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Social Security Matters: Why Can’t I Get A Lump Sum Death Benefit From My Wife?

Social Security Matters: Why Can’t I Get A Lump Sum Death Benefit From My Wife?

Jun 7, 2026

By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My wife passed away in September 2025 at age 64. We had been married for 43…

Social Security Insolvency Would Be A Disaster For NC Seniors

Social Security Insolvency Would Be A Disaster For NC Seniors

Jun 7, 2026
Firefighters Bring Fire Safety Door To Door

Firefighters Bring Fire Safety Door To Door

Jun 6, 2026
JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program

JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program

Jun 6, 2026
Selma Names McDaniel Permanent Town Manager

Selma Names McDaniel Permanent Town Manager

Jun 5, 2026
O’Quin To Serve Dual Roles As Planning Director, Interim Town Manager

O’Quin To Serve Dual Roles As Planning Director, Interim Town Manager

Jun 5, 2026
From Benson To Broadway: Young Model Selected For New York Fashion Week

From Benson To Broadway: Young Model Selected For New York Fashion Week

Jun 5, 2026
SAFE Team Deputy Stops Alleged Street Race Near Clayton

SAFE Team Deputy Stops Alleged Street Race Near Clayton

Jun 5, 2026
Business Owners Give Mixed Reviews Of Downtown Development Efforts

Business Owners Give Mixed Reviews Of Downtown Development Efforts

Jun 5, 2026
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Smithfield

Business Owners Give Mixed Reviews Of Downtown Development Efforts

Business Owners Give Mixed Reviews Of Downtown Development Efforts

Jun 5, 2026
Crews Contain Natural Gas Leak After Line Severed

Crews Contain Natural Gas Leak After Line Severed

Jun 4, 2026
Council Hears Update From NCDOT On Downtown Traffic Changes

Council Hears Update From NCDOT On Downtown Traffic Changes

Jun 4, 2026
Smithfield Keeps Tax Rate Steady, Expands Fire Department Under New Budget

Smithfield Keeps Tax Rate Steady, Expands Fire Department Under New Budget

Jun 4, 2026
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Selma

Selma Names McDaniel Permanent Town Manager

Selma Names McDaniel Permanent Town Manager

Jun 5, 2026
Company Withdraws Plans For 501-Job Selma Manufacturing Plant

Company Withdraws Plans For 501-Job Selma Manufacturing Plant

May 28, 2026
Deputies Searching For Driver After 130 MPH Pursuit

Deputies Searching For Driver After 130 MPH Pursuit

May 26, 2026
One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments

One Injured, Suspect In Custody Following Cutting At Selma Apartments

May 22, 2026
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Clayton

Firefighters Bring Fire Safety Door To Door

Firefighters Bring Fire Safety Door To Door

Jun 6, 2026
SAFE Team Deputy Stops Alleged Street Race Near Clayton

SAFE Team Deputy Stops Alleged Street Race Near Clayton

Jun 5, 2026
Clayton Engineering Director Earns Industry Recognition

Clayton Engineering Director Earns Industry Recognition

Jun 2, 2026
Annual Street Festival Returns To Downtown Clayton

Annual Street Festival Returns To Downtown Clayton

Jun 2, 2026
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Schools

JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program

JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program

Jun 6, 2026
Freedmen’s Schoolhouse To Be Dedicated

Freedmen’s Schoolhouse To Be Dedicated

Jun 3, 2026
The Lampe Family Scholarship Celebrates Excellence And Expands Opportunity In Johnston County

The Lampe Family Scholarship Celebrates Excellence And Expands Opportunity In Johnston County

May 28, 2026
Peyton Herring Earns Spot In UNC Morehead-Cain Class of 2030

Peyton Herring Earns Spot In UNC Morehead-Cain Class of 2030

May 27, 2026
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State

Social Security Insolvency Would Be A Disaster For NC Seniors

Social Security Insolvency Would Be A Disaster For NC Seniors

Jun 7, 2026
Harnett Regional Jetport Awarded $500,000 Grant

Harnett Regional Jetport Awarded $500,000 Grant

Jun 5, 2026
NC House Acts To Improve Broken Mental Health System, Strengthen Public Safety

NC House Acts To Improve Broken Mental Health System, Strengthen Public Safety

Jun 3, 2026
Another Publication Merits Happy Birthday

Another Publication Merits Happy Birthday

Jun 3, 2026
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