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Three Local Leaders Graduate from Leadership Development Program
RALEIGH, NC— Johnston County was well represented recently by leaders from across the County participating in the NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders program. Johnston County Commissioner Butch Lawter, Benson Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Loretta Byrd and Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation Executive Director Sarah Edwards graduated last month from the program, a three-day regional…
Read MoreFred Smith Elected To Region II Vice President For Policy Of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
WASHINGTON — At the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) virtual Winter Business Meeting, the states making up NCBA Region ll elected Fred Smith Jr., from Clayton, NC, to the position of Region ll Vice President for Policy during their regional caucus. The vision of NCBA is to be the trusted leader and definitive voice of…
Read MoreCvHS junior named student advisor to State Board of Education
Bryce Womble, a junior at Cleveland High School, was recognized at the February Johnston County Board of Education meeting for being named a student advisor to the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE). Womble applied for the position of student advisor after seeing the application on social media because he wants to make sure…
Read MoreNovo Nordisk receives Governor’s Export Award
County Leaders Congratulate One of JoCo’s Largest Employers Johnston County, N.C. – Novo Nordisk, which currently employs 1,200 workers in Johnston County, has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s top exporters. State officials presented the bio-manufacturing company with the 2020 Governor’s Export Award at a virtual event hosted earlier today by the Economic Development…
Read MoreChairman Stewart Delivers 2021 State Of The County Address
The 2021 State of the County Address was delivered this morning (Monday) by Johnston County Commissioner Chairman Chad Stewart. The following is a transcription of his comments: Good morning. This past year has been and continues to be difficult for so many people in our County from a personal and business perspective. And, speaking of…
Read MoreA legacy of farming fresh fruits and vegetables at Ronnie Moore’s Fruits & Veggies
Ronnie Moore’s Fruits & Vegetables, a farm located in southern Johnston County near Newton Grove, was recently featured in the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Feature Friday blog post. To view the original post and photos, click here. Growing up in the farming industry instilled a passion for agriculture in Ronnie Moore that he could…
Read MoreBentonville Battlefield Releases Planned 2021 Events
Four Oaks, NC (January 29, 2021) – Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site has announced their 2021 events. Details as they are known at this time are available below for each event. Before traveling to the site, please check back for updates on the Bentonville Battlefield website or call (910) 594-0789 to confirm event dates, times, and…
Read MoreThree JCPS high schools recognized for outstanding graduation rates
Three high schools in Johnston County were recognized by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for achieving outstanding graduation rates in the 2019-2020 school year. Johnston County Early College Academy was recognized for earning a graduation rate of 100 percent, while Corinth Holders High and Cleveland High were recognized for earning graduation rates of 95+…
Read MoreTwo JCPS middle students receive $20K scholarship
Johnston County Public Schools middle school students Ximena Castaneda Aguilar and Valery Davis Mendoza are two of the several promising North Carolina seventh graders who were named as recipients of the Victor E. Bell, Jr. Scholarship. Each Bell Scholar is eligible to receive up to $20,000, as long as they meet annual renewal criteria. Starting…
Read MoreJohnston County Public Schools transitions to Plan B for all Students
The Johnston County Board of Education voted on January 12 to return all Pre-K and EC-Self Contained students to Plan B, four days per week, beginning on Tuesday, January 19. These students will participate in face-to-face instruction on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday serving as a remote learning day. All other students in…
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