Superior Court judges from Granville, Johnston, and Richmond counties will oversee Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit challenging a law that takes away some of his appointment powers.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The NFL Playoffs have arrived and command center stage now through the Super Bowl.
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2024 @ 1:14 am
By: The Correspondent
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Employers in Johnston County have indicated a need to fill more than 100 existing and 130 new fabrication positions.
Published: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 @ 11:30 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In a YouTube video two candidates for Johnston County School Board call for a state audit of the system's finances.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 3:35 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Could opportunity be coming at the right time for Clay Johnston as he looks to make the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster in 2021?
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 6:43 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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Vaccinated North Carolinians are now eligible for a one million dollar cash drawing
Published: Friday, July 2nd, 2021 @ 1:44 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Johnston Sheriff Steve Bizzell announced his endorsement of E.C. Sykes for North Carolina Secretary of State.
Published: Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 @ 4:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Grifols Therapeutics, the global healthcare company, will expand its North Carolina operations with a new $351.6 million capital investment, creating 300 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 @ 11:15 am
By: Governor's Office
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Two people from Forsyth County and a person from Johnston County have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total of positive cases in North Carolina to 12, including a Durham resident who tested positive in another state.
Published: Friday, March 13th, 2020 @ 8:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Teachers can apply for next round of Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards through March 22
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 @ 2:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Broad River Retail, LLC, an Ashley HomeStore licensee, will create 161 jobs as it locates a distribution center in Johnston County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 @ 2:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As chairwoman of the Harnett County Democratic Party, Jean Sivoli has worked with political candidates. A few months ago she found herself unexpectedly becoming one
Published: Thursday, November 1st, 2018 @ 2:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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House District 37 (covers southern Wake County bordering Johnston, Harnett, and Chatham counties.)
Published: Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 @ 5:26 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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William "Billy" Johnston Francis Jr, age 75, a resident of 1300 North Bonner Street, Washington, passed away at River Trace Nursing Home after a short illness
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 11:07 am
By: Announcements
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order declaring a Type 1 disaster in Sampson County and the contiguous counties of Bladen, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Johnston, Pender, and Wayne
Published: Sunday, June 18th, 2017 @ 11:32 am
By: Governor's Office
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"The 26th day of April in each year - commonly known as Memorial Day."
Published: Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 @ 8:31 am
By: Ted McDonald
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Christopher Cole Thomas
Published: Friday, February 24th, 2017 @ 10:32 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Mrs. Carley Burch Johnston Sowder, age 69, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Friday December 9, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville
Published: Monday, December 12th, 2016 @ 11:13 am
By: Announcements
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Kathryn Johnston has been appointed as Secretary of the Department of Administration
Published: Friday, April 1st, 2016 @ 9:56 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of James Arthur Smith in Benson, North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, March 20th, 2016 @ 10:44 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory's reform of how the state makes purchases has saved taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.
Published: Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 @ 2:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Railroad did not use eminent domain or receive major state subsidies at PA, OH sites... At an emergency closed-session meeting Wednesday night, less than a week after Gov. Pat McCrory announced a $272 million CSX rail terminal project near Selma, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners issued...
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2016 @ 3:23 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., will create approximately 700 jobs at a new bio-manufacturing facility in Johnston...
Published: Thursday, August 27th, 2015 @ 2:49 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Municipalities across the state have joined the growing crowd expressing official support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal.
Published: Friday, July 24th, 2015 @ 5:08 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Caroline Deaton Johnston, a resident of Bath, NC and age 75, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 28, 2015 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC, with her devoted husband David by her side. Caroline fought a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 @ 3:06 am
By: Announcements
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The Fortify 40/440 project is an NC DOT effort to re-build the southern part of the I-40 beltline. Naturally, a major highway construction project like this means lane closures and major traffic jams for commuters. In this case, however, it also means a waste of NC taxpayers' money.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2015 @ 9:21 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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We reported earlier about a pretty harsh memo from the Administrative Office of The Courts explaining that court officials have two choices regarding gay marriages: perform them, or quit.
Published: Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Today, nearly 25 years after her death, designers, stars, and fans continue to emulate the sultry elegance of Ava Gardner's fashion style.
Published: Sunday, September 28th, 2014 @ 3:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Former resident of Washington, NC, Lola Bush Johnston, 91, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Plano, Texas.
Published: Thursday, July 24th, 2014 @ 12:04 pm
By: Announcements
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Former resident of Washington, NC, Lola Bush Johnston, 91, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Plano, Texas.
Published: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 @ 10:06 am
By: Announcements
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Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
Published: Saturday, February 1st, 2014 @ 1:29 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Joseph Eggleston Johnston was born near Farmville, Virginia on February 3, 1807.
Published: Sunday, December 8th, 2013 @ 1:33 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mr. Alexander "Alec" Johnston, age 65, a resident of Chocowinity died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.
Published: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 @ 7:40 pm
By: Announcements
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While it could be a stretch to say that politics are driving people to drink, in a number of municipalities across North Carolina, voters will be deciding issues related to alcohol.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 @ 9:04 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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