Cooper Commutes Johnston death sentence to life in prison
Gov Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of Has san Bacote and 14 others on North Carolina's death row after review and reflection. Bacote was previously sentenced to death for the 2007 killing of 18 year old Anthony Surles in Selma during a home invasion. Bacote had challenged his sentence under the Racial Justice Act.
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An honor to know him Jim Carter remembered by former Secret Service agent
Dennis Schlindwein, a Clayton resident and retired Secret Service agent, recalls Jimmy Carter's shift from a demanding president to a personable former leader. He notes Carter was a workaholic in the Oval Office, rising early and deeply involved, but after his presidency he became more approachable and friendly with staff.
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Johnston County Nets Grant for East Clayton River Access
Johnston County has received a 145,500 state grant to fund an East Clayton river access site on the Neuse River. The plan includes a canoe and kayak launch, fishing dock, and permeable parking with half the 291,000 dollar project covered by the grant and the rest from the Open Space Fund. Engineering work is underway with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and the site could open in about 18 months.
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Johnston County seals banner year with 1,000 Novo Nordisk jobs
Johnston County's economic drive yielded a landmark 2024 with Novo Nordisk announcing a 4.1 billion investment to build a third plant near Clayton employing 1,000 people. The county also welcomed Crystal Windows and Doors and Veetee Foods to Eastfield Business Park in Selma, adding over 135 million dollars in investments and 625 manufacturing jobs. Planning advances include a Four Oaks advanced manufacturing training center, boosting growth along the I-95 corridor and replacing past job losses from several long shuttered mills and plants.
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Burlington Mills
Fieldcrest Mills
Channel Master
Eaton Corp
Jerold Spinning
K.R. Edwards
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