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Thursday, October 02, 2025
The federal government shutdown is creating significant challenges for businesses nationwide, from delayed SBA loans to halted federal contracts. These disruptions threaten growth, delay opportunities, and create uncertainty for business leaders and their communities.   With Congress failing to reach a funding agreement by September 30, 2025, a government shutdown has begun. This will halt ...read more
Categories: Business, General News Article, Economic, Political
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Johnston County to Host Voter ID Events  at Local Libraries this Month Smithfield, NC – Johnston County will host a series of Voter Photo ID events this September to help residents prepare for upcoming elections. These events, similar to the successful outreach events held in 2024, will provide voters with the opportunity to obtain a free voter photo ID. Staff from the Johnston County Board of ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Political
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Distinguished Citizen Award Presented to Will Crocker by Chandler Pernell at the Annual Meeting on January 26th, 2015.   Our second Distinguished Citizen Award will be given to someone who has served Johnston County and the Smithfield-Selma area for his entire life. The award also is sponsored by Woody’s Computing Service.   When my parents first moved back to Smithfield, they became this ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Political