Johnston Reports Third Highest Meth Labs in State

Meth, an illegal stimulant made from common household goods, remained a problem in some of North Carolina’s rural counties, according…

Mother’s Unlimited Inc. Hosts Open House

Just like the commonly known proverb, “It takes a villiage to raise a child,” some Johnston County mom’s are doing…

High School Students Collect Can Tabs for Local Charity

A group of local high school students are collecting can tabs at a local grocery store for families living at…

Student Organizes Life-Saving-Device Donation for School

After learning that his school did not have a cardiac defibrillator, 13-year-old Jacob Taylor made it a priority to get…

Artist-in-Schools Program Takes Learning ‘Beyond Classroom’

They do not have guitars, drums or a piano. There is not bass, no back-up disc jockey and no compact…

Traveling Film Festival Makes Stop In Clayton

A traveling film festival made a stop at The Clayton Center on Thursday, Feb. 7 spotlighting twelve short films created…

Clayton Voters May Not See All Candidates on Ballot In New Election

Clayton residents may not see all five of their town council candidates back on the ballot for its new election.…

JCC Celebrates Cultural Diversity

Some local college students had the chance to travel the world—in just one day.

Comedy Club Opens In Clayton

A new comedy club opening in February in Johnston County likely will tickle a few funny bones.

Landscapers, Nurseries Offer Planting Advice During Water Restrictions

Newly-passed water restrictions are forcing some avid gardeners to think outside the planter box.

Traveling Film Festival Will Stop In Clayton

Mothers Unlimited Inc. Provides Support For Clayton Parents

Just like the commonly known proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” some Johnston County mom’s are doing…

School Poster Contest Highlights Drought Concerns

“The impact of the drought made this year’s conservation poster contest a very timely one,” said Susan Watson-Woodard, Education Specialist.…

County School Growth Doubles In Last 18 Years

Johnston County school officials are moving ahead with construction plans for new schools throughout the county, despite signs the nationwide…

Johnston State Trooper Credited With Saving Woman’s Life

A Johnston County Trooper who witnessed a single vehicle crash on U.S. 70, might just be a hero.

Johnston County’s ‘The Herald’ To Become Free Weekly

The News & Observer Publishing Co. now will only publish its Smithfield newspaper once a week, according to its Web…

Johnston Inmate Shot, Killed During Escape Attempt

A prisoner from the Johnston Correctional Institution who was shot and killed by a correctional officer during an escape attempt…

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First Charter School Opens In Johnston County

A one-of-its-kind charter school has opened in Johnston County and parents here say it offers smaller classroom sizes, more one-on-one…