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New community paramedics will respond to opioid crisis
SMITHFIELD — The county’s Emergency Services and Public Health Department are joining forces to hire more community paramedics. “This initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing community needs, particularly in response to opioid-related emergencies,” the county said in a news release. Money for the paramedics will come from Johnston’s share of the national opioid settlement. The new community paramedics […] The post New community paramedics will respond to opioid crisis first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Excessive heat warning Monday for Raleigh, counties south & east
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After a heat advisory on Sunday for much of central North Carolina, an excessive heat warning and another heat advisory are in effect Monday when temperatures are forecast to be slightly hotter, according to the Raleigh office of the National Weather Service. With an actual...
JCSO: Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation
CLAYTON – A cybertip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led to the arrest of a Johnston County man. Alexander Richard Dunbar, age 52, of Saint Jiles Drive, Clayton was arrested July 10. Following an investigation, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for the...
NC Federation Of Young Republicans To Host 2024 State Convention In Johnston County
SELMA – The North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans will host the 2024 NCFYR State Convention in Johnston County. Young Republicans from across the state of North Carolina will gather in Selma to conduct the annual business of the federation. Among the list of agenda items include the election of the National Committeeman and National Committeewoman to represent the NCFYR at the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF).
On cam: Bear spotted on Ring doorbell cam in Four Oaks
A Four Oaks family was surprised to see a bear on their Ring doorbell camera. The video shared with WRAL News shows what appears to be a young black bear in the backyard of Tammy Strickland's home in Johnston County. The bear approaches the back door then leaves. Strickland's Ring...
Two Lucky Players Win Hefty Lottery Prizes in North Carolina
Every win from the lottery brings excitement. However, nothing can quite compare to winning a top prize from the lottery, which is exactly what happened to one of two incredibly lucky players in North Carolina. Earlier this week, one Greensboro player hit a jackpot of nearly $250,000 from the North...
Innovative Workforce Programs Ensure Bio-Manufacturing Success
Back in 2018, walking away from a conversation with North Pitt High School sophomore Diana De Leon, Mark Phillips knew he wanted to help her. He just needed to figure out how. Phillips is North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Vice President of Statewide Operations and Executive Director of its Eastern Regional Office in the public power city of Greenville, North Carolina.
Novo Nordisk feels at home in Johnston County
CLAYTON — Novo Nordisk, a maker of insulin and obesity drugs, likes calling Johnston County home. So much so that the Danish company plans to build its third plant here. “Novo Nordisk is investing $4.1 billion to build an entirely new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility here in Clayton,” Niels Laurbjerg Nielsen, a corporate vice president, said during a recent public announcement […] The post Novo Nordisk feels at home in Johnston County first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Doorbell camera captures bear's visit to Four Oaks home
A Four Oaks family was surprised to see a bear on their Ring doorbell camera. The video shared with WRAL News shows what appears to be a young black bear in the backyard of Tammy Strickland's home in Johnston County. The bear approaches the back door then leaves. Strickland's Ring...
Johnston resident pens romance novel
Johnston County resident Carol L. Dougherty has penned “Smiling at Grief: A Sapphic Romance” during Pride Month. Can an opening night encounter ignite an unexpected love? Kate sparks an instant connection with Pen, fueled by mutual attraction and a shared passion for the theater. Through fiery, intense rehearsal rooms and double-edged banter, Pen is forced to confront challenges of the […] The post Johnston resident pens romance novel first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Contractor Stole Thousands From Johnston County Business, JCSO Says
FOUR OAKS – A Johnston County man is accused of defrauding a Four Oaks area business. Daniel Bryan Raynor, age 50, of McLamb Road, was arrested June 20 by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and charged with obtaining property by false pretense. On January 25, 2024, a Four...
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