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Still Going Strong At The Century Mark
Seven campaigns, three medals Reaching the century mark in age is no big deal to Hubert Edwards. When you ask him what it’s like to be 100 years old, the Beaufort County native replies with a humorous, simple answer. “You…
She’s A Truck Drivin’ Woman — At 71
Ready for life’s next adventure Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? For Lucy Hulon it’s certainly not the case. The 71-year-old Godwin resident recently graduated from Roadmaster Drivers School in Dunn and began putting her newly-acquired…
Social Security Matters
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Should I Marry My Girlfriend? Dear Rusty: My girlfriend of nine years will be 66 on June 4th next year. It was her plan to begin…
3rd Pharmacy Shoplifting Case Under Investigation
For the third time in less than two weeks, local law enforcement are investigating a major shoplifting incident at a CVS Pharmacy. Around 9:45pm Tuesday, Smithfield Police confirmed an incident at the CVS at 1180 N. Brightleaf Boulevard. Two men entered…
New Police Chief Takes Oath
An official swearing-in ceremony was held Wednesday for Selma Police Chief William “Billy” Thomas. Dozens of people turned out for the event at the Jernigan Building on East Anderson Street in Selma. On October 10th, Selma Town Manager Elton Daniels selected…
Church Dinner Will Raise Money For Hurricane Victims
A local church will be donating all profits from their annual barbecue chicken lunch and dinner to victims of the recent hurricane. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will be selling barbecue chicken plates with boiled potatoes, green beans, roll, drink…
Map Released Of Locations And Times Of Aerial Spraying For Mosquitoes
Aerial Spraying To Begin On Saturday County-wide aerial spraying for mosquitoes in response to heavy rainfall and flooding caused by Hurricane Florence is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 6th weather permitting. Spraying will occur from approximately 8 p.m. – 4 a.m.…
Disaster Action Team Boot Camp Training
Would you like to volunteer with the local Red Cross to help your neighbors when they are in need? Johnston County has an average of 5 home fires every month. The Red Cross Disaster Action Team is second on the…
Benson Museum Seeking Honoree Nominations For 8th Annual Black History Month Celebration
The Board of Directors of the Benson Museum of Local History is seeking nominations for an honoree at the 2019 Black History Month Open House. Do you know someone that has been a pioneer for the African American community in…
Aerial Spraying Will Begin Next Week In Johnston County For Mosquitoes
Johnston County officials announced Wednesday they will begin countywide aerial spraying for mosquitoes early next week. The County interviewed companies to provide aerial spraying for mosquitoes throughout Johnston County. Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) was contracted and will begin aerial spraying…
