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CCCC Will Host Free College Tuition Open House In Harnett County
LILLINGTON — Central Carolina Community College will host a free college tuition open house for high school students and their parents at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the CCCC Harnett Main Campus, 1075 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd., Lillington. Information…
Funds Approved To Replace Damaged Greenway Bridge
The Smithfield Town Council has agreed to replace a damaged bridge on the Buffalo Creek Greenway. During the February meeting of the Smithfield Town Council, Parks and Recreation Director Gary Johnson said damage to one of the Greenway bridges was…
You Decide: Why Do We Have Property Taxes?
By Dr. Mike Walden Sometimes we receive news that is both good and bad. I did recently when I was informed of the new tax value of our home. It had gone up over 25 percent in the last four years.…
Social Security Matters – Will Selling Large Asset Affect Wife’s Social Security?
by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Will Selling Large Asset Affect Wife’s Social Security? Dear Rusty: If I have reached full retirement age (FRA) and wish to sell a $500,000 asset,…
Troop 360 Honors First Eagle Scout
Chartered in October 2017, Boy Scout Troop 360 of Four Oaks proudly honored their very first Eagle Scout Jacob Thomas Lee of Four Oaks on Sunday, February 16th at Bethel Original Free Will Baptist Church. Jacob is described by his…
Professional Development Grant Application Open To Artists
The Professional Development Grant for Artists application is now open until March 31, 2020. The grant – also known as the Regional Artist Project Grant – provides up to $1500 to support professional artists in any discipline to pursue projects…
JCC Nursing Program Ranked #2 In North Carolina
Johnston Community College has been ranked the second highest nursing school program in North Carolina in 2020 by RegisteredNursing.org in its 4th Annual Nursing School Program Rankings. According to RegisteredNursing.org, Johnston Community College in Smithfield, North Carolina creates nursing graduates…
Wrong-Way Driver Strikes School Bus
A wrong-way driver collided with a Johnston County school bus with 11 students on board. The collision happened at 2:48pm Monday on Highway 70 Business East at Interstate 95 in the Smithfield city limits. Smithfield Police said a 2015 Mercedes Benz…
NCDA Updates Quarantine Regulations For All NC Counties Pertaining To Production And Sales Of Sweet Potato Seed
NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has approved an updated quarantine which amended regulations pertaining to the production and sales of sweet potato seed in North Carolina due to ongoing issues with Guava root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne enterolobii). Under the updated…
Goldsboro Rotary Bringing Field of Honor to WCC
The Goldsboro Rotary Club will present an opportunity for the community to honor its heroes in a beautiful public setting. In partnership with Wayne Community College, the Goldsboro Rotarians will bring their inaugural Field of Honor® flag display to the…
