County backs new spec building in Johnston County
Johnston County Commissioners on May 5 backed a new spec industrial building in Clayton as part of an incentives package. Illinois based Wylie Capital plans three buildings along U S 70 to boost job growth with a 220000 square foot largest structure leased while seeking a tenant. County hopes construction will accelerate future occupancy and reduce missed opportunities in the Triangle region.
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Clayton launches trash trap on Little Creek with Sound Rivers
Clayton partners with Sound Rivers to install a passive trash trap on Little Creek. Councilman Porter Casey praises the project after observing positive results from Raleigh and notes the trap is the 11th in the fleet, following earlier installations since May 2022 in Raleigh New Bern Greenville Kinston Tarboro and Washington.
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DOT and Smithfield clash over Market Street safety plan
DOT deputy engineer Sam Lawhorn told the Smithfield Town Council on May 6 the agency may proceed without the town’s consent to improve Market Street. The plan proposes removing parking on both sides to widen lanes to 11 feet, while Smithfield mulls making Second and Third streets one way to add angled parking with time limits.
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Outlet Center Drive makeover approved by Smithfield Council
Smithfield officials on May 6 awarded an 875511 contract to resurface Outlet Center Drive from Equity Drive to the Selma town limit. Public Works Director Lawrence Davis said the street will be milled and repaired to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, with contractor S.T. Wooten confirmed to fix the length of the 1.1 mile route.
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