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Town Of Clayton Welcomes Future Leaders On Take Your Child To Work Day
CLAYTON – A group of 30 local children is walking away with a newfound understanding of what it takes to respond to an emergency, keep essential utilities running, and organize a community arts production. Through hands-on experiences, they gained a…
Social Security Matters – When Should My Wife Claim 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: My wife was born in July 1959, and her recent SS benefit estimate is $3,337 at her full retirement age,…
Clayton Linemen Keep The Lights On And The Town Running
CLAYTON – When you flip a switch and the lights come on, that moment feels simple. But behind it is a team of trained professionals working hard to make sure the power is safe, reliable, and always ready when you…
Johnston County Public Schools Holds 2nd Annual Student Teacher Signing Day Event
SMITHFIELD – On April 10, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its second annual teacher signing day. The event, mirrored after a sports contract signing ceremony, recognized and celebrated student teachers who have committed to continuing their professional careers as…
Officer Patrick Kostka Is The Voice For Clayton’s Animals
CLAYTON – Animal Control Appreciation Week runs from April 13 to April 19, and the Town of Clayton is taking this opportunity to recognize the dedication and hard work of Animal Control Officer Patrick Kostka. Working under the Clayton Police…
Social Security Matters – Will My Social Security Increase If I Keep Working After Applying?
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 going to be 67 in a few weeks & I plan on working for another year or two.…
Clayton Clovers Ready To Knock It Out Of The Park In 2025
CLAYTON – “Take me out to the park…” where the first pitch is ready to be thrown. The Clayton Clovers are back at East Clayton Community Park, at 1774 Glen Laurel Road, bringing all the action for their 2025 season.…
Social Security Matters – When Is The Best Time For Me To Claim 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 will be 66 ½ in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time…
Novo Nordisk Champions STEM Education With Donation To Boys And Girls Club Of Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading global healthcare company, has donated STEM kits to the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
You Decide: Why Are Recession Fears Back?
By Mike Walden There’s a word most economists — indeed, most people — don’t want to hear, and it begins with an “r.” I’ll give you a 5-second countdown to guess: 5,4,3,2,1.. Buzz, time’s up. The word is “recession,” and…
