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Economic Development Luncheon draws over 200
Highway Upgrades, Workforce Skills, Industry-Ready Sites and Buildings Are Top Priorities for One of North Carolina’s Fastest-Growing CountiesJohnston County, N.C. – November 30, 2017. Jobs and population are growing at rates faster than the state or nation, and that puts a premium on transportation improvements, occupational skills and buildable industrial properties. Those were among the key messages more than 200 participants heard yesterday at the 2017 Johnston County Economic Development Luncheon, held
New exhibit highlights Ava Gardner's life in London
BY ABBIE BENNETT The Smithfield Herald Smithfield’s Ava Gardner Museum on Saturday will unveil a new exhibit dedicated to the Hollywood starlet’s life in London. Gardner was born just a few miles east of Smithfield and called Johnston County home as she traveled the world. She’s buried in Smithfield, and the town is also home to the museum that showcases her career. But Gardner also found a home in London later in life. She said many times that England reminded her of North Carolina, said Deanna
Boys & Girls Club Director is Tar Heel of the Week
BY MARTI MAGUIRE,Correspondent Smithfield Herald SELMA - A half-dozen middle schoolers gather around the pool table at the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County. It’s just after 3 p.m., and Mamie Moore stands at one side of the table, asking them about their school day. One boy offers, a little sheepishly, that he had a hard time in math class. A girl says she felt really confident taking a test after having studied. A few hand over sheets showing they have no homework, or ask to check out recent
Edwards family celebrating 66th year in grocery business
From WTSB Radio JoCo Report The Edwards Family is celebrating their 66th year in the grocery business. The celebration will end on October 31st. The business was founded by Joe S. Edwards in Princeton. The business was named in honor of a grandfather, Vine Edwards, and was originally called Vine Edwards and Sons. The first store was built on Center Street in Downtown Princeton. The first store initially sold general merchandise like horse collars, fertilizer and plumbing supplies. But you could still
Smithfield-Selma Spartan Regiment brings home national title
The Smithfield-Selma High School Spartan Regiment brought home a national title after competing in the USBands National Championships in New Jersey last weekend. The Spartan Regiment competed on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, and was crowned the IV-A Open National Champion after competing against 11 other schools from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. The Spartan Regiment
N.C. Secretary of Commerce speaks at luncheon
By Paula Seligson, The Smithfield Herald — pseligson@newsobserver.com North Carolina’s secretary of commerce visited Johnston County last week, outlining five ways the state can grow its economy and how Johnston is well positioned to be part of that growth. Sharon Decker was keynote speaker for the annual Johnston County Economic Development Luncheon, held Oct. 29 at the Agricultural Center near Smithfield. The county’s chambers of commerce hosted the luncheon, and the 180-plus audience came from
