVEL — The town’s main post office will move from its current location at 121 W. Pine St. to 2180 U.S. 70 in the Park Plaza Shopping Center, according to U.S. Postal Service spokesman … more
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Dollar General plans to assume 320,000 square feet of cold-storage space at the Carolina Distribution Center in Clayton. The move brings a $13 million capital investment by the Tennessee-based retailer and creates 105 jobs with average annual salaries of $33,280.
Dollar General coming to Clayton distribution center
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County commissioners approved an incentives package for Dollar General’s planned distribution center expansion Feb. 4. Dollar General plans to assume 320,000 square feet … more
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Donnie Boyette is shown with his dog, Willie, sitting in the passenger seat of his airplane following a 2014 flight.
After surgery, canine copilot Willie on the mend
KENLY — Friends and fans of Willie, the 10-year-old Australian cattle dog owned by Donnie and Ellen Boyette of Kenly, have been encouraged to learn that Willie is home and recuperating from serious … more
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Johnston County Economic Development Director Chris Johnson said he's passionate about promoting Johnston County and recruiting new busnesses and industries.
Johnston’s passionate promoter: Economic developer works to court new business
SMITHFIELD — Johnston County Economic Development Director Chris Johnson said he’s passionate about recruiting industry to Johnston County and sharing what this region has to offer. “I have … more
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The renovated Princeton Community Buillding is shown in an artist rendering. Once completed, it will house the Princeton Library and meeting space for community use.
Princeton approves community building’s architect
PRINCETON — Town commissioners approved a fee proposal from Dunn & Dalton, the architectural firm designing the renovated Princeton Community Building, during the board’s Feb. 4 meeting. … more
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Medical clinic for Clayton subdivision
CLAYTON — UNC Physicians Network is locating a medical facility in Flowers Crossroads at Flowers Plantation. The 10,000 square-foot facility will offer a full range of primary care and specialty … more
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Tim Narron said the time has come for him to retire as Kenly parks and recreation director.
Narron retires as Kenly parks, rec director
KENLY — Following a 19-year career as director of parks and recreation, Tim Narron will be retiring in early March. “I am a very fortunate man,” said Narron. “My wife Kelly and I have been … more
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Rep. Walter B. Jones Jr. dies on 76th birthday
GREENVILLE — Rep. Walter B. Jones Jr. of Farmville died Sunday after entering hospice care late last month, according to his congressional office. He died on his birthday and had just turned … more
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Law enforcement officers talk Saturday while working the scene of a fatal shooting involving Nash County deputies in the 1200 block of Maudis Road outside Bailey.
Man dies in shooting involving Nash County deputies
BAILEY — Authorities say sheriff's deputies shot and killed a gun-wielding man early Saturday in rural Nash County. Deputies were called to the 1200 block … more
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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Rain to usher in milder temperatures
Cold and sunny weather this weekend will give way to mild and wet Monday, Albert Thomas Jr. explains in the Saturday, Feb. 9 installment of The Wilson Times Weathercast brought to you by … more
In a planned land swap with the city of Wilson, the BB&T towers will be demolished after a new 95,000-square-foot structure is built nearby at the corner of Pine and Broad streets. Drew C. Wilson | Times file photo
Wilson-born BB&T merging with SunTrust
While the local effects of a planned merger between BB&T and SunTrust are unknown, site work continued Thursday for a new bank building in historic downtown Wilson.  "We congratulate … more
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Albert Thomas Jr.
Weathercast: Mid-70s in February? Enjoy it while it lasts
With temperatures in the high 60s to mid-70s, the remainder of the workweek will feel like an early spring. But a cold front arriving on Friday will bring a chilly weekend, Albert Thomas Jr. explains … more
JCC plans Black History Month events
SMITHFIELD — Johnston Community College has planned several special events in observance of Black History Month. The Ol’ Skool Scholarship Sweetheart Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight … more
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Pictured in the front row from left are Smithfield-Selma High student Jenna Baker, Corinth Holders High student Laura Wood, West Johnston High student Jenny Huynh, Johnston County Early College Academy student Mia Lopez-Ramos, Corinth Holders High student Steven Clark, West Johnston High student Alex Johnson and Poetry Out Loud coordinator and Johnston County Early College Academy teacher Amanda Rowland. In the second row from left are Johnston County Early College Academy student Seth Mabry and Smithfield-Selma High student Alasa Bethea.
Competitions test Johnston students’ poetry knowledge
SMITHFIELD — Students from several Johnston County Public Schools campuses put their poetry knowledge and skills to the test in the district’s Poetry Out Loud and original poem … more
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