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Clayton resident on Iowa State list
AMES, Iowa — Emily Peyton Bobbitt of Clayton has earned a place on the spring semester Dean’s List at Iowa State University. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Bobbitt, a sophomore, is studying marketing. The post Clayton resident on Iowa State list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton Celebrating Independence Day With Numerous Activities
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton is uniting two beloved occasions into one big holiday celebration. Join us for the Square-to-Square Street Festival and Independence Day Fireworks, starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 4 in Downtown Clayton. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy family-friendly activities...
Rain falls too late for some crops
The rain that fell across Johnston County earlier this week came too late to save some crops. Brandon Batten grows 300 acres of soybeans, 200 acres of corn and 150 acres of tobacco around Stricklands Crossroads south of Four Oaks. “The corn is essentially toast,” he said in an interview last week. The pollination window for corn is brief, and […] The post Rain falls too late for some crops first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Pageants help a young dancer take flight
Editor’s Note: The Johnstonian News spoke to Mary Michael McLamb, the reigning Miss Johnston County Teen, in advance of last week’s state pageant, where she was the first runner-up. Mary Michael McLamb, the reigning Miss Johnston County Teen, is glad she returned to pageants after a hiatus. “I started pageants when I was around 3 years old,” she said. “But […] The post Pageants help a young dancer take flight first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton High’s Pegues wins Sam Narron Award
Dominic Pegues, a June graduate of Clayton High School, has received the 2024 Sam Narron Baseball Award. The annual award goes to a Johnston County high school senior baseball player who showed a love for the game through determination, dedication and sacrifice. Pegues is the 28th recipient of the award, receiving a $500 scholarship and a plaque. Also, his name […] The post Clayton High’s Pegues wins Sam Narron Award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Do You Recognize This Vehicle Or Driver?
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance identifying the driver of this vehicle. The vehicle, a gold Ford Ranger pickup, was observed on a security camera on June 21, 2024 at an address on Batten Farm Road near Selma. The following day, June 22, the...
This land will be a farm forever
WILLOW SPRING — The Triangle Land Conservancy has partnered with a Johnston County family to conserve 50 acres of farmland, forest and wetlands. Other partners in the effort were Johnston County and the state’s Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. “The Stephenson Farm has been in my family for over 100 years,” said landowner Lola Delbridge. “I was born […] The post This land will be a farm forever first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
A second Neuse water supply inches forward
SMITHFIELD — County Commissioners on June 17 took a step toward creating a second water-supply source on the Neuse River. Chandra Cox, head of public utilities, said she and her staff were on a bit of a schedule. “To have that project ready to go by 2029 or 2030 … it’s time to begin the preliminary planning and technical review,” […] The post A second Neuse water supply inches forward first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Board faults high school’s design
SMITHFIELD — The particulars of Wilson’s Mills High School are set; the school board in June signed a contract with the builder. Still, “we ain’t all happy about the design,” board member Kay Carroll told Brooks Moore, the district’s construction chief, during a meeting last month. “It ain’t a perfect design.” Carroll in particular found fault with windowless classrooms. “Interior […] The post Board faults high school’s design first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Department secretary named Ambassador of Month
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has named Ginny Price its latest Ambassador of the Month. She is a secretary and monitor tech on second floor of the Clayton hospital. During a recent presentation, CEO Tom Williams said Price knows how to make things happen. “She is professional, positive, polite and engaging,” he said. “During rounds, she listens to patients and […] The post Department secretary named Ambassador of Month first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
“Christmas In July” Event July 15 At Salvation Army
SMITHFIELD – The Salvation Army will host “Christmas in July” to collect toys for their Angel Tree Program. The event will give the Salvation Army a head start on collections for the holiday season. There will be food, games, and a resource fair for those in attendance.
615 properties on or near New Bern Avenue rezoned for Bus Rapid Transit line
615 properties on or around New Bern Avenue have been rezoned as the City of Raleigh prepares to start construction for the Bus Rapid Transit line.The old DMV building is one of the properties rezoned for mixed-use space at Tuesday's Raleigh City Council meeting.Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said the zoning changes will offer more housing options."Density is key and the federal government is very excited for what we've done," said Baldwin.Lifelong Raleigh resident Angel Howard said the development comes at a price. Some residential properties were rezoned."They're tearing up the community and putting up buildings. It's not right," said Howard.ALSO SEE...
NC State alum Abby Lampe on a roll after second cheese rolling victory
It's been a banner year for NC State. The university's men's and women's basketball teams made the Final Four, the baseball team made the College World Series and Abby Lampe won the cheese rolling competition again. "I'm widely known as the cheese girl now," Lampe laughed. "I love NC State....
Historic carousel reopens at Chavis Park, carrying on Raleigh’s legacy
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A historic landmark in Raleigh is back open for people to enjoy. The Historic Allan Herschell Carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park is back in operation after closing seven months ago for repairs. “I’ve been going on it probably since I was little,” said Hannah...
Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit
The Saint Augustine’s University Board of Trustees is trying to stop a lawsuit filed by the alumni organization Save SAU Coalition and two former board members. On Monday, lawyers representing the board filed a motion in Wake County Superior Court to dismiss the complaint filed by the Save SAU Coalition and former board members Henry Debnam and John Larkins.
BREAKING: Matt Ossenfort commits to NC State via transfer portal
NC State filled another huge need through the transfer portal Tuesday morning, landing first baseman Matt Ossenfort from Vanderbilt. Ossenfort comes to Raleigh with a ton of upside to the corner infield after seeing limited action his freshman year. The youngster appeared in six games for the Commodores last season, notching his first collegiate hit with a home run against Valparaiso in late March.
Junior tackle Brandon Anderson excited about NC State offer
Junior offensive lineman Brandon Anderson is well on his way to having a great collection of college offers, but he has always appreciated the way NC State has treated him. Anderson was able to go to NC State’s camp in June 2022 before the start of his ninth-grade year. He appreciated that the NCSU coaches treated him as if he was a five-star rising senior, and that has stuck with him.
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