October 22, 2025
Micro
Rezoned Land Could Be Future Site Of Hardware Store
SELMA – A rezoning request at a business intersection on NC Highway 42 East could be the future home to a hardware store. County commissioners, at their February meeting, agreed…
Micro Planning Board Appointment
At the request of the Micro Town Board, Johnston County Commissioners approved a recommendation, during their March meeting, to appoint Gary Wheeler of Bizzell Grove Church Road to the Micro…
Vandalism Reported At Micro Elementary
MICRO – Vandals spray painted graffiti on a dugout at Micro Elementary School at 301 E Main Street. The incident was discovered by school staff on Sunday, April 2nd. Administrators…
Five Fire Departments Awarded Supplemental Funding
Johnston County Commissioners will provide additional funding to five fire departments that have an annual fire tax revenue income of $300,000 or less. The Blackman’s Crossroads, Bentonville, Bethany, Micro, and…
NCDOT Road Additions – February 2023
At their February 2023 meeting, Johnston County Commissioners approved a request from the NCDOT to add the following roads to the State Maintained System: Highland Crossing Way, E. Odell and…
Micro Planning Board Appointment
MICRO – Chad Holloman has been appointed to the Micro Planning Board. Holloman will represent the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) area of the Town of Micro. Johnston County Commissioners approved the…
Juvenile Operating Stolen Car Flees From Officers
A juvenile is facing charges in two counties following a brief chase with a stolen car. It began Tuesday afternoon when a car was stolen from a Wilson pizza restaurant.…
Johnston County Commission Appointments – October 2022
Johnston County Commissioners approved the following appointments during their October meeting: Planning Board (unexpired term ending February 28, 2025) Timothy M. Little Johnston County Heritage Commission (2 year terms) Pam Lipscomb Naumgartner,…
NCDOT Hosts Johnston County Open House For Proposed I-95 Improvements
MICRO – The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal to replace a trio of bridges spanning Interstate 95 in Micro, in Johnston County. The three bridges…
9 Johnston County Elementary Schools Selected For Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
RALEIGH – A record-setting 232 elementary schools across North Carolina, including 9 public schools in Johnston County, have been selected and approved by the State Board of Education to participate in the…
Micro Elementary’s New Principal Continues Her Family’s Legacy
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist Newly named Micro Elementary principal Carson Cataliotti comes from a family of educators. Born and raised in Smithfield, Cataliotti attended South Smithfield Elementary, where…
CenturyLink Reports Communication Cable Theft
MICRO – Johnston County deputies are investigating the theft of a communication cable owned by CenturyLink. A CenturyLink representative told officers the theft occurred sometime during the day Friday, September…
