SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Public Health Department, in partnership with the Opioid Task Force, will host a free community NARCAN training session designed to equip residents with life-saving skills to respond to opioid overdoses. The training will take place on Friday, October 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Johnston County…… read more »
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Johnston County Health Department Offers Free NARCAN Training to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Johnston County Bridge Project Forces Multi-Month Road Closure
NORTH CAROLINA — A major bridge replacement project will close a section of Wendell Road in northern Johnston County for several months, beginning Monday, September 8. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the Wendell Road bridge spanning Buffalo Creek, located north of Archer Lodge, will be completely closed to traffic while contractors…… read more »
Goldsboro Nonprofit Expands Initiative to Combat Period Poverty in Johnston County Schools
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Wayne County-based nonprofit organization is broadening its mission to address period poverty by partnering with Johnston County Public Schools to provide free menstrual products across all district schools during the upcoming academic year. Period Kits NC announced this week that it will supply menstrual care products to all 48 schools in…… read more »
Princeton Picked to Win Neuse 6 2-A Conference
KENLY — Princeton was picked to win the Neuse 6 2-A Conference during a meeting by the conference’s head football coaches and athletic directors on Tuesday afternoon. … read more »
Several Wayne, Johnston County Roads Will be Resurfaced
SMITHFIELD – Dozens of miles of state-maintained roads in Johnston and Wayne counties will be refreshed for a smoother ride after the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded two contracts last week.
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First Responder and Daughter Receive Disney Trip
Captain Allison Bissette, a Johnston County First Responder with Johnston County EMS, and her daughter Avery have been selected to receive an all-expenses-paid vacation to Walt Disney World from Rewarding Responders. … read more »
I-95 in Johnston County Requires Overnight Detour
SELMA – Traffic will be detoured off Interstate 95 early Friday morning, so contract crews can dismantle and remove a digital message sign.… read more »
Wayne County and Surrounding Areas Under Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wayne, Johnston, Greene, and Duplin Counties until 9 p.m. … read more »
Area Christmas Parades to be Held Rain or Shine
Despite rain being in the forecast on Saturday, Goldsboro, Fremont, Mount Olive, and Princeton each plan to hold their respective Christmas parades. … read more »
Goldsboro, Princeton Christmas Parades Set For Dec. 2
The City of Goldsboro and the Town of Princeton are both holding their respective Christmas parades on Dec. 2. … read more »
