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Town of Princeton – Request for Funding – Drainage Project
At the September 20, 2021 meeting, the Board tabled a request by the Town of Princeton for funding assistance for a drainage project until the October 4, 2021 meeting. The Board took the following actions: The Board voted to approve the “Framework for Municipal Funding Requests” The Board voted to approve Phase 1 (Southern Princeton) of…
Read MoreLaunch JoCo will foster success of small business sector
Johnston County, N.C. – The pandemic has sparked an entrepreneurial wave, and Johnston County is getting out ahead of the tide. Started on September 1, Launch JoCo is seeking small-business owners looking to take their firms to the next level. The highly collaborative program is being organized by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, which is…
Read MoreActivate Selma Selected as One of Lowe’s 100 Hometowns Projects
SELMA, NC – Activate Selma has been selected as one of Lowes 100 Hometowns, a $10 million initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial by completing 100 community impact projects across the United States by the end of the year. The nonprofit group’s winning impact project is “Activate Selma: Downtown and Edgebrook Park Community Improvements.” The group and the Town…
Read MoreJohnston County Job Hub Connects Local Businesses with Employees
The Triangle East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new, county-wide job board that will serve Johnston County businesses and local residents. Over the course of the past few months, the Triangle East Chamber became increasingly aware of the workforce shortage in Johnston County and began actively working to provide solutions for businesses.…
Read MoreBartlett Milling will invest up to $28 million in Wilsons Mills expansion
Project’s Construction Will Stir More Than $21.5 Million in Economic Impact Johnston County, N.C. – June 7, 2021. Bartlett Milling, part of Kansas City-based Savage Enterprises, will launch a major expansion at its mill operations in the Johnston County town of Wilson’s Mills. The company will invest as much as $28 million in expanding and…
Read MoreAmazon to create 500 jobs at a new $100 million distribution operation in Smithfield
Johnston County, N.C. – Amazon.com, the Seattle-based e-retailing pioneer, will launch a state-of-the-art import processing center in Smithfield, creating more than 500 jobs which offer a starting wage of $15 an hour and comprehensive benefits beginning on the first day of employment. The 620,000-sq.-ft. (57,600 sq.-m.) cross-dock warehousing facility expected to launch operations in 2022,…
Read MoreCattle Ranchers Are Committed To The Environment For The Future
by Fred Smith With Earth Day near, sustainability is top-of-mind. As a rancher, I am proud that I provide both high-quality beef for consumers today, and maintain the land to provide a better future for generations to come. At Fred Smith Company Ranch, my goal is to raise cattle that are economically, socially and environmentally…
Read MoreJOCO Alerts Notification System
Johnston County Emergency Services encourages community members to register for JOCO Alerts to receive emergency notifications and to have a plan in place for severe weather as well as other emergency events. Those registered for the system will receive timely information regarding emergency situations in their area. To register for JOCO Alerts go to www.johnstonnc.com/alerts.…
Read MoreJC Board of Education votes to return all students to Plan A
At a special called session on March 22, the Johnston County Board of Education voted to return students in grades 6-12 on Plan A. Effective April 12, any student who is currently receiving face-to-face instruction will attend every day except Wednesdays, which will continue to be used for deep cleaning and sanitizing. As a result…
Read MoreSheriff Steve Bizzell Receives VFW Public Servant Award
[JoCo Report] — Members of VFW Post 5886 in Smithfield recognized Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell on Tuesday, March 2nd with the 2021 VFW Public Servant Award for Law Enforcement. Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects law enforcement and emergency services personnel to receive the VFW Public Servant Awards. Click here to read…
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