Rural subdivision approved near Benson after drainage concerns
Johnston County Planning Board voted 5-2 to approve an 11 lot subdivision on 16 acres near Strickland Crossroads Road and Hannah Creek Road. Officials noted the need for eventual detailed stormwater plans, while the applicant argues drainage patterns will be improved and runoff reduced.
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Smithfield
Johnston County Planning Board
Benson
Gary Lovering
Lovering
Strickland Crossroads Road
Hannah Creek Road
Will Letchworth
Letchworth
Planning Board
Jerry Dalton
Dalton Engineering & Associates
Clayton
Brooke Holmes
Braston Newton
Newton
Johnston County
Archer Lodge's growth guided by its first mayor Mike Gordon
Mike Gordon, the first mayor of Archer Lodge, recalls the town’s evolution from a farming community of tight neighbors to a 5000 plus resident town. He helped organize incorporation in 2009 amid ETJ concerns, led the council, and later became town administrator. Gordon emphasizes planning, citizen surveys, and shared lessons from other Johnston County leaders as keys to Archer Lodge’s development and ongoing progress.
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Archer Lodge
Mike Gordon
Gordon
Epsom
Franklin County
Clayton
Wendell
Johnston
General Assembly
School of Government
Johnston County
Castleberry Road
Archer Lodge Town Park
Matt Mulholland
McKenzie Miller
Johnstonian News
Johnston Community EMS Camp Teaches Life Saving Skills
Johnston Community College hosts a five day EMS Camp for ages 12 to 17 where participants learn CPR and basic first aid, practice splints and tourniquet use, and even operate an ambulance simulator. Campers gain CPR certification and aim to inspire future careers in medical care through hands on training and outreach by instructor Brittany Baker.
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Smithfield
Johnston Community College
Patton Sweigart
Benson
Sweigart
Vanesa Owens
Pine Level
Owens
Emma Ethridge
Selma
Here
Jordan Ellis
Ellis
Clayton
EMS
Brittany Baker
Baker
JCC
Johnstonians
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