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Clayton PD K9 Ravka Receives Donation Of Body Armor
CLAYTON – Clayton Police Department K9 Ravka has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ravka’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and…
Clayton High Graduate Receives Sam Narron Baseball Award
SMITHFIELD – Clayton High class of 2024 graduate Dominic Pegues was recently awarded the prestigious Sam Narron Baseball Award. The award celebrates a Johnston County high school senior baseball player who demonstrated a love for the game through determination, dedication,…
White Swan BBQ & Fried Chicken Opens At Old North State Food Hall
Family-owned eatery a staple in the community since 1930 SELMA – TEC Food Hall, LLC, has announced that White Swan BBQ & Fried Chicken has opened at the Old North State Food Hall (ONSFH) at 67 JR Road in Selma,…
Clayton’s Library Aims To Combat Summer Learning Loss
CLAYTON – As the school year ends, Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library encourages children, teens, and adults to keep their minds active and engaged. The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, which runs from June 15 through July 31, has interactive elements for the…
Social Security Matters – I’m Already Collecting Social Security – How Will My WEP Reduction Be Calculated?
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 don’t understand exactly how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) works for my situation. I turned 62 in…
Social Security Matters – About Social Security’s “Guaranteed” Annual Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
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’ve been reading a lot lately about speculation on what next year’s benefit increase will be, and it…
JCPS Board Approves Personnel Changes
The Johnston County Board of Education approved the following recommendations from Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy at the May 28, 2024 meeting: Assistant Principal – Two-Year Contract (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026) Principal – – Two-Year Contract (July 1,…
New Reading Challenge Proposes 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten To Local Families
CLAYTON – Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is issuing a new reading challenge to families of budding bookworms. 1,000 Books before Kindergarten bolsters early literacy skills by encouraging parents and caregivers to read and bond with their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The…
WCC’s Dental Hygiene Class Pinned At Ceremony
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College’s Dental Hygiene class of 2024 was honored at a pinning ceremony to mark their transition from students to dental professionals. The program’s faculty presented graduates with pins and graduation stoles to wear during the curriculum…
Social Security Matters – About Social Security’s Earnings Test and Cost of Living Adjustments
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is…
