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Social Security Matters – What Will My Widow’s Benefit Be?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – What Will My Widow’s Benefit Be? Dear Rusty: My husband just started receiving Social Security Disability in June. He is diagnosed with a terminal…
JCC Instructor Disciplined But Keeps Job After Mocking Student Wearing Donald Trump Shirt
Johnston Community College President Dr. David Johnson has completed an investigation into a department chair who mocked a student on social media for wearing a Donald Trump shirt to her classroom. The instructor, Dr. Tammy Bird, was disciplined by Dr.…
West Johnston Students Charged With Affray
Two West Johnston High students were arrested Thursday following a fight on school grounds. The fight was reportedly captured on video which was turned over to a school resource officer. The two 16 year-old students were arrested on campus and…
New Principal Named At Clayton Middle
Susan Jones has been named the new principal of Clayton Middle School, effective Monday, October 7th. Jones will replace the school’s current principal, Catherine Trudell, who will be leaving the district to serve as principal of Wendell Middle School in…
You Decide: Can We Predict Turning Points?
By Dr. Mike Walden I make about 70 presentations each year all around North Carolina. I speak to a variety of groups and organizations, and my audiences range from a dozen to over 500. The largest group I even spoke…
Social Security Matters – Working at 65, So What About Medicare?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Working at 65, So What About Medicare? Dear Rusty: My husband turns 65 in December of this year, but he is employed and will…
September 2019 Advisory Council Appointments
By: Scott Bolejack The Johnston County Board of Education on Tuesday made a number of appointments to school advisory councils. They are listed below by school. Archer Lodge Middle School — Melissa Gibson of Jonas Circle, Clayton, who has been…
JCC Department Chair Under Investigation For Mocking Student Wearing Donald Trump Shirt
Employee May Have Violated Code Of Conduct Policy, Federal FERPA Law “Our Children Are Not Your Political Statement” Parent Says A Department Chair at Johnston Community College in Smithfield is under investigation by school officials after she reportedly posted a…
Johnston County Public Schools Sets Make Up Days
Johnston County Public Schools has set the dates needed to make up the two missed school days from Hurricane Dorian. The following days have been designated as make-up days for the Sept. 5-6, 2019, closings for the Traditional and Restart…
Editorial: Swine Farm Permitting in the 2019 NC Farm Act (Part 2 of 3)
By: NC Senator Brent Jackson North Carolina’s swine industry is one of the largest in the nation. Back in 2007, a moratorium was place on these farms and has not been lifted since. The Department of Environmental Quality is responsible…
