News
You Decide: What Does The Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?
By Mike Walden Recently the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made headlines by reducing its interest rate for the first time since 2020. Most analysts...
Social Security Matters – Will My Wife’s Survivor Benefit Be Less...
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens
Dear Rusty: I claimed Social Security at...
Schools
NC State University Names Johnston County Resident A Transformational Scholar
RALEIGH — Jazmin Garcia, a recent graduate of Johnston County Early College Academy, is one...
High School Student Had Loaded Handgun On Campus, Police Say
GARNER - Garner Police have arrested an 18 year-old student. Around 3:45pm Thursday, Garner Police...
Don Lassiter Named Chair Of University Of Mount Olive Board Of Trustees
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that Don Lassiter, a...
Smithfield
Downtown Gas Leak Contained
SMITHFIELD – A gas leak prompted a brief evacuation of several homes in Downtown Smithfield....
Ava Gardner Festival: Schedule Set With Fan Favorites
SMITHFIELD - Following two years of planning and executing the Ava Centennial Celebration, the Ava...
Donation Drive Continues For WNC Neighbors In Need
SMITHFIELD – The parking lot at the Johnston County Sheriff's Office was bustling with activity...
Selma
My Kid’s Club Of Selma Becomes Boys & Girls Club Of Johnston County
SELMA - My Kid's Club of Selma is excited to announce its official transformation into...
Don Lassiter Named Chair Of University Of Mount Olive Board Of Trustees
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that Don Lassiter, a...
Pedaling For A Good Cause During Railroad Days
Selma Cyclepaths Ride For Multiple Sclerosis During Railroad Days
SELMA - In the 1990s,...
State
Governor Cooper Travels To Haywood And Jackson Counties, Meets With First Responders And People Impacted By Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH - On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper visited Haywood and Jackson counties to meet with...
NCSBE Forging Ahead With WNC Voting Process After Helene
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal
"The people of North Carolina and western North Carolina can...
Hurricane Relief Supplies From Johnston County Arrive In Western NC
HENDERSONVILLE, NC - Following a long drive taking the only detoured route available, the first...
