Mayor urged resident input on filling district vacancy
The council discussed open methods to fill the District 1 vacancy with community involvement. Omar McKnight urged a formal vetting process to honor Lee’s legacy, while Scott and Moore proposed invitations and interviews for interested residents.
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Moore
Omar McKnight
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Welfare Hester Defends Grant Pool For Novo Nordisk Plant
Hester argues adding to the grant pool attracts business and creates jobs by funding a multibillion project. Schulman condemns corporate welfare for a large, established company. Harris touts a $4.2 billion Novo Nordisk investment, 1000 new county jobs, and a future lower tax rate.
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Novo Nordisk
Johnston County
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Community group seeks funding to protect wetlands near Smithfield
Hammerbacher says the TLC needs a funding commitment by July 1 to boost points in a competitive North Carolina grant cycle. Local preservation would protect wetlands along Buffalo Creek and a farm near Smithfield, with estimated property value gains of about 25 percent for neighboring lands and a countywide appraised value rise over 50 percent.
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Buffalo Creek
Smithfield
Hammerbacher
TLC
N.C. Land and Water Fund
Johnston
Culver’s plans new location amid highway area development
Culver’s aims to replace an abandoned Shoney’s with a new building on the lot, linking to the Retreat at Selma private drive to access the site. Upfront cost is estimated at 150000 dollars with hopes Selma backing some expenses. equipment costs reach about 335000 dollars. Land under contract with closing expected Aug 21, demolition after Labor Day, opening hoped for Q1 2026. City council undecided on the incentive request. Culver’s currently has one other outlet in Johnston, Clayton.
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Shoney’s
Weasler
Selma
Johnston
U.S. 70
Clayton
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