Latinos call for response to attacks on students
Latinos Activate Johnston County urged the Johnston County Board of Education to act after attacks on Latino students at Smithfield-Selma High School. They sought improved security, medical bill reimbursements, a root-cause investigation, dignified treatment for affected families, and a district- led meeting, noting Latinos comprise about one third of county students.
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Sergio Benitez
Latinos Activate
Target to open 130000 square foot store in Eastfield Selma
Target Purchases about 12 acres in Johnston County for about 2 million enabling a 130,000 square foot store at the Eastfield mixed use development near Interstate 95. AdVenture Development confirms plans for housing offices and industrial space alongside the new retail tenant.
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Hobby Lobby
Old Navy
Marshalls
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Johnston County
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AdVenture Development
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AdVenture
Johnstonians share their hopes for new year
Smithfield artist Michelle Fields, co owner of Johnston County Arts Cooperative, joins Johnstonians in sharing hopes for 2024. She calls for grandchildren to grow up in a better world, an end to cancer pain, stronger leaders, a thriving arts scene, and kindness amid change and AI concerns.
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Clayton adds Outback and Popeyes amid hotel rethink
Clayton plans show Outback Steakhouse and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen next to a planned hotel on a multi acre tract between U S 70 Business and Blakely Street with access from both roads. The hotel is on hold due to market and cost pressures, while the two restaurants proceed with site work and a 187 seat Outback.
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