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Police Department To Purchase 5 SUV’s
Earlier this year, the Smithfield Town Council approved a request by Police Chief Keith Powell to purchase seven new Dodge Charger patrol cars. Due to the lack of eight cylinder motors in Charger law enforcement vehicles the police department was…
Princeton Woman Accused Of Sending Nude Photo
A 27 year-old Princeton woman was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office on charges of disseminating obscene material to a minor. Alysia Ann Burcham of Rains Crossroads Road was arrested April 23rd on the felony offense. A 41 year-old…
Smithfield Town Council Reschedules Meeting
The Smithfield Town Council has postponed their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 5th but has postponed the meeting until Monday, May 18th at 7:00pm. Town Manager Mike Scott recommended the Council alter its…
Princeton High Receives Commissioner’s Cup Award
CHAPEL HILL – Commissioner Que Tucker of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has announced the eight winners of the Commissioner’s Cup for community service in the 2019-2020 school year. This year’s winners for 1-A are East Carteret High…
How to Make the CARES Act Part of Your Financial Plan
(StatePoint) For many Americans, the current state of the economy is creating real financial challenges and concerns. However, the federal government’s recently enacted CARES Act is intended to provide some financial relief to families and business owners who may be…
Goldsboro Fire Department Receives New ISO Rating After Inspection
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced that after completing its routine inspection the Goldsboro Fire Department received an ISO rating of 2 — an improvement from the previous rating of 3. The rating places the…
Social Security Matters – Can My Husband Get A Spouse Benefit from Me?
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Can My Husband Get A Spouse Benefit from Me? Dear Rusty: I’m wondering if my husband can submit a “restricted application for spousal benefits only.”…
West Smithfield Home Damaged By Fire
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a weekend fire that heavily damaged a home in West Smithfield. Shortly after 6:00pm Saturday, the Smithfield, Selma and Wilson’s Mills Fire Departments were dispatched to a…
Johnston Community College Transitions Courses To An Online Format
Earn your degree or certificate entirely online The outbreak of COVID-19 has abruptly changed every aspect of our lives. Individuals across our community are trying to find a new “normal,” but let’s be honest, how can we return to normal…
Princeton Native Michael Wooten Named To National Football Honor Society
BUIES CREEK – Campbell’s Colin Gary and Michael Wooten have been named to the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, announced today by the NFF and College Hall of Fame. The duo’s selection marks the eighth consecutive year that at…
