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Alison Gammage Named Executive Director Of My Kid’s Club
Selma – My Kid’s Club has named Alison Gammage as the new Executive Director. In her role, Gammage is responsible for managing the strategic planning and operation of the Club in support of its mission for 200 plus youth that…
WCC Dental Assisting Class Receives Pins
Wayne Community College recognized the 21 members of its Dental Assisting class of 2019 in a pinning ceremony held recently at the college. The annual service denotes the end of the students’ academic journey and welcomes them into the dental…
JCC Machining Students Place First and Seventh at National SkillsUSA
55th NLSC was held in Louisville, Ky. Matthew Carmody of Selma, a machining student at Johnston Community College, has won the gold medal at the 2019 SkillsUSA national competition. Carmody competed against 21 other state champions in the two-day competition.…
Council Renames Park in Honor of Jackie Johns
A neighborhood park in Garner soon will be bearing the name of an iconic figure in the town’s history. In response to a remarkable citizen-led initiative, and in accordance with the Town’s newly adopted facility naming policy, the Town Council…
Social Security Matters- About Survivor Benefits
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – About Survivor Benefits Dear Rusty: I am looking for information on my benefits. I am 60 years and 5 months old, and still employed.…
Highway 210 Residents Concerned About Wastewater Treatment Plant Being Built Near Their Homes
During a public hearing Monday night, Johnston County Commissioners modified a special use permit for a 623 acre parcel of land they own on County Home Road off Highway 210 near Smithfield. In doing so, the County can now place…
Hit And Run Driver Strikes Same Vehicle Twice
A motorist traveling in Smithfield was hit not once, but twice by the same hit and run vehicle. Police are looking for the driver who sped away from the scene of the two collisions. The first accident was reported at…
Stolen Property Recovered Near Selma
Authorities have recovered $7,000 in stolen property found in the backyard of a Selma area home. Tuesday afternoon, detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office located the stolen items behind a residence on Thorne Road. A trencher recently stolen from…
Burglar Steals Lottery Tickets, Cigarettes From Business
Authorities need your assistance identifying this burglary suspect. The suspect is wanted for breaking into Brewer’s Grill & Grocery at 11413 Highway 42 East in the Stancil’s Chapel community outside of Kenly early Wednesday. Surveillance video shows the suspect arrive…
Johnston County School Board Violates Open Meeting Law
When the Johnston County School Board gathered at the Benson Town Hall Conference Center last month they likely violated the North Carolina Open Meeting Law. All seven school board members attended a July 23rd community wide education session that was…
