Town of Smithfield to Begin Annual Free Chlorine Burnout on February 26
The Town of Smithfield Water Filtration Plant, in partnership with the Water Distribution Department, will begin its annual free chlorine burnout on February 26, continuing through April 2, as part of routine water system maintenance. This temporary process involves switching from chloramines to free chlorine to help clean the water distribution system and reduce the potential for bacterial growth within water lines. Chlorine burnouts are a widely accepted practice used by water utilities to maintain
Smithfield Announces Art Contests for the 40th Annual Ham and Yam Festival
Young artists from across Johnston County are invited to help shape the 40th Anniversary of the Ham and Yam Festival through two special art contests: the Ham & Yam T-Shirt Design Contest for middle and high school students, and a new Coloring Contest for elementary students.T-Shirt Design Contest (Sponsored by Johnston Family Dentistry) Middle and high school students are encouraged to create an original design capturing the energy, flavor, and community spirit of the Ham & Yam Festival. The winning
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
AMAZON TO CREATE 500 JOBS AT A NEW $100 MILLION DISTRIBUTION OPERATION IN SMITHFIELD
Contacts: Chris Johnson Tim Kerigan 919-205-1232 919-934-2116 x1109 919-915-6202 (cell) tim.kerigan@smithfield-nc.com chris.johnson@johnstonnc.com Johnston County, N.C. – May 10, 2021. Amazon.com, the Seattle-based e-retailing pioneer, will launch a state-of-the-art import processing center in Smithfield, creating more than 500 jobs
