Johnson Wins District 7 Race Amid Legal Uncertainty
Smithfield Johnson survived a tight District 7 election with 50,126 votes, Jeff Sullivan 48,668, and 50.47 to 49.01 percent. Johnson faces Dec 9 trial on five charges, including extortion and obstruction of justice, with prosecutors to decide on a continuance amid scheduling conflicts.
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Ronald Johnson
Johnson
Jeff Sullivan
Sullivan
Johnston County
Johnston
Susan Doyle
Doyle
Bond issues pass by narrow margins in latest vote
Election takeaways note a robust turnout with Trump winning again and Mark Robinson disappointing. A bond committee leader cites reasons for smaller margins. An item on page 5 mentions Johnson secretly recording a closed school board session and failing to comply with public records requests.
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Mark Robinson
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Clayton High
Schools honor Johnston veterans on Veterans Day
Smithfield Johnston public schools held a Veterans Day ceremony and lunch for county veterans. Cadet lieutenant commander Zariah Winters of Smithfield Selma High spoke on the holiday’s meaning and service. Harold Keen, U.S. Army veteran and KS Bank president emeritus, addressed students about duty and the future.
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County OKs cell tower in Shoeheel community near Kenly
Johnston County Commissioners approve Network Towers II to build a 284 foot tower in the 3000 block of Shoeheel Road near Kenly to expand Verizon coverage with room for other carriers. Maps show improved green coverage. fall zone reduced from 312 to 150 feet due to tower design and safety considerations.
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Ted Godwin
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Anthony Bologna
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Bologna
Four vie for Johnston County commissioner seat in interview
Kim LeQuire and Mike Rose joined two other applicants in interviews for the vacant District 3 role on the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. LeQuire, a Kornegay Farms manager, said she aims to contribute as part of a team while acknowledging gaps and promising to work with others. Rose, Princeton board member for 11 years, said his experience has prepared him well for the commission table as interviews wrapped up.
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Princeton Board of Commissioners
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