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BBB Warns About “Grandparent Scams” That Target Loved Ones
RALEIGH – Emergency scams prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help friends and family in need. Social media sites allow scammers to look up information and sometimes incorporate nicknames and real school details into the con to convince…
BBB Study On Debt Relief And Credit Repair Finds Some Companies Fail To Keep Promises, Leaving Consumers Further In Debt
American and Canadian consumers hold more than $16 trillion of debt in the form of mortgages, credit cards, personal lines of credit, home equity lines of credit, student loans and personal loans. Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas is warning about predatory companies and scams…
Mimm To Lead UMO Nursing Program
MOUNT OLIVE – With over 32 years of clinical practice Dr. Nancy Mimm of Harrisburg, PA is well poised to lead the University of Mount Olive Nursing Program to the next level. “As the new Chair of the Department of Nursing,…
Johnston County DSS Receives High Marks After Completing State Program
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Social Services Department recently completed a state program that analyzed various aspects of the Adult and Family Services Division and held an exit conference in October. The Adult and Family Services Division provides an array of services…
You Decide: Is The Fed Done Raising Interest Rates?
By Mike Walden Federal Reserve policymakers have received much criticism over the last two years, ever since they began raising interest rates. Anyone taking out loans has seen what the higher rates can do to loan payments. But could there…
Social Security Matters – Can I Voluntarily Suspend My Social Security Payments?
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 retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security. I am past my full retirement age, and I still…
Neuse Charter School Celebrates Students Selected For HOBY Leadership Seminar
SMITHFIELD – Two 10th graders at Neuse Charter School were honored by being selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at NC State in Raleigh. Bella Strickland and Elizabeth McGinnis will attend the 3-day leadership program in June…
JCPS Veterans Day Celebration One For The Books
By Robin Koppen JCPS Communication Specialist SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools held its 19th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS) on Friday, November 10, 2023. As active and retired veterans, and their families arrived, they were…
Social Security Matters – Social Security Disability vs. Spouse Benefits vs. Survivor Benefits (And 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 retired from working in June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70 and, to do…
Area Students Receive Aviation Certifications
GOLDSBORO – Four Wayne Community College students have reached a major milestone in the Aviation Systems Technology program. Deric Snow of Clayton, Kobe Pearson of Goldsboro, Trevor Shearer of Wilson, and Timothy Dillon of Clayton completed all requirements to receive…
