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Social Security Matters – Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security? Dear Rusty: I turned 63 August 12th, 2019. I will be retiring June 30th, 2020 from…
Johnston Health Seeking Community Donations Of Medical Supplies
Drop off sites in Smithfield and Clayton Johnston Health is in short supply of critical medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, at hospitals in Smithfield and Clayton. To meet the need, the hospitals will be accepting community donations from 10…
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For North Carolina
WASHINGTON — FEMA has announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of North Carolina to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning…
People With Mild Symptoms Should Stay Home
For people who think they might have COVID-19 and have mild symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends they stay home and call their doctor for medical advice. Most people who get COVID-19 will have mild illness and recover…
Smithfield Utility Customers Urged To Be Cautious Of Scammers
Town of Smithfield Utility Customers are urged to be cautious if receiving a telephone call or other communication regarding their utility bills. During this time of the national pandemic, scammers are contacting utility customers in an effort to steal their…
Register Of Deeds Office Vital To Economy
Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, took time on Thursday to discuss his office’s role during this turbulent time in history. Mr. Olive said his office and other Register of Deeds offices across the state are vital to keeping…
Smithfield Fire Department Applies For Grant
Smithfield Fire Chief John Blanton has received approval from the Smithfield Town Council to apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The fire department is seeking a total of $160,500 to pay for several projects. If approved, the grant…
David Completes Basic Training
Army PFC Jeffery Isaiah David completed nine weeks combat training and graduated as a skilled Army Infantryman from the 98th Infantry Brigade – Bravo Company 3-54 at Fort Benning, Georgia. His training involved a range of physically and mentally taxing…
Family Of 4 Injured In I-95 Crash
FOUR OAKS – A Maryland family of four was fortunate to suffer only minor injuries in a Sunday afternoon crash on Interstate 95 near Four Oaks. According to the NC State Highway Patrol, the northbound driver drifted into the center…
Man Charged With Child Abuse, Filing False Report
A West Smithfield man is facing criminal charges after he reportedly called Smithfield Police reporting his car has been stolen. Officers responded to a call at 9:27pm on March 19th from 30 year-old Daryell R. Carlisle. Carlisle was reportedly babysitting a child…
