Clayton resident urges county to uphold LGBTQ protections
Ben Chapman urged Johnston County Board of Commissioners to align local employment policies with federal and state protections for LGBTQ staff. He cited Bostock v. Clayton County and N C Executive Order 24, urging a local nondiscrimination ordinance modeled on Wake County’s 2021 measure.
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Clayton
Smithfield
Johnston County
Bostock
Clayton County
Neil Gorsuch
Chapman
N.C
Wake County
Ben Chapman
Four Oaks Student Wins Sue Archambeault Memorial Scholarship
Emma Pearce of Four Oaks has won the 2025 Sue Archambeault Memorial Scholarship at UNC Health Johnston. The $1,000 award honors Sue Archambeault, a former teacher and hospital volunteer, and supports a health care career. Pearce, a South Johnston High School graduate, plans nursing at UNC Wilmington.
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Emma Pearce
Four Oaks
Sue Archambeault
UNC Health Johnston
Bruce Archambeault
Sue
Smithfield Hospital
April Culver
Pearce
South Johnston High School
Johnston Health Foundation
Miracle League
Unc-Wilmington
David and
Jaime Pearce
Jaime
Johnston eyes cheaper fix to delay costly water plant
Johnston County and Clayton balk at a $700 million second Neuse River water plant. Officials consider buying up to 6 million gallons daily from Raleigh to bridge the gap, delaying the plant to 2033 or later. Cost could top $80 million for interim capacity, spreading debt as population grows.
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Smithfield
Clayton
Neuse
Solomon
Johnston County
Raleigh
County
Johnston
Chandra Farmer
Farmer
Plan for universal internet rollout in Johnston County
Brightspeed uses grants and private funds to extend high speed internet to about 40 000 homes and businesses in Johnston County. About 4 300 locations remain unreachable including County Commissioner Ted Godwins home. The BEAD program aims for universal coverage, with final plan expected by year end though some rural spots may require lender negotiations or alternative technologies. Construction timelines extend into 2026 for several districts, with grant rounds around Sept. 4 and ongoing private investment.
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Johnston County
Smithfield
Brightspeed
Ted Godwin
Brewer
Godwin
North Carolina Department of Technology
Godwin’s
Universal Service
Johnston public schools pick Pearce as next superintendent
The Johnston School Board approves Dr. Pearce, an assistant superintendent, as the district’s new leader to modernize schools and boost academic achievement. A national search is debated, with supporters citing continuity and community confidence as Pearce starts duties July 1.
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Mercier
Johnston
Lyn
Andrews
Pearce
Eric Bracy
Cumberland County
Michelle Antoine
Dr. Pearce
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