Chloe Williamson says she still doesn’t know all the details that led a 15-year-old, while fleeing a Johnston residential youth home, to allegedly shove her mother with such force that the resulting injuries would take her life. But she does know Ellipsis’ claim that Kathleen Galloway-Menke’s death May 14 was an isolated tragedy does not […]
Tag: Johnston
Meet the candidates running for Iowa Senate District 22 in Johnston, Urbandale
Two candidates are running to represent Iowa Senate District 22 in Johnston and Urbandale. Incumbent Republican Sen. Brad Zaun and Democrat Matt Blake are running for the seat. To help voters, the Des Moines Register sent questions to all federal and Des Moines area legislative candidates running for political office this year. Their answers have […]
Story County tornado was more than 1,000 yards wide, first touched down near Johnston
Tuesday’s Story County tornado traveled 41 miles before expiring near Zearing, the National Weather Service determined, earning an EF-2 rating. The twister first touched down around 4:30 p.m. May 21 near Johnston carving a path more than 1,000 yards wide featuring peak wind gusts of 135 miles per hour. Story County Emergency Management announced late […]
Johnston High School damaged in severe storms, school canceled Wednesday
There’s no school at Johnston High School on Wednesday after Tuesday afternoon’s storms caused “extensive” damage to the building, the Johnston Community School District announced on social media. The senior awards ceremony that had been scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed due to the damage and staff were told not to come to the building […]
Window maker lands NC incentive to build 500-worker factory in Johnston County
A major window manufacturer promises to create 501 jobs over the next five years in the Johnston County town of Selma after the state approved an incentive deal worth up to $4.1 million in future tax benefits. Headquartered in New York City, Crystal Window and Door Systems boasts being one the top 25 window producers […]
Johnston & Murphy Mens Shirt Button Up White Textured Contrast 2XL XXL NWOT
Judge dismisses Johnston County DA and school board from fellow board member’s lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed most of the defendants in Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson’s lawsuit over losing his job as a Smithfield Police detective and being indicted on criminal charges. Johnson filed a federal lawsuit in June charging that he was the victim of a conspiracy by multiple groups to remove him […]
Son charged with father’s murder after shooting at Benson home in Johnston County
A Benson man has been charged with one count of murder after his 50-year-old father was found dead inside his home on Friday night. At about 6:45 p.m., deputies said they responded to a shooting at 2493 N.C. Highway 242 near Railroad Road in Johnston County, about 30 miles south of downtown Raleigh. Upon arrival, […]
Barely Legal: Jeneta St. Clair, Lisa Younger, Melissa Johnston. NEW SEALED DVD
Johnston County will shorten its school year to get fall exams in before Christmas
A North Carolina school system is shortening its school year to let high school students take fall exams before Christmas and to end classes before Memorial Day. The Johnston County school board unanimously approved a calendar for the 2024-25 school year that only has 168 days of classes — seven fewer than this school year. […]
Ireland winger Mikey Johnston leaves Celtic for West Brom on loan
Republic of Ireland international Mikey Johnston has left Celtic on loan to join West Brom as Brendan Rodgers trims his squad. Marco Tilio rejoined Melbourne City on loan on Wednesday and David Turnbull was set to follow the two wingers out of Celtic Park with Cardiff expecting to wrap up a permanent transfer for the […]
Troopers say drugs and alcohol were not a factor in crash that killed 4 Johnston teens
State troopers did not suspect drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash that killed four teens on Interstate 95 in Johnston County last week, according to a report made public over the weekend. The State Highway Patrol has said that a trooper clocked Alan Lee Lockamy going 100 mph on I-95 just before […]