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Johnston will seek grant for boat ramp at Clayton
SMITHFIELD — County Commissioners on June 17 agreed to seek a grant to build a boat ramp, fishing pier and parking lot on the Neuse River at Clayton. The chances of landing the state Water Resources Development Grant are good, said Adrian O’Neal, director of Johnston’s Parks and Open Space Department. “We have indications that our grant application is very […] The post Johnston will seek grant for boat ramp at Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Here’s what’s in new county budget
SMITHFIELD — Here’s what’s in the $376.3 million spending plan that County Commissioners approved on June 17. For the Johnston County Public Schools — $104.8 million for operations and $3.5 million for capital outlay. The schools had sought $111.8 million for operations, up from $88.4 million the year before, and $28.8 million for capital outlay, up from $6 million. County […] The post Here’s what’s in new county budget first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
White Swan joins Selma food hall
SELMA — White Swan Bar-B-Q & Fried Chicken has opened in Old North State Food Hall, 67 JR Road. White Swan has been a Johnston County favorite since 1930. Linwood Parker and his family have owned the eatery since the late 1980s. White Swan features Eastern North Carolina barbecue made with pork shoulders and butts. Also on the menu is […] The post White Swan joins Selma food hall first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton PD receives gift of K9 vest
CLAYTON — Police Department K9 Officer Ravka has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s, a nonprofit. “Having this protective vest for K9 Ravka gives us an added layer of security and peace of mind,” said Officer Jeffrey Demarest, Ravka’s handler. “Every day, our K9 officers face unpredictable dangers, and knowing that […] The post Clayton PD receives gift of K9 vest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
SSS announces Principal’s List, Honor Roll
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield-Selma High School has announced its Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the final nine weeks of school. Principal’s List Grade 9 — Claudia Isabel Aban, Sullivan Lee Ackley, Glendi Maribel Anton Godinez, Luther John Baker, Kylee Suri Benitez, Kelcey Ann Benson, Karma Jah’neishia Bowles, Grant Parker Brice, Matthew Scott Briggerman, Karah Nicole Bullard, Emma Leigh Byrd, Carla […] The post SSS announces Principal’s List, Honor Roll first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
2 from Johnston on Alabama list
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two Johnston County residents earned places on the spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Alabama. They are Mary Rhodes of Benson and Harrison Batchelor of Kenly. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The post 2 from Johnston on Alabama list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
This triathlon doesn’t take itself too seriously
SMITHFIELD — The Three Little Pigs Triathlon is a fun test of endurance — with the emphasis on fun. “It’s not as serious as an Ironman triathlon,” said Martin Tetreault, a Smithfield attorney and one of the founding organizers. “It’s not really intimidating.” The name says as much. “It’s the Three Little Pigs triathlon,” he said. Tetreault said he and […] The post This triathlon doesn’t take itself too seriously first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
In budget, ‘Not everyone gets everything they want’
SMITHFIELD — Johnston’s County Commissioners like to be unanimous when passing a budget. A 4-3 or even a 6-1 vote won’t do. That no doubt requires compromise, and this year might have required more than most. In passing a budget 7-0 on June 17, commissioners peppered their discussion with talk of give-and-take. “It is a compromise in many areas,” said […] The post In budget, ‘Not everyone gets everything they want’ first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
July 4 celebrations on tap next week
As often as not these days, July 4 celebrations in Johnston County aren’t on July 4. This year, the celebrations begin as early as June 30 and continue through July 6. You’ll find the schedule below by town. Archer Lodge — Family Fun Day will get underway at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at 14009 Buffalo Road. The celebration will […] The post July 4 celebrations on tap next week first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sanders Grove to install new pastor
Sanders Grove Baptist Church will install its new pastor, the Rev. Joshua Willis, during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the church, 6989 N.C. 210, Smithfield. The Rev. Argo Matthews will speak. He is moderator of the Johnston District Missionary Baptist Association. The church will serve a meal before the ceremony. Willis will be the 10th pastor […] The post Sanders Grove to install new pastor first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Selma museum to host Juneteenth program
SELMA — A Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum, 104 W. Anderson St. A program will explore the history and meaning of Juneteenth, which celebrates the announcement in Texas in 1865 of the ending of slavery. The celebration will also feature songs and door prizes. “Our museum cordially […] The post Selma museum to host Juneteenth program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Clayton resident on Dean’s List at Massachusetts school
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Angel Davis of Clayton has earned a place on the spring semester Dean’s List at American International College. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Davis hasn’t declared a major yet. Founded in 1885, American International College is a private, coeducational university. The post Clayton resident on Dean’s List at Massachusetts school first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Plastics: It’s personal
The battle against plastics began decades ago. In the early days, the focus was on the proliferation of plastic pollution and its impact on land use. The battle shifted in the 1980s, with local skirmishes against single-use plastics that created movements to push recycling and more recently to ban plastics at the state and country level. With the myth of […] The post Plastics: It’s personal first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Novo’s $4.1 billion expansion will create 1,000 jobs
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk will spend $4.1 billion and create 1,000 job to expand its operations in Johnston County. A new plant on Powhatan Road, the company’s third in Johnston, will grow the Novo’s capacity to produce injectable treatments for people with obesity and other chronic diseases. As the company’s diabetes drugs have proven effective at weight loss, demand for […] The post Novo’s $4.1 billion expansion will create 1,000 jobs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Smithfield rejects Buffalo Road subdivision
SMITHFIELD — To win Town Council approval of a subdivision, a developer had already agreed to 17 conditions. During more than two hours of discussion on June 18, the council extracted three more and made one existing condition more restrictive. Still, it wasn’t enough. In a 4-3 vote, the council said no to Buffalo Ridge, which called for 210 single-family […] The post Smithfield rejects Buffalo Road subdivision first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Luna Pizza sets Clayton debut
CLAYTON — Greenville-born Luna Pizza Cafe will open its second Johnston County eatery on Sunday, July 7. Known for its Neapolitan pies, Luna Pizza will open at 802 E. Front St. in the Clayton Spinning Mill complex, a Taft Family Ventures development. “Opening our third location in Clayton is an exciting milestone for us,” said Richard Williams, who co-founded and […] The post Luna Pizza sets Clayton debut first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Read to Grow helps kids get ready for kindergarten
Read to Grow Johnston County recently hosted its second annual Kindergarten Readiness Nights, preparing 137 rising kindergartners for the upcoming school year. Families were able to practice the lunch line, tour a classroom and school bus, and engage in learning stations to promote the skills a child needs to be successful in kindergarten. Each learning station explored a key development […] The post Read to Grow helps kids get ready for kindergarten first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
‘Movies in the Grove’ series returns on June 28
BENSON — The town’s 2024 “Movies in the Grove” series open Friday, June 28, with “Wish.” The series continues July 26 with “Trolls Band Together” and concludes on Aug. 23 with “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Movies begin at dark in the Singing Grove on Main Street. Free popcorn will be available. The post ‘Movies in the Grove’ series returns on June 28 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Benson resident receives degree
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mary Rhodes of Benson has graduated from the University of Alabama. She received a bachelor’s degree in commerce and business administration. The university awarded more than 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement. The post Benson resident receives degree first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The NCGOP has evolved into a corruption machine
No one cares for the trees anymore. The N.C. General Assembly made the first bill of its long session a piece of legislation that would authorize rampant clear-cutting along North Carolina highways. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed this legislation. As usual, however, the legislature is expected to override his good sense and enable the creation of a Carolinian countryside that’s reduced to a mess of tacky billboards.
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