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Old North State Food Hall Now Offering Gourmet Desserts And Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine
Crafty Cow Desserts and Spice Me Up Now Serving SELMA – Lorie Jones, General Manager of Old North State Food Hall invited members of Activate Selma and the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce to a ribbon-cutting marking the official opening…
Harnett County Receives A Permanent Replica Of The Charters Of Freedom
HARNETT COUNTY – A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place on May 31st in Lillington, as the nation’s 71st Charters of Freedom setting was formally dedicated at 455 McKinney Parkway. This setting, the 43rd of its kind in…
You Decide: Where Are We On The Inflation Battle?
By Mike Walden Price inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were tired of seeing big price jumps, especially if those increases were more than their income rose. Candidates promised that — if elected…
Social Security Matters – I’m A Retired Veteran; Why Must I Pay For Medicare?
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’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning…
State Reentry Program Helping Formerly Incarcerated People Find Transportation Work
Transportation officials have expanded their workforce development efforts as part of the statewide effort RALEIGH – A state reentry program started last year is helping people who used to be incarcerated secure jobs on transportation work crews and get identification cards…
Social Security Matters – How Do I Apply For Social Security?
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 just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know…
Social Security Matters – Will “DOGE” Hurt Our Social Security Or Medicare Benefits?
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 am a new AMAC member and have an important question for you, and your answer will be greatly appreciated.…
Social Security Matters – Must I Take Medicare Part A Even If I Have VA Or Medicaid Coverage?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Dear Rusty: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless…
11 Complete Graduation Course At Neuse Correctional Institution
GOLDSBORO – Several individuals have been recognized for completing programs through Wayne Community College while incarcerated at the Neuse Correctional Institution. A graduation ceremony was held inside the prison to honor those who earned High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas and…
JCPS Principal Larkeysha Sheppard Receives Prestigious NCMLE Administrator To Watch Award
SMITHFIELD – Larkeysha M. Sheppard, principal of McGee’s Crossroads Middle School, was recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Administrator to Watch award by the North Carolina Association for Middle-Level Education (NCMLE) at the annual NCMLE Conference on March 24.…
