Rain Falls Late for Some North Carolina Crops
Johnstonian News reports drought and extreme heat have damaged crops in John ston County. Farmers Brandon Batten and Marshall Lee detail losses on 300 acres of soybeans, 200 acres of corn, and 150 acres of tobacco near Stricklands Crossroads and Meadow. They note corn is largely lost despite pollination windows and heat burning vegetables, with water access via wells and plastic mulch helping only some crops.
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Miss Johnston County Carrie Everett Wins State Title
Carrie Everett, Miss Johnston County and a student at North Carolina Central University, won Miss North Carolina at last week's pageant. Everett, 20, says pageants have shaped her life and she seeks to inspire young girls as a public representative, reflecting on her history as one of the first Liberian participants in the organization. She began pageants at sixteen and has trained six months for the state event, emphasizing interviews and vocal work with her professor and media videos to prepare.
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Neuse water supply advance includes study and funding
County Commissioners in Smithfield on June 17 moved toward a second Neuse River water source. Chandra Cox said the plan aims to be ready by 2029 or 2030. Officials approved spending 850000 to hire an owner's adviser, an engineering firm to secure permits, seek funding and manage the project.
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Johnston County Seeks Conference Center to Grow Tourism
Johnston County eyes a dedicated conference center to capture meetings business for groups up to 500. Visitors Bureau head Donna Bailey Taylor cites lack of full service hotel space and notes prior 2001 studies supporting demand, while private venues multiply as commissioners weigh next steps.
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