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Johnston Reports Third Highest Meth Labs in State
| By Candice CombsMeth, an illegal stimulant made from common household goods, remained a problem in some of North Carolina’s rural counties, according…
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Mother’s Unlimited Inc. Hosts Open House
| By Candice CombsJust like the commonly known proverb, “It takes a villiage to raise a child,” some Johnston County mom’s are doing…
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High School Students Collect Can Tabs for Local Charity
| By Candice CombsA group of local high school students are collecting can tabs at a local grocery store for families living at…
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Student Organizes Life-Saving-Device Donation for School
| By Candice CombsAfter learning that his school did not have a cardiac defibrillator, 13-year-old Jacob Taylor made it a priority to get…
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Artist-in-Schools Program Takes Learning ‘Beyond Classroom’
| By Candice CombsThey do not have guitars, drums or a piano. There is not bass, no back-up disc jockey and no compact…
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Traveling Film Festival Makes Stop In Clayton
| By Candice CombsA traveling film festival made a stop at The Clayton Center on Thursday, Feb. 7 spotlighting twelve short films created…
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Clayton Voters May Not See All Candidates on Ballot In New Election
| By Candice CombsClayton residents may not see all five of their town council candidates back on the ballot for its new election.…
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JCC Celebrates Cultural Diversity
| By Candice CombsSome local college students had the chance to travel the world—in just one day.
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Comedy Club Opens In Clayton
| By Candice CombsA new comedy club opening in February in Johnston County likely will tickle a few funny bones.
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Landscapers, Nurseries Offer Planting Advice During Water Restrictions
| By Candice CombsNewly-passed water restrictions are forcing some avid gardeners to think outside the planter box.
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Traveling Film Festival Will Stop In Clayton
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Mothers Unlimited Inc. Provides Support For Clayton Parents
| By Candice Combs
Just like the commonly known proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” some Johnston County mom’s are doing…
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School Poster Contest Highlights Drought Concerns
| By By Liza Weidle, NBC17 Education Reporter
“The impact of the drought made this year’s conservation poster contest a very timely one,” said Susan Watson-Woodard, Education Specialist.…
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County School Growth Doubles In Last 18 Years
| By By Frank Graff, NBC17Johnston County school officials are moving ahead with construction plans for new schools throughout the county, despite signs the nationwide…
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Johnston State Trooper Credited With Saving Woman’s Life
| By Kristin Stepneski
A Johnston County Trooper who witnessed a single vehicle crash on U.S. 70, might just be a hero.
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Johnston County’s ‘The Herald’ To Become Free Weekly
| ByThe News & Observer Publishing Co. now will only publish its Smithfield newspaper once a week, according to its Web…
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Johnston Inmate Shot, Killed During Escape Attempt
| By Candice Combs
A prisoner from the Johnston Correctional Institution who was shot and killed by a correctional officer during an escape attempt…
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We Want To Hear From You
| ByAs you begin navigating your new, local Web site, we’d like to hear from you.
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First Charter School Opens In Johnston County
| By Candice CombsA one-of-its-kind charter school has opened in Johnston County and parents here say it offers smaller classroom sizes, more one-on-one…




